47. Keep and store ALL twisty ties you come across.	smbius wrote it.
Even the ones that wrap loaves of bread. You'll find it useful for sure. Especially when dealing with a ton of electronics. more...

Saturday, July 01, 2006 (UMST)  (0 comments)

46. Always buy insurance and tracking for every...	smbius wrote it.
...important shipment you make. more...

Saturday, July 01, 2006 (UMST)  (0 comments)

45. If you park your car in your garage most of the time...	smbius wrote it.
leave it unlocked inside. <i>Haven't written one in awhile</i> more...

Friday, March 24, 2006 (UMST)  (0 comments)

44. If you just got a ticket from a cop...	smbius wrote it.
make sure you make a copy of the ticket and file it away. Make sure you also contact the court. more...

Friday, March 24, 2006 (UMST)  (0 comments)

43. Put any printout receipt of your fully-paid membership in your wallet/purse	smbius wrote it.
...in case the store/clubs say you haven't paid for it. Especially if you do this online. more...

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

42. Put any warranties you buy in its manual...	smbius wrote it.
or a folder labeled "warranties". more...

Thursday, August 04, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

41. When your moving and you have to pack sprays...	smbius wrote it.
make sure all the nozzles are set to off. more...

Monday, July 25, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

40. BIG ONE - If you live in California and plan to transfer the title of someone's car to yourself	smbius wrote it.
Make sure you make it the smallest market value price on the Title Document before releasing it to DMV. Just to give an example. If you buy a used car for 19,000 and you transfer the the title to your name. You will owe $1800+. more...

Tuesday, July 05, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

39. When consulting with an attorney, always ask how much it will cost...	smbius wrote it.
...especially after you tell them your case. more...

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

38. If you think you might return the item you just bought...	smbius wrote it.
tape the receipt to the box you bought it in. If it's clothes, attach to the tag. more...

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

37. When changing spark plug wires...	smbius wrote it.
for your car, remember how it was plugged in before. Always remember its arrangement. =( more...

Wednesday, April 06, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

36. When planning a wedding...	smbius wrote it.
make sure you don't place your wedding date on graduations days your invitees may attend. more...

Monday, April 04, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

35. If you remember anything funny in the past...	smbius wrote it.
write it down. It can be a funny autobiography. more...

Saturday, March 12, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

34. Before buying any PC game	smbius wrote it.
download the demo first. more...

Friday, March 04, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

33. When working on ANYTHING on a computer	smbius wrote it.
and I mean ANYTHING. Save it every five minutes. Or better yet... more...

Monday, February 07, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

32. When going on vacation or going out of town...	smbius wrote it.
setup your e-mail account to auto respond to your senders and setup your cell phone's voicemail to respond to callers (if you plan not to have your cell phone on). more...

Monday, February 07, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

31. Buy Dri-Fits for any sport or activity	smbius wrote it.
you get into...especially snowboarding. more...

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

30. Make sure you teach your girlfriend/wife...	smbius wrote it.
...how to change a tire or patch a hole (via fix-a-flat). more...

Sunday, January 16, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

29. If the back of your painting or frame you're trying to hang on the wall...	smbius wrote it.
has clips or hooks on the sides of the frame. Do not place screws or nails on the wall to match up with the clips. Simply tie a wire or string... more...

Friday, January 07, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

28. If you repair/upgrade your PC frequently...	smbius wrote it.
leave a small screwdriver taped or mounted to the computer's case. It can be inside the computer. more...

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 (UMST)  (0 comments)

27. If you're going to drive somewhere to get that special (and maybe rare) item...	smbius wrote it.
call the store first before you drive down and find out they don't have it in stock. more...

Monday, December 27, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

26. If you have a 401k and you are a few thousand dollars in debt...	smbius wrote it.
borrow from your 401k and payoff your cards. 95% of the time your 401k has much lower interest rates than your cards... more...

Thursday, December 23, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

25. If you can't afford to get your officemates gifts...	smbius wrote it.
use or subscribe to a online animated e-card maker like americangreetings.com. Your officemates will love it. more...

Thursday, December 23, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

24. Write the top 10 most important numbers in your wallet/purse	smbius wrote it.
This helps out if you just can't memorize them. more...

Thursday, December 23, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

23. Keep your receipts in your wallet...	smbius wrote it.
and shred them once the item cannot be returned. more...

Thursday, December 23, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

22. Never buy Kyokogen Lug Nuts	smbius wrote it.
They will easily strip and the lug nut key never fits perfectly. more...

Thursday, December 16, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

21. Make sure you put any tickets	smbius wrote it.
you buy in your wallet or your purse...especially if they're advanced tickets. more...

Monday, November 29, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

20. When buying a DVD...	smbius wrote it.
Remember to look closely what kind of version it is - Widescreen or Full Screen. Exchanges can be annoying. more...

Thursday, November 25, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

19. Write the CD Key on every software you buy...	smbius wrote it.
in case you throw away the box or lose the manual. more...

Saturday, November 20, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

18. Create a folder on your desktop and name it "important".	smbius wrote it.
if more than one person is using the computer under a common login name, create folders within the 'important' based in each person using it (i.e. 'rad'). more...

Saturday, November 20, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

17. Back up all your software, pictures, and important documents	smbius wrote it.
once a year on CD...or better yet on DVD. more...

Thursday, November 04, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

16. If you feel you are about to make an impulsive purchase	smbius wrote it.
you need to satisfy the following 4 of the 5 conditions: more...

Saturday, October 30, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

15. Never give your personal info or address to the following:	smbius wrote it.
Any company that calls you saying your credit is preapproved. Any company who says you've been selected to win a prize, money, etc. Nine times out out of ten, if the company or person calls you it isn't legit. 99% of companies don't need to "verify your information". more...

Thursday, October 28, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

14. When you hit the gas station, make sure you...	smbius wrote it.
empty all the trash from your glove compartment and door pockets while you're waiting for the gas to fill. more...

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

13. If you know what a computer is, buy a USB flash drive and one box of floppies.	smbius wrote it.
They are especially useful for the power users (i.e. computer geeks). There are even flash drives like this here that are only $9.99 for 32 MB. more...

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

12. If you have more than 1 computer in the house or apartment	smbius wrote it.
Make sure you have a wireless router and some wireless peripherals (wifi network card) irregardless if you have a broadband connection or not. more...

Monday, October 25, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

12. Use Bill Pay from Bank Of America (BOFA)	smbius wrote it.
If you don't have BOFA, keep your bank but do your Checking and Bill Pay on BOFA. more...

Sunday, October 24, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

11. Put your family and friends phone numbers, addresses, on Yahoo! addresses.	smbius wrote it.
Print them out and place them in the most visible area (i.e. kitchen). more...

Sunday, October 24, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

10. If you have a outlet or power strip with several electronics plugged into it.	smbius wrote it.
Label your plugs with a very small tab of tape/paper designating what it is you're unplugging. more...

Monday, October 18, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

9. If you live in California, and buy aftermarket parts for your car...	smbius wrote it.
make sure you they have EO (Executive Order) numbers even if the description says it is Smog Legal. more...

Monday, October 18, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

8. Buy a shredder and use the strips/confetti	smbius wrote it.
as filler for your packages you send out for your ebay buyers. more...

Monday, October 18, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

7. Set up your direct deposit, towards two accounts in two different banks...	smbius wrote it.
One for checking (80% of your deposit) and one for your savings CD account (20% of your deposit). Make sure the checking account has free online banking and the savings account has the most return. Make sure you don't have a ATM card for your savings account. more...

Monday, October 18, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

6. When you are filling up to a full tank at a gas station...	smbius wrote it.
get off your cell phone and clean out the side pockets of your doors and your glove compartment. more...

Monday, October 18, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

5. Besides your cell phone, the following 20 items must be in your car:	smbius wrote it.
3-4 Walkie Talkies for convoys Portable Air Compressor Spare Batteries Don't also forget... more...

Sunday, October 17, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

4. Memorize the Top 2 Credit/Check Card numbers	smbius wrote it.
Including their phone numbers. Just in case you lose them. more...

Sunday, October 17, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

3. Memorize the Top 10 important phone numbers in your head	smbius wrote it.
in case your cell dies. more...

Thursday, October 14, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

2. When moving from place to place...	smbius wrote it.
make sure you tape a plastic ziplock full of all the screws and small tools that go with your furniture. more...

Thursday, October 14, 2004 (UMST)  (0 comments)

1. If you have a nice waiter at the restaurant...	smbius wrote it.
tip him/her well and write a note on the back of the receipt "Coolest Server Ever!". DON'T GIVE YOUR COMMENTS TO THE MANAGER. more...