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Why You Should Be Collecting Rainwater

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I got very lucky when I rented that house, as there was already a 1,500 gallon cistern buried in the backyard! My water bill was pretty much nada. Even if you don’t have the space (or don’t want to dig a huge hole in your backyard) for an underground cistern, you can still use rain barrels to collect some water.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. And according to Jeff Yeager, author of “The Cheapskate Next Door,” owning a rental property can help you pay bills – or pay off your mortgage – in half the time.

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