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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! 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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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. He tried making pots from the clay in the backyard. Share what you know. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me.

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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 attireā€¦ opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. Renting out your garage or backyard for RV or classic car owners could bring in $25 to $150 per month, depending on the space you allocate. Rent It Out.

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