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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! Why should we pay for what comes down to earth for free? My water bill was pretty much nada. Most store-bought rain barrels are 55 gallons in size, but you can daisy chain them together to store even more water.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then I moved to the country – 25 miles each way from any sort of store – and learned a big secret: always, always Google for a free shipping code before you place an order online. While some sites openly display specials like “Free Shipping With $50 Order,” it pays to search the internet for any recent promotional codes.

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