Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. This used to be a common occurrence with a shoe repair shop on every main street. Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Buy good clothing, used.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Repair that roof leak, whether it is via putting on an entire new roof or doing a short term fix to extend the life of what you have. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. For how long should you tolerate broken? Money Tips'

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I found you through your post, “Soap Is Cheap, in Sept 2021. Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) In my area, housing is cheap.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 191