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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few tips from my Dad that taught me some. He tried making pots from the clay in the backyard. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. Those of us lucky enough to have a Dad in our life know that they teach us many valuable lessons. Challenge what life hands you.

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How to Save Money by Swapping, Sharing and Hiring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He was happy to lend it as he said that it was just sitting gathering dust in his garage; he had bought it for a single project and never used it again. Many people think that paying to use someone else’s equipment is wasted money but I now think about the wasted money sitting around all those garages and tool sheds. Go Frugal'

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2011 Harvest Report

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I did have to move them into the garage with a grow light in order for them to ripen since it had started getting cold here, but the patience paid off because they are delicious. That satisfaction has continued into the kitchen when I can say that dinner is from the backyard. Container Garden Tips and Tricks.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Tips on food storage in root cellars. Share your tips with our readers please!

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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Raise Quail in Your Backyard to Sell. Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. You need to be the gal going in after the neighborhood garage sales and hauling everything left away – for free.

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How to Buy a Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Presence of a backyard or a frontyard. Presence of a garage or a shed. If you own a car and live in a temperamental climate, you are probably going to want a garage. You must know what your requirement is. If you are fond of gardening and landscaping, this is a must-check. Many houses have yards however some do not.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. Sparky day-dreamed about having a backyard pool. Money Tips' We still just have one at our house though. Most households had only one car. Many new homes now have 4. We have three.

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