Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time.  Thrift shops. found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home.  Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Plan ahead. MORE >>

Never toss china or tile into the garbage bin; these little well used and cracked porcelain treasures are up-cycling at its best. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Epoxy the tea cup to the saucer. MORE >>

As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. We’ve bought used video games as well. 'If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. My husband and I purchased refurbished computers. Jewelry. MORE >>

Well, after purchasing the ingredients needed to make your own laundry detergent, you’ll see the price difference. Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. Dare to Compare. Off Brand. MORE >>

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. Appearances and pride are at stake; you have to keep up the Joneses, right? Downsize. MORE >>