Telling me you're a good partner, with an explanation of why you can't save money - is not your best approach.

You really don't owe anyone an explanation beyond that IMO.

I'm learning, great explanation.  

You don't owe them any further explanation, but I would give it to them in hopes they leave you alone when they realize you caught them with their hand in the cookie jar. 

I told him to turn the A/C on and explaned to him how if its humid outside, its gonna be inside if you don't run the A/C.

Some items mentioned include: - Don't pour grease, oils, rice or pasta of any kind down the disposal because it gums up the pipes leading to a clogged sink- Do run hot water down the drain for 30 or 45 seconds after use to help clear the drain after use.I do the same with a quick explanation on how to change out smoke detector batteries (when you install the 10 year, there's no need unless it is defective) the size of the air filter and how often to change it and how to change it out, how to operate the HVAC thermostat to heat or cool the unit.

First inspector pulls out without explanation; second inspector emails me yesterday saying "sorry, I have to renig.

Put 5% down in your head, for now.Your mom might have to sign a letter of explanation for why she can't qualify for a mortgage on her own.Get over the credit card idea. :) 

Well, first I'll start with an explanation on what exactly this entails for those not clear of what generally compromises a bases surrounding area.

They each included a brief explanation, and you can message back and forth with them.