Spend More on Household Items to Save Money
Give your laundry a little TLC. Use mesh bags to keep lingerie from snagging and good soap to prevent fine washables from fading.
The best defense is a good offense. Scotchgard upholstery, and treat wooden surfaces with polyurethane to protect against stains and wear.
A surge protector will almost surely save your files, no matter what Mother Nature sends your way.
See the light...longer. Long-lasting lightbulbs cost more but will buy you many more years of illumination.