Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 29, 2013
One of the biggest questions in our minds when we are considering a house that needs renovations is “how much?”, so I’ve taken it upon myself to cost out the renovations for a new kitchen, new flooring, bathroom upgrades and painting. I don’t know if you’ve checked recently, but renovations are EXPENSIVE!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 19, 2012
Every homeowner knows that renovations and home repairs are necessary to keep the home in tiptop shape. While this reality is an accepted fact, some people do not want to have large expenses when it comes to home maintenance and renovation. Here are techniques you can use to minimize your spending but still renovate your home.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 2, 2013
After years of wear and tear, there comes a point when your home needs a renovation whether for maintenance or to maintain its aesthetic value. Here are some tips on how to renovate your home cheaply. Try rearranging the furniture first to give the room a new look without spending anything. Buy new sheets or a new bed set.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 20, 2013
We saw brand new homes, newly renovated homes, and ones that were old (and looked their age). When we saw the house we ended up buying, the updates weren’t extensive, but the they were enough to make the house look way newer, and it wasn’t expensive, either. We saw these two homes back to back on a Saturday afternoon.
The Frugal Girl
OCTOBER 30, 2023
This and the fact that buying new things, restaurant visits and a lot of fancy entertainment events lost their attraction to me, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. And I try to buy high-quality food stuff, preferably local products and whenever possible ecological. No lectures, no seminars, no real interactions.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. I paid hundreds for a slightly better model at Best Buy years ago.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Comparing Loan Estimates from more than one lender will give you confidence that you’re getting the right loan for your situation. Not only can FHA loans be used to buy detached single-family homes, multifamily homes, townhomes and condos , they can also be used to buy manufactured and mobile homes.
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