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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment.

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

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What follows is some advice on how to find great deals, how to prepare for a furniture shopping trip, and what to bring with you. While you are there, you also want to look at prices on coffee tables. Look for things that you cannot repair. How to Shop for a Used Car. This post was written by YFS.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? 1 – Determine how much you need. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. Can you fix a repair yourself?

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The Freebie List 9/25/16: How to Shop for Free

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The Freebie List 9/25/16: How to Shop for Free. Final Price: Free International Delight Coffee Creamer, 11 oz $1.00 $1/1 International Delight printable [Sign Up]. 1 Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste printable [3-oz.+] $0.75/1 The post The Freebie List 9/25/16: How to Shop for Free appeared first on FTM.

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DIY Car Maintenance For Cash Savings

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I was successful in doing that and have ever since looked for ways to save money on care repairs and maintenance by finding things I could do for myself. If you don’t know how to do the following things, I suggest that you Google it or watch a YouTube tutorial prior to giving it a try. High gas prices got you down?

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

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You should also look into how to decorate your apartment while trying to help save the environment and go green. You may also consider using a framed mirror as a centerpiece on a coffee table. They also don’t leave behind holes that you might have to repair or patch when you decide to move. You can lean a mirror against a wall.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? 1 – Determine how much you need. Add up how much you are spending in the morning and you’ll see how much you will save for your fund.