Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? 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!) ” What is the cost?

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Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

I used a shop vac, but any powerful vacuum would work. To be extra cautious, after doing all of the above, I encased each mattress within a zippered vinyl mattress cover. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. Dealing with smaller cloth items.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Most of these updates we could do ourselves. After all, we only needed to strip the 30 year old wallpaper and paint, rip up the floor and install new floor tile, install a new faucet and vanity, and add new towel bar. Project’s Made Simple also includes printable documents and your shopping list! Could you use a $50.

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Simple Giveaway Walmart DIY 75

For the Mommas

MAY 3, 2012

So whether you want to repair a whole in the wall, stain your deck, or paint an accent wall, Walmart’s Projects Made Simple has a solution for you. Project’s Made Simple also includes printable documents and your shopping list! Leave a comment here sharing a Do -It- Yourself Tip. Could you use a $100.00

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Simple Gift Cards Giveaway Walmart 81

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 12 – Do It Yourself. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. 20 – Earn Cash Back with Shopping Apps. Pretty nails and toes? Emergencies Suck!

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 10 – Do It Yourself. If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. I love a pedicure, but if you’re trying to save money, paint your toes yourself.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). Do it yourself home repair can really go either way. 91,404 Entertainment.

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Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198