Saving Cents With Sense
MARCH 5, 2014
As spring draws near, you’re probably already thinking about getting your home clean and re-organized. Just make sure that you have some white vinegar on hand, because it’s the base for almost all DIY cleaning agents. Tub/Tile Cleaner: Mix equal parts white vinegar and the dishwashing liquid of your choice in a spray bottle.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 6, 2012
For the first six months that I lived in my new home, I furiously worked to make it my own with various DIY and decorating projects. In that time, I also addressed many of the small recommendations my home inspector had made in terms of improvements the property would benefit from. Check water lines. Clean appliances regularly.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Perform a DIY energy audit in your home to see if you have any leaks. This will tell you what you need to fix so that your home runs more efficiently. Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. Check for leaks. They even dust well.
Saving Everyday
APRIL 15, 2015
Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Many dishwashers have an option for “heat dry” meaning it will dry with hot air rather than regular. Even in a home with decent windows that aren’t drafty, you can heat proof your windows with plastic window sealing kits. Frugal & DIY frugal tips save money'
Couponing 101
JANUARY 22, 2019
Instead, you’ll be able to buy in bulk (huge money saver) or even make your own healthy snacks at home. . These containers are BPA Free and safe for use in the refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. You don’t have to spend money on those expensive snack packs anymore. Portion control.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
Make Cleaning Products at Home Did you know that you could make cleaning products right at home? Simple, everyday household items like vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and baking soda make excellent cleaning products. For example, you can clean your marble surfaces using dishwashing soap and some warm water.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!
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