article thumbnail

Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Why join this movement?

Repairs 214
article thumbnail

8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Roof Repairs and Replacement The roof over your head plays a crucial role in protecting your home from the elements, and its repair or replacement is not a task to be taken lightly. The potential for gas leaks or explosions makes this type of work incredibly risky without the proper knowledge and tools.

DIY 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Serif PhotoPlus X4 Digital Studio with PanoramaPlus X4 Only $11.99 + FREE Shipping

Saving In Akron

This one-of-a-kind offer for a must-have photo effects tool is perfect for creative people like you. Can't get everyone together for a family photo? Repair old family photos, or even turn a regular photo into a life-like painting or pencil sketch for decorative portraits. At only $11.99 plus free shipping !

article thumbnail

Should You Risk Not Having Homeowner’s Insurance?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With finances being tighter than ever, many families are looking for ways to trim their budget and reduce expenses. This is because your lender needs to protect what’s essentially their investment — if your home is destroyed or damaged in some way, your lender will be paying out of pocket for repairs, or worse, take a total loss.

Insurance 100
article thumbnail

Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the 1940′s he became a radio repair technician, started his own radio repair service company, went to work for an aircraft manufacturer and eventually ended up working on parts of the space program in the 1960s. He reached out and grabbed the life he wanted, instead of accepting a generations long family farming tradition.

Radios 162
article thumbnail

Parenting Pointers: Peaceful Parenting

Motherhood Moments

E mbracing the idea that our children deserve our honesty, vulnerability, and leadership, you'll discover a powerful framework for raising your family with integrity and confidence. Most importantly we model REPAIR. This is all about building values-based boundaries for yourself and your family. And you’re right, they do.

Parenting 100
article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. We make regular trips to visit family, but don’t really do any other traveling. I went off the rails during my “quarter-life crisis,” but they gave me the tools I needed to come back from that.