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Fintonic alternatives: track expenses without linking your bank
Finances4 min

Fintonic alternatives: track expenses without linking your bank

Find out what to look for in a family budgeting app without bank integration, and how to track expenses with Maurvia wh…

Compare unit prices and buy the amount you need
Shopping2 min

Compare unit prices and buy the amount you need

Learn to compare prices per kilogram or litre, check offers and choose an amount your household can actually use.

Electric water heater settings: follow the manufacturer's manual
Energy1 min

Electric water heater settings: follow the manufacturer's manual

Review your water heater settings, follow the manufacturer's instructions and track household energy bills to understan…

Let it Cool Before Storing
Food1 min

Let it Cool Before Storing

How to safely store freshly cooked food without overworking your fridge: use small containers, store promptly, and neve…

Wash Everyday Clothes in Cold Water
Energy1 min

Wash Everyday Clothes in Cold Water

Everyday clothes with light soil usually come out well in cold or low-temperature washes. When to do it and when not, a…

Cooking with a Lid
Energy1 min

Cooking with a Lid

Putting a lid on helps water boil faster and keeps the heat in. Learn how to make the most of it based on your cooktop,…

Shop with a List, Not with Hunger
Shopping1 min

Shop with a List, Not with Hunger

Going to the grocery store with a list and without hunger helps you buy only what you really need. How to prepare your…

Check Faucets, Gaskets, and Toilet Tanks
Home1 min

Check Faucets, Gaskets, and Toilet Tanks

A constant drip goes unnoticed. Monthly check of faucets, stopcocks, and toilet tanks, and when to call a professional.

Ventilate for Ten Minutes
Energy1 min

Ventilate for Ten Minutes

Thoroughly ventilating for a short period refreshes the air without significantly cooling down the house. How to do it…

Cook First With What You Already Have
Home1 min

Cook First With What You Already Have

Before buying, check the fridge. Ideas to turn leftovers into new meals, safely and without waste.

Review Your Subscriptions Every Month
Finances1 min

Review Your Subscriptions Every Month

Platforms, apps, gym, cloud: automatic charges are easily forgotten. How to do a monthly review in ten minutes.

Close Curtains and Blinds at Dusk
Energy1 min

Close Curtains and Blinds at Dusk

Lowering blinds and closing curtains at dusk helps conserve heat at home. How to combine this with sunlight during the…

Start Your Menu from Your Pantry
Food1 min

Start Your Menu from Your Pantry

Planning your weekly menu by starting with what you already have changes your shopping list. A four-step method.

Freeze Portions with Dates
Food1 min

Freeze Portions with Dates

Freezing food in labeled portions with content and date makes planning easier and prevents forgotten items. How to do i…

Bake multiple dishes in one oven session
Energy1 min

Bake multiple dishes in one oven session

If you're going to turn on the oven, make the most of the session: group preparations with similar temperatures, accord…

Harness Residual Heat According to the Manual
Energy1 min

Harness Residual Heat According to the Manual

Cooktops and ovens stay hot for a few minutes after being turned off. When you can take advantage of it and what your a…

Air Dry If the Weather Cooperates
Energy1 min

Air Dry If the Weather Cooperates

On dry, breezy days, air drying can be enough. How to air dry clothes indoors and out, according to tags and conditions.

Check Your Refrigerator Gasket
Home1 min

Check Your Refrigerator Gasket

The refrigerator gasket helps keep the cold in. The homemade paper test and how to care for the door seal.

Keep Vents Clear
Energy1 min

Keep Vents Clear

Refrigerators, ovens, routers, and televisions need space to expel heat. What to check and how to safely clean the vent…

Use the Eco Program According to the Manual and Load
Home1 min

Use the Eco Program According to the Manual and Load

The dishwasher's eco program takes longer but is designed to use less energy. How to use it correctly according to the…

Make the Most of Natural Light in Transitional Areas
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Make the Most of Natural Light in Transitional Areas

Hallways and entryways sometimes have lights on during the day out of habit. How to use natural light without sacrifici…

Defrost in the Refrigerator
Food1 min

Defrost in the Refrigerator

The safest way to defrost is to plan: move food to the refrigerator in advance. How to do it step-by-step.

Organize Your Fridge by Date
Food1 min

Organize Your Fridge by Date

What gets pushed to the back of the fridge is what gets forgotten. How to organize it by date to use what you've alread…

Prepare Your Home Before the Cold Hits
Home1 min

Prepare Your Home Before the Cold Hits

A short checklist to prepare your home before winter: windows, radiators, vents, bedding, and boiler maintenance.