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Do-It-Yourself & Save | 31 Days to Find $1000

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There are two schools of thought when hiring someone else to do a task that you are capable of: (1) you’re saving yourself time and therefore you can be productive in other areas or (2) you can do the task yourself and keep the money to yourself. Today’s challenge: Do-It-Yourself & Save.

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Do It Yourself-How to Fix a Hem

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LOOK NO FURTHER, Fabsugar provides Easy and Simple Do It Yourself video with tips for keeping up on your clothing maintenance. Zara to Launch US Online Shopping in September Related posts: H&M Garden Collection First Look from Fab TV DIY Jewelry-DIY Rings Frugal Tip Monday-Ways to Earn More Money.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. It is NOT a spending account.

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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

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However, there are many home maintenance and repair tasks that most people can handle, and doing it yourself can save lots of money while improving the appearance and comfort of your home. Some home maintenance and repairs save you money because they are proactive. How Much Can You Save? Proactive Home Maintenance.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Have Fun Live Frugally Linky Party #3

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Please post things that are related to: Frugal living, do it yourself, recipes, money saving, homemaking, and Stay {Read More}. Please post comment on a minimum of two posts. Linky Parties frugal linky parties'

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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

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Aside from that however, why would a person want to get rid of perfectly good home accessories and spend good money on different ones? One of the fastest ways to change the look of a room is to repaint it, but even that is not cheap – even if you do it yourself. Do you like to change it up every few years in your home?

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