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Savings Experiment: What's Bugging You?

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Let's face it: We all do enough battle with the pests in our lives without having to face down the likes of ants, roaches and rodents. But when unwelcome critters decide to make themselves at home in your living space, what's the best plan of attack? We'll find out in today's Savings Experiment.
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Buying cheap fast food, wearing inexpensive makeup, making your own soda at home. Are these money-saving options all they're cracked up to be? We're running a whole year of experiments to see what things really cost, and where the real value is. Watch a new video each week, and get some extra cost-saving advice on the side.

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Premiered: Jan. 19, 2009
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Buy the Book?

Premiered: Jan. 12, 2010
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Packing Light and Cheap

Premiered: Jan. 7, 2010
we look for the cheapest way to get you and your stuff from point A to point B without breaking the bank. Do you send your clothes by mail or just learn to pack light, so you aren't stuck with hefty baggage fees. Watch Now
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Cheap But Lavish

Premiered: Dec. 14, 2009
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Save on Heat at Night

Premiered: Dec. 7, 2009
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Premiered: Nov. 30, 2009
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Premiered: Nov. 23, 2009
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Holiday Shipping

Premiered: Nov. 16, 2009
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Premiered: Nov. 9, 2009
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Premiered: Nov. 2, 2009
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Chop, Chop

Premiered: Oct. 29, 2009
When you see super slicers and dicers advertised on TV -- they will save you time and money!!! -- do you jump on the phone to order? Before you do, you may want to tune into our experiment, to see if a gizmo is really better than just a regular old knife.Watch Now
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Tidy Up the Savings

Premiered: Sept. 29, 2009
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Mobile Options

Premiered: Sept. 14, 2009
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Premiered: Sept. 7, 2009
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Dishes, Dishes Everywhere

Premiered: Aug. 24, 2009
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Going Unplugged

Premiered: Aug. 17, 2009
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The $100 Party Outfit

Premiered: Aug. 10, 2009
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Making Your Own Soda

Premiered: Aug. 5, 2009
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Fast-Food Challenge

Premiered: Aug. 3, 2009
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