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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We just bought a new home, and the kitchen cabinets are painted an ugly pinkish color. Likewise, many rooms can be freshened up with a simple coat of paint or new accent accessories. Almost always, working with the vehicle you have rather than buying a brand new one makes more economical sense and is better for the environment.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. It had way too many coats of paint on it to ever be pretty again otherwise. So, if you have the time and the patience, you can safely and economically reuse furniture of almost any type. Updating the look.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I learned to change the oil, rotate the tires, use power tools, cut the grass, paint the house, work with concrete and much more. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. Pursuit of lifelong learning allows you to adapt to changing job market and business needs and helps keep you economically valuable.

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The Peach Tree Battle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After snipping, I carefully painted the cut edges with tree paint. I sawed the branch off beneath the damage and painted the wound. Planting Fruit Trees Was a Bad Economic Decision We spent $95 for the trees. That first spring things looked good. We think a woodpecker discovered them! We spent money for water.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Well-known materials stocks include paint maker Sherwin-Williams ( SHW 1.41% ) and chemicals manufacturer DuPont ( DD 1.57% ). Consumer staples sector The consumer staples sector includes goods and services that consumers need, regardless of their current financial condition or the current economic climate. Industrials 3.

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20 Different Ways to Use Original Dawn Blue

Family Balance Sheet

Remove Paint & Grease from Hands. DIY Laminate Floor Cleaner. De-Icer for Steps and Sidewalks. Deer & Rabbit Repellent. Non-Toxic Lubricant for Doors and Windows. Remove Cooking Stains from Clothing. Homemade Bubbles. Ant Repellent. No-Grate Homemade Laundry Soap.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out. I haven’t worn makeup in about twenty years or so, I can’t remember the last time I painted my nails, and I detest shopping for clothes.

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