It's almost that time of the year for Spring Clean-up, which means getting rid of unwanted items in your house. Most cities in the area offer a spring clean-up event where residents can drop off their "junk" for FREE or for a nominal fee. Twin Cities on the Cheap has compiled a master guide for Spring Clean-up Services. Not all cities collect the same items, check with your city directly if you … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Spring Clean-up Days in and around the Twin Cities
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Your Guide to Free Paper Shredding in the Twin Cities
To protect against identity theft, document shredding is becoming almost essential these days. Below is a list of many different organizations throughout the Twin Cities offering FREE document shredding. Please note that some organizations have size restrictions and some only offer their services to residents in a certain area. For up-to-date and complete information, always check the … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Free Paper Shredding in the Twin Cities
Map out Your Garage Sales this Week
Map out your Garage Sales this week with Twin Cities on the Cheap. Twin Cities on the Cheap has partnered with gsalr.com to help readers find garage sales in and around the Twin Cities during spring, summer and fall. Gsalr.com lists garage sales directly on the map for quick and easy referencing. How it works - find the sales directly on the map, add the ones you like to your favorites, … [Read more...] about Map out Your Garage Sales this Week
Recycle your Paint for FREE with PaintCare Program
As you start thinking about spring and summer remodeling products, remember to recycle your unused paint - for FREE or LOW-COST depending on how much. Minnesota is one of 9 states to participate in the PaintCare program. The program allows all Minnesota residents to recycle their used paint for FREE or LOW-COST. See the chart for fees in Minnesota. Minnesota The fees will change in Minnesota … [Read more...] about Recycle your Paint for FREE with PaintCare Program
Find FREE Paint, Automotive Products and Household Cleaners at your County FREE Product Centers
If you are looking for a deal on paint, stain, automotive products and household cleaners, stop by one of the FREE Product Rooms available at your local county environmental center. The product room nearby me has a large variety of paint and stain from 5 gallon buckets to sample size containers. Many of the products look brand new, like someone just bought too much paint and donated the excess. … [Read more...] about Find FREE Paint, Automotive Products and Household Cleaners at your County FREE Product Centers
Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Tools can be very expensive. Unless it's part of your trade, it's often not cost-effective for “do-it-yourself-ers” to buy tools for quick repair jobs around the house or on a car. Thanks to Auto Zone's Loan-A-Tool, there's no more need to pay for tools you need temporarily. Using the FREE service is easy — simply leave a deposit when you pick up a tool. When you're done with the job, return it … [Read more...] about Auto Zone’s Loan-A-Tool service offers free tool rentals
Where to find free help with your taxes
It's tax season and hiring someone to prepare your taxes, can be expensive in itself. If you qualify, you maby be able to receive help preparing your taxes for FREE. Here are some programs to investigate. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help for those who make $54,000 a year or less and need assistance filing their return. Simply use the handy VITA … [Read more...] about Where to find free help with your taxes
No More Excuses – Write Your Will Online for FREE
I don’t think many people would disagree with the statement that writing your last will and testament is something everyone should do and have in place. Then why is it usually at the bottom of everyone’s To Do List? The idea in itself of writing a Will can be very daunting and scary. You may put off such a task because it is too complicated, too time consuming, too expensive or because you … [Read more...] about No More Excuses – Write Your Will Online for FREE
