Comments on: 15 Products that save Time, Money, and Space http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/ Saving, Earning, and Investing Money Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:58:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lazy Man http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-588552 Lazy Man Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:28:47 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-588552 I find that they are extremely cheap. I never pay more than a $1 for a bulb. The disposing and containing mercury are the same thing. They do make dimmable CFLs now. I've successfully used them in Boston without an issue. Most people generally use them in their home, where temperature is typically quite controled. I think it's good that the federal government is pushing an alternative that saves energy. This is the kind of thing that we can use. I find that they are extremely cheap. I never pay more than a $1 for a bulb.

The disposing and containing mercury are the same thing.

They do make dimmable CFLs now.

I’ve successfully used them in Boston without an issue. Most people generally use them in their home, where temperature is typically quite controled.

I think it’s good that the federal government is pushing an alternative that saves energy. This is the kind of thing that we can use.

]]> By: Unique Flashy http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-588307 Unique Flashy Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:09:28 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-588307 I do not agree with the CFL bulbs as being a saver. 1. They are cost prohibitive. 2. You can't dispose of them- you need to take them to a recycle center to avoid a fine. 3. They contain mercury- if you break one- you are supposed to contact poison control. 4. They don't work with a dimmer switch AT ALL. 5. They don't work well in cold climates - trust me, I live in Minnesota and to use them in a garage or outdoor light- they have to "warm" up. 6. Plus the federal government is shoving these down our throats and will be outlawing the traditional filiment bulb- this mandate begins in either 2012 or 2014. I can't remember what the bill is called- but you can sure look it up. Until they find an alternate solution, I will take my old filiment based light bulbs until they rip them from my hands. I do not agree with the CFL bulbs as being a saver.
1. They are cost prohibitive.
2. You can’t dispose of them- you need to take them to a recycle center to avoid a fine.
3. They contain mercury- if you break one- you are supposed to contact poison control.
4. They don’t work with a dimmer switch AT ALL.
5. They don’t work well in cold climates – trust me, I live in Minnesota and to use them in a garage or outdoor light- they have to “warm” up.
6. Plus the federal government is shoving these down our throats and will be outlawing the traditional filiment bulb- this mandate begins in either 2012 or 2014. I can’t remember what the bill is called- but you can sure look it up.

Until they find an alternate solution, I will take my old filiment based light bulbs until they rip them from my hands.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-230338 Anonymous Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:00:18 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-230338 With the feline driver accessory, the Roomba becomes an entertainment center: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-jv8g1YVI&feature=related With the feline driver accessory, the Roomba becomes an entertainment center:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-jv8g1YVI&feature=related

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-172195 Anonymous Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:38:12 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-172195 You should do a 2010 revised version. Although, it seems like several of them still apply just as well. You should do a 2010 revised version. Although, it seems like several of them still apply just as well.

]]> By: Guy Gagnon http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-144053 Guy Gagnon Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:06:20 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-144053 Saving money is great... Saving time is better as it's my only resource I can't buy back. Your entertainment book suggestion reminded me of my 'frugal doesn't begin to describe' father. He was complaining that he hasn't received any 2 for 1 coupons in the paper or mail since the Windsor economy was hit so hard. Considering a 14%+ unemployment rate, I'm sure Windsorians could make use of these money saving products. That is if they can afford them. ouch! Blessings all, Guy Saving money is great… Saving time is better as it’s my only resource I can’t buy back.

Your entertainment book suggestion reminded me of my ‘frugal doesn’t begin to describe’ father. He was complaining that he hasn’t received any 2 for 1 coupons in the paper or mail since the Windsor economy was hit so hard.

Considering a 14%+ unemployment rate, I’m sure Windsorians could make use of these money saving products. That is if they can afford them. ouch!

Blessings all,
Guy

]]> By: Scott Lovingood http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-142243 Scott Lovingood Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:12:23 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-142243 One thing you missed that can be important in areas with low water pressure - a self pressurizing shower head. It limits the amount of water used in the shower and gives you a more consistent water pressure. Even in my area with very low water pressure I get a good shower. One thing you missed that can be important in areas with low water pressure – a self pressurizing shower head. It limits the amount of water used in the shower and gives you a more consistent water pressure. Even in my area with very low water pressure I get a good shower.

]]> By: Colourful Money http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-135253 Colourful Money Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:09:17 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-135253 The GF grill is a miracle worker, especially for a young single guy like me! The GF grill is a miracle worker, especially for a young single guy like me!

]]> By: steve http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-111990 steve Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:08:19 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-111990 Nice post but, a flatscreen CRT television set (especially one with superfine pitch tubes) completely destroys the image quality and life expectancy of any other TV. They are big and bulky, mine weights 200lbs, but, much better technology than what we have now. Only exception is the SED which won't be reliable or affordable for a long time. By the way, thanks for recommending the Rhomba, I've been contemplating buying one for years now. Nice post but, a flatscreen CRT television set (especially one with superfine pitch tubes) completely destroys the image quality and life expectancy of any other TV. They are big and bulky, mine weights 200lbs, but, much better technology than what we have now. Only exception is the SED which won’t be reliable or affordable for a long time. By the way, thanks for recommending the Rhomba, I’ve been contemplating buying one for years now.

]]> By: Dana http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-107910 Dana Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:04:06 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-107910 Check the labels on CFLs before you buy them to make sure you are getting the correct wattage equivalent, thus the CFL will be just as bright as the incandescent. And the incandescent being cheaper up front is a false economy. Regular light bulbs emit heat, which in the summertime drives up cooling bills. They also use more electricity, which means both higher electric bills and greater carbon emissions. Furthermore they only last a fraction as long as CFLs do; a CFL can last up to ten years if not in constant use. If you can't recycle them you can at least drop them off at hazardous waste collection sites. I doubt very many people try to recycle regular light bulbs either. Check the labels on CFLs before you buy them to make sure you are getting the correct wattage equivalent, thus the CFL will be just as bright as the incandescent. And the incandescent being cheaper up front is a false economy. Regular light bulbs emit heat, which in the summertime drives up cooling bills. They also use more electricity, which means both higher electric bills and greater carbon emissions. Furthermore they only last a fraction as long as CFLs do; a CFL can last up to ten years if not in constant use.

If you can’t recycle them you can at least drop them off at hazardous waste collection sites. I doubt very many people try to recycle regular light bulbs either.

]]> By: legoV http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-103679 legoV Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:36:28 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-103679 Philadelphia PA and the city will not take them in the Recycle bin i have already been fined for that. Philadelphia PA and the city will not take them in the Recycle bin i have already been fined for that.

]]> By: Lazy Man http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-103675 Lazy Man Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:22:21 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-103675 What's your major city? I bet I could find some place that would take them. I just get the 100 watt version. I have found that they are as good or better than the other light bulbs. It's still only something like 23 watts of power vs. 75. What’s your major city? I bet I could find some place that would take them.

I just get the 100 watt version. I have found that they are as good or better than the other light bulbs. It’s still only something like 23 watts of power vs. 75.

]]> By: legoV http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-103664 legoV Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:34:13 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-103664 You can recycle CFLs That's if your City has recycling of the CFLs. In my major City they don't thus the hassle. Also they dont provide the same amount of intense light as the regular bulb at 1/3 the cost. You can recycle CFLs

That’s if your City has recycling of the CFLs. In my major City they don’t thus the hassle. Also they dont provide the same amount of intense light as the regular bulb at 1/3 the cost.

]]> By: Lazy Man http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-103513 Lazy Man Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:02:57 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-103513 You can recycle CFLs. Yes washing the bottles is the quick, easy, cheap solution. It's better for the environment than using bottle after bottle and trashing them. You can recycle CFLs.

Yes washing the bottles is the quick, easy, cheap solution. It’s better for the environment than using bottle after bottle and trashing them.

]]> By: Legov http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-103352 Legov Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:02:05 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-103352 What should I do with a CFL when it burns out? http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/promotions/change_light/downloads/Fact_Sheet_Mercury.pdf Refilling old Bottled Warter Bottles? http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0854/is_8_26/ai_n18616099 some are great and others are a hassle to use and disposeof the waste in my opinion What should I do with a CFL when it burns out?

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/promotions/change_light/downloads/Fact_Sheet_Mercury.pdf

Refilling old Bottled Warter Bottles?
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0854/is_8_26/ai_n18616099
some are great and others are a hassle to use and disposeof the waste in my opinion

]]> By: Gene http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-96595 Gene Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:03:13 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-96595 You really shouldn't reuse plastic bottles. There's a good chance carcinogens in the plastic can leach out into the water when it is reused (even more likely if you chill or freeze the bottle, which many do). To be honest, I wouldn't buy them in the first place if I could get away with it, but it's hard. You really shouldn’t reuse plastic bottles. There’s a good chance carcinogens in the plastic can leach out into the water when it is reused (even more likely if you chill or freeze the bottle, which many do). To be honest, I wouldn’t buy them in the first place if I could get away with it, but it’s hard.

]]> By: Lazy Man http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-91963 Lazy Man Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:17:00 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-91963 My wife loves it and she's a clean freak. I'm a little surprised that she accepts the quality, because I think it's a little worse than an ordinary vacuum cleaner. However, I think she appreciates the 80-20 aspect of it. It's actually closer to 95-5. You get 95% of the results as a normal vacuum with 5% of the work. My wife loves it and she’s a clean freak. I’m a little surprised that she accepts the quality, because I think it’s a little worse than an ordinary vacuum cleaner. However, I think she appreciates the 80-20 aspect of it. It’s actually closer to 95-5. You get 95% of the results as a normal vacuum with 5% of the work.

]]> By: Candace http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-91959 Candace Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:31:27 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-91959 I've been wondering about the Roomba. I've seen mixed reviews on it. Do you feel like it does a good job? What does your wife think of it? ;-) I’ve been wondering about the Roomba. I’ve seen mixed reviews on it. Do you feel like it does a good job? What does your wife think of it? ;-)

]]> By: MoneyNing http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-22714 MoneyNing Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:04:56 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-22714 Your nickname sure fits you well with all the automatic XXX cleaners/vaccums that you know of and end up buying :) I never even knew automatic shower cleaners existed but thanks for letting me know. I will have to look into it now :D Your nickname sure fits you well with all the automatic XXX cleaners/vaccums that you know of and end up buying :)

I never even knew automatic shower cleaners existed but thanks for letting me know. I will have to look into it now :D

]]> By: Personal Loan Portfolio http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-22531 Personal Loan Portfolio Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:37:44 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-22531 I just received a great space saver and organizer for a Christmas gift that I am very happy with -- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Resource-Black-Power-Station-BOXED/dp/B000UD4ZR6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1197735805&sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">power station</a>. For my blackberry and two cell phones I now have only one cord into the wall outlet and all the individual cords are neatly tucked away. I call it a space saver even though it takes up some room because it seems to actually create space by organizing unmanageable cords. Figuring that most Lazy Man and Money readers may have lots of gadgets too, I thought you might be interested in one of these too... I just received a great space saver and organizer for a Christmas gift that I am very happy with — power station. For my blackberry and two cell phones I now have only one cord into the wall outlet and all the individual cords are neatly tucked away. I call it a space saver even though it takes up some room because it seems to actually create space by organizing unmanageable cords. Figuring that most Lazy Man and Money readers may have lots of gadgets too, I thought you might be interested in one of these too…

]]> By: Fiscal Musings http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/comment-page-1/#comment-22417 Fiscal Musings Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:26:16 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/15-products-that-save-time-money-and-space/#comment-22417 The Entertainment Book generally just makes people spend money they otherwise wouldn't. Because they have it, they then feel obligated to use it to make the purchase worth it. I suppose it can be a money saver, but I have to wonder. The Entertainment Book generally just makes people spend money they otherwise wouldn’t. Because they have it, they then feel obligated to use it to make the purchase worth it. I suppose it can be a money saver, but I have to wonder.

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