For instance, I have a lotion and perfume that I LOVE, but together, they cost about $195.

Maybe he left a candle burning.

Unfortunately, their construction business picked up so much that they were burning the candle on both ends so they couldn't help us out.

It's them buying a bunch of cheap candles to light everywhere.

Candles get pretty hot near their end, that's probably the hottest they've endured. 

The first thing I thought of when I read this...candles.

I have a candle on my desk that says "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone

I can see I'll be up burning the candle low reading all this.

. - each unit rents for $695-$750 a month- almost always 100% occupancy - currently ALL bills are paid - built in 1930s but its actually been updated and in good shape- had a fire from a candle 1.5 years ago and that's the reason for the recent high repair costs etc. - 2014 net income was $25k - 2015 net income was $34k- 2016 net income projections are $40k- owns stove and fridge in all units- does all repairs and maintenance himself

By doing a candle test around the house to check for drafts around windows or air ducts, you can easily determine places that need a bit of a patch so the cold air can stay outside.Re-Use An Old ItemWhen re-designing a space in your home, it’s tempting to run out to Pottery Barn or IKEA to pick out something new, but re-using an old piece can go a long way towards lessening your footprint.