Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2013

Save on certain services by doing it yourself. Typically, you don’t have much wall space to paint in a bathroom after installing the mirrors, shower, tiles, and bathroom cabinets. Try painting it yourself instead of hiring a painter. You can also install the tile flooring yourself if the floor area is small.

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Renovation Cheap Home Flowers and Plants 221

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

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. According to HomeAdvisor, the average national cost of painting a home exterior is almost $3,000 and $986 to install a door.

Home Repair 100

Home Repair Repairs Saving Money DIY 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. I know that having someone redo an upholstered piece is expensive, but I now understand why – there is a lot of manual and time-consuming work involved.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 17, 2009

In this new weekly feature, we’ll help you save even more money but showing you some easy and fashionable Do-It-Yourself ideas (including a step-by-step guide for your DIY virgins!) Opaque Fabric Paint. Leave about 3 inches around each side so you have room to paint. Fill in the letters with opaque fabric paint.

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Martha Stewart Printing Painting DIY 49

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

I already had the Vaseline ,a wooden paint paddle and the water was readily available. You probably want the smoothest you can get – so that you have a nice palette to work with. The concrete mix will be heavy and messy, so protect your work area, use a mixing bucket you can ditch afterward if need be and consider using gloves.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188