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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I’m guilty as well. 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. How can you start your own repair cafe?

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Five itty-bitty frugal things

The Frugal Girl

I wore my repaired shoes yesterday It was much nicer to walk to and from the parking garage with intact heel tips. ? And it DID work pretty well! But I DID have a pair of black nylons with a big hole in the thigh. I would not wear those with a skirt (ha) but under my pants, they worked fine.

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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems.

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Road Tripping Alone – How To Do It Well

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can get free audio books sometimes as well. If your road trip is within a service area, there are many apps you can download on a smart phone for comedy as well. You can do all of these things if your road trip isn’t a lone one as well. Make sure to pick a book that you are really interested in.

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Five Frugal Things | I fixed it, Officer!

The Frugal Girl

I received a 10-day repair order, and I figured that this was probably a job I could handle myself (with the assistance of YouTube, OF COURSE.) I believe these bulbs are the original pair from when I got my van, so I figure that if one is burnt out, the other one is on its last leg as well. I had no idea it was out!)

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Tips For Keeping Home Plumbing Repair Costs At A Minimum

Saving Cents With Sense

Finally, one excellent way to lower your monthly bills is to be proactive about keeping your home plumbing repair costs at a minimum. But that does not mean you should not think of it as money well spent, or a good investment in your environment’s health and future. Frugal frugal living home repair plumbing tips'

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Five Frugal Things | also, I PASSED

The Frugal Girl

Well, I’ve had this pair since 2017, and the wear is getting beyond my repair capabilities. Given that my first pair of this style lasted me for so long, I feel pretty confident that the next pair will also serve me well. I found a replacement pair of Vans You know how I’ve mended my black Vans multiple times?

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