Dollar-Store Lightbulbs, Free Windshield Repair, and More Reader Tips

Dollar-Store Lightbulbs, Free Windshield Repair, and More Reader Tips
LED lightbulbs are a surprising dollar-store item you can buy cheap without sacrificing quality. Andrey Mihaylov/Shutterstock
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Not all companies are starving for business these days. In fact, some are setting records for growth. Any kind of repair business is probably doing great during these economically turbulent times.

That makes sense. After all, it doesn’t require a Mensa membership to know that most often, it is cheaper to repair than to replace. And how about those dollar stores? If you can separate the good stuff from junk, it’s likely you'll discover lots of ways to spend less.

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