Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Store the bigger tools in the garage or hall closet in the larger bag for home repairs and improvement projects. Keep the smaller bag in the car or truck to hold the tools and accessories you need for highway emergencies and simple automotive repairs on the road. You can use the Tool Bag Combo together or separately.

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Tools Sears Home Repair Repairs 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Repair that roof leak, whether it is via putting on an entire new roof or doing a short term fix to extend the life of what you have. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. Money Tips'

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Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This will help you determine how to proceed with the closing process: If major problems are found, you might want to ask the seller for repairs, or you might even decide to back out of the deal (provided there’s an inspection contingency in the contract). They will work with the seller’s agent to come to an agreement about repairs or credits.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

In the 1940′s he became a radio repair technician, started his own radio repair service company, went to work for an aircraft manufacturer and eventually ended up working on parts of the space program in the 1960s. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. If particular types of repairs are done too many times on specific items it could point to a larger issue. You are looking for businesses that plan to expand or don’t have enough parking, causing your street to get parked up.

Real Estate 202

Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You might start working weekends out of your garage, but as your business takes off, you’ll be well on your way to your own shop and a brand new, full-time career doing what you love. Alternatively, car repair businesses can focus on an automotive specialty, such as foreign cars, antique cars or specific brands.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Garage or estate sales. I scouted for tiles as I went to garage sales for other items and was lucky enough to find not only a big lot of beautiful travertine tiles, but also two very usable Kohler bath faucets – for which we bought one replacement part off the Kohler repair site. Thrift shops. Make it yourself items.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2014

Instead of repairing a storm damaged garage roof (with money given to her for that purpose), she asked life for a trip to London and got it. For example: She used her bonus to put in a new laundry room, even while worrying about sending her high school senior to college. He ended up getting a full ride scholarship!

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IBM Life Insurance Giving Airfare 172

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Offer your services by the hour or an afternoon to help with easy fixes & repairs. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials. Are you a gardener?

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. If you pursue the make your own clothing route, you have the upfront sunk costs of buying a machine and the other sewing tools you need and then there is repair and maintenance of your sewing machine after you have it. Sewing is an art.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. They also don’t leave behind holes that you might have to repair or patch when you decide to move. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) How often do people redo their rooms?

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

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. Oil Changes In your average car, the oil pan is not hard to access, so oil changes are fairly easy to do by yourself, as long as you have a flat driveway or garage and good lighting.

Car 202

Car Cars DIY Fuel 202

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Product Name: Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Collection (Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-In Treatment). Repair & Renew Shampoo thoroughly cleanses to remove residue and buildup while nourishing from root to tip. Repair & Renew Shampoo thoroughly cleanses to remove residue and buildup while nourishing from root to tip.

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2012 Gifts Holiday Good Housekeeping 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Sometimes you might need to replace or repair parts and pieces of the furniture. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Ways to save on furniture.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Last time I painted the exterior trim, the sills and trim pieces on many had to be repaired with wood filler due to rot. We are leaving 3 entry doors, the garage doors, the windows in the garage, the small kitchen window and a large picture window in the master sitting room in place. What we looked for in windows and doors.

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Shopping Home Depot Painting Insurance 100

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet.

Making 40

Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent).

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Garage sales – need I say more? I ,myself, knocked the price of a satellite repair call down to zero by just asking WHY I would have to pay when it is their equipment that has malfunctioned through no fault of my own. The lady ahead of me in the line at Walmart mentioned that the frozen pretzels she was buying were $3.00

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. My best frugal win is marrying my husband.

Kids and Family 186

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. We had a dishwasher, but it was broken and we didn’t want to spend the money to repair it – so we did without one – for 10 years! We also did without a lot of things.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Shower repairs and sink faucet repairs can save a lot of money once they stop leaking. This many not be the most socially acceptable thing to do, but you save on having to wash serving platters and utensils. Or you can make them yourself. Diapers and Wipes.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. However, it produces a small part-time income from side-bar ads and affiliate commissions.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band. Sunday, May 10th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM – Interior Paint and Drywall Repair. Saturday, May 9th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}. More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series. Saturday, May 9th – Hanging Herb Gardens from 10 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family 40

Family Cheap Kids and Family Museum 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

Kids and Family 188

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Buy crowdfunded real estate If you’re interested in investing in real estate but don’t want to do a lot of the heavy lifting (management, repairs, handling tenants and more), then another option is using a crowdfunding platform to invest in property. Lawnmowers? Power tools? Mechanics tools and tool box? Tents or large coolers?

Money 52

Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

What about a fenced-in yard or garage space? On a related note, ask what you can expect if you put in a repair or maintenance request. Will you need to set aside space for a closed-door office? If you have small children, is an open-concept floor plan or a master bedroom near a nursery important?

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