Umbrellas Ready… How About Cold Weather Gear November 30, 2006

Another mild and balmy night as temperatures fall to the 50s. Plenty of clouds overnight and showers developing over Virginia by daybreak. Tomorrow’s wild weather comes in with this strong winter front we’ve been watching the last few days. It has brought over a foot of snow around Denver, CO, and now more snow from [...]

You Better Shop Around! November 30, 2006

My friends know I’m a major cheapskate. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy shopping–I love to walk around the mall, looking at stuff I’d buy if I actually had money. Those are quick trips, though. I’m usually in and out of stores in a minute because I’m not buying anything if it’s not on [...]

Today on News4 at 4 November 30, 2006

Later on 4, we’re going to continue our series on how to save you money this holiday season. (Earlier this week, we looked at “Dollar” stores and whether it’s better to buy now or wait for the deals.)
Today we’re going to take a closer look at two of the biggest discount retailers: Target and Best [...]

Lighten Up November 29, 2006

I love Christmas lights, in spite of their tangles and shatters and other troubles. My wife makes fun of me for meticulously returning the lights to their boxes each year, having checked each strand for burnouts (why waste space by storing a bad bulb?) only to take them out to find tangles and more burnouts. [...]

Ahead at Four… November 29, 2006

Here’s some of the stories we will be following today on News4 at 4.
A tough new law was passed in Fairfax County prohibiting residents from donating home-cooked meals unless the kitchen has been approved by the county. Officials say the new rule will prevent food poisoning among the homeless. But some residents are outraged.What do [...]