March Keep-It-Together Checklist

Check the gauge; the needle should be in the green section. If it’s not, the extinguisher should be replaced or serviced. To find a company that will do the job, look under “fire extinguishers” in the yellow pages.

You’ve finally sorted through CDs, old baby items, and clothes. Learn if you should donate them or ditch them:

Cure cabin fever and make over a room in your house. All you need is a weekend and a little imagination.

As retailers make room for new versions of flat screens, you can score a 2008 model HDTV this month for up to 15 percent off. Navigate the tech store like a pro with the tips here:

Skip scouring the pages for coupons and save money by simply looking up or down on the grocery shelves. Expensive brand names are usually promoted on midlevel shelves, special displays, and end caps. More affordable store brands and private-label items are usually placed above or below. Find out more ways to save money on your grocery bill:

If beer isn’t your thing, try this festive cocktail on March 17 instead. Shake 1 ounce Baileys Original Irish Cream with 1 ounce each of peppermint schnapps and heavy cream. Strain into a small cocktail glass, and enjoy.