Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems.

Home Repair 100

Home Repair Repairs Saving Money DIY 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

40,720 Home Repair. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way. These tasks typically require skill sets my spouse and I didn’t have when we started the task, so we ran the risk of doing it wrong and having to pay more to get it fixed! Thankfully, that never happened (so far).

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

I was successful in doing that and have ever since looked for ways to save money on care repairs and maintenance by finding things I could do for myself. Car ownership is expensive enough without getting mechanics to do things for you that you, yourself, could do for hundreds of dollars cheaper.

Cars 202

Cars Car DIY Fuel 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

How often do people redo their rooms? Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) Hearing the comments the folks looking at homes to buy make is so hilarious.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. How would you pay for an unexpected car repair? If you can’t answer with the word, CASH , then please, set yourself up for success and build an emergency fund. 12 – Do It Yourself.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 23, 2012

Do you ever hear 'cha-ching' in your head? We really don't want to buy a new one right now! The moral of the story--don't assume an appliance is beyond repair, especially a do-it-yourself repair. Have you ever been able to fix an appliance rather than buy new? It drained right away.

Repairs 138

Repairs Machines DIY Washer and Dryer 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. I was able to buy the upholstery fabric to redo it for just $50. Sometimes you might need to replace or repair parts and pieces of the furniture.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100