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. Choose a color that will go well with your furniture so that you do not need to buy new furniture just to make everything match.
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.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
We don’t buy things unless we have an actual use for them, or if we get rid of something else we don’t need. This quick de-clutter isn’t meant to be lasting or serious, but it does help clear the area so that I feel more comfortable in my home and better able to relax or work. Keep it Clutter-Free. Get Organized'
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead. Hit the tennis courts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 1, 2015
I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it. The paper is pretty inexpensive at around $3 a roll. Rather than going out and buying the new, now suitable styles, I am trying to wear out my old office clothes – even if they aren’t perfectly suited to the task at hand.
Saving Cents With Sense
MARCH 13, 2013
People that are renovating their kitchens more often choose energy efficient appliances, knowing that they are not just good for the planet but also worthwhile investments. If you enjoy playing with new technology and gadgets, then good news: there are a lot of high tech pest control options that are fun, easy, and often inexpensive.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead.
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