The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 1, 2024

I went for a walk by the water, and when I got home, I decided to clean out my messy carport. ” So I did, and after I dusted it off, Zoe helped me bring it inside, where I primed and painted it. just a primer coat And it’s almost done, except I need some caulk for the gaps (always necessary with white paint!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2013

When we were house hunting for our home a few months ago, before we landed where we are, we saw a whole bunch of houses. We saw brand new homes, newly renovated homes, and ones that were old (and looked their age). We saw these two homes back to back on a Saturday afternoon. The lighting in a home is really important.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2013

Home is where the heart is, but there are times when home is where the cost is. After years of wear and tear, there comes a point when your home needs a renovation whether for maintenance or to maintain its aesthetic value. Here are some tips on how to renovate your home cheaply. The Bathroom. The Living Room.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. Since there were four chairs and only three fit at the island, we repurposed the fourth chair by painting it and using it as a decoration in our spare bedroom. Ask Around.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I wonder if I’m really being frugal or if I am just being cheap. To me, frugal implies using resources in the wisest fashion and cheap implies a specific focus on getting the lowest price. I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. We put in new windows this year at our 1985 home. Cheap or frugal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. In my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 13, 2016

Through July 18th, you can stop by Lowe’s and pick up paint samples for just $.99. This would be a great time to grab some paint for that furniture project you have been putting off. I have a table that I need to sand and paint. I need to go pick out some paint this weekend! Thanks My Frugal Adventures !).

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. I love Fall.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. If you just get a little creative, you can come up with some fun and frugal Halloween décor you can be proud of!

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Here's a fun frugal craft for Halloween. Have you ever spray painted a spider web?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

If you’re not careful, decor costs – even frugal DIY projects – can really get away from you. One very inexpensive way to decorate your home for the season is with free fall printables ! and spray paint the frame to match!), Cheap home decor! maybe add a little embellishment, and voila! Thankful Free Printable.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 3, 2014

Home Depot is having a big Spring Black Friday event that starts today and runs through Sunday, April 13th. Travertine Bistro Set – $79. :: Miscellaneous: Tools, Paint & Propane. Behr Paint: $5 off gallon cans, 20% off 5 gallon buckets. Head over to Home Depot and check out the full ad. Ryobi Drill – $79.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 8, 2024

I got a rain check, and it’s not like I wasted any gas going there because it was right on my way home. I did not buy a quart of paint I don’t deserve much credit for this one, but here you go. I was fairly sure I was gonna run out of paint before I finished the bookshelf I was painting. No biggie, though!

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 31, 2015

They are offering Buy One Get One Free gallons of paint on the HGTV paint! I checked online and it looks like you’ll be able to get the gallons for $12-$16 depending on the type of paint you choose. There is also a mail-in, paint rebate for $5 off per can on the HGTV Paint & Primer in One line.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 12, 2023

I am qualified to comment on some topics (like frugality! furniture painting! I can love and help the people around me, both at home and at school. The post Thankful Thursday | I am not qualified appeared first on The Frugal Girl. nursing school!). Conflicts in the Middle East, though?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2014

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. According to HomeAdvisor, the average national cost of painting a home exterior is almost $3,000 and $986 to install a door.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

If you lack spackle when painting, try dabbing on a bit of tooth paste. So, if you are shopping for a new home, look for pipes in the ground and on interior walls! Please share some of your frugal fixes in the comments! The post Frugal Fixes that Work appeared first on Prairie Eco-Thrifter. Spackle substitute.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 7, 2013

Get a free quart of Clark+Kensington Paint this Saturday (8/10). I painted it and planned to hang it in Little J’s room but it’s still sitting in the garage. Normally, Lowe’s and Home Depot accept Ace Hardware coupons as competitor coupons. Find more Freebies I’ve posted recently.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 15, 2014

True Value is offering customers a FREE quart of satin-finish paint on Saturday, 5/17. Be sure to read the fine print, because only certain paints qualify. This is a great opportunity to start on that home improvement project or get around to painting the new baby nursery. Happy painting!

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 30, 2013

Get a free quart of Clark+Kensington Paint this Saturday (8/3). Normally, Lowe’s and Home Depot accept Ace Hardware coupons as competitor coupons. However, since I believe this brand of paint is exclusive to Ace Hardware, I don’t think it will work this time. If you have some D.I.Y.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

JULY 5, 2012

Check out this frugal craft that only cost a $1 to make and that was the purchase of the frame.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

If you are thinking about redecorating your home but are scared of the cost, there is good news for you. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. One project that almost anyone can do with just a few of the right tools is painting. Frugal diy home decor home improvement' All rights reserved.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Spruce up the stairs in your home with this tutorial from Home Depot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Here are a few: Come Home ([link] My Family ([link] Family Lobby ([link] Family Website ([link] FamDazzle ([link] Adorable ([link] Your Family Site ([link] or Your Family Website ([link]. Related posts: 10 Ways to Have Frugal Fun with Your Kids on Summer Break. Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2014

Work with What You Have in Your Home. There’s plenty you can do to improve your home working with what you have. 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. Absolutely.

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Frugality. The quality of being frugal is one so powerful as to change lives and affect history. Frugality allows you to govern your destiny and produce in your life a lovely fertile garden of material and intangible wealth. Source (Exercising) The Art of Frugality. Abandoning it has been the ruin of fortunes.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. Make popcorn at home, turn down the lights, and pretend you are in the theatre. Visit your local painted pottery place and decorate mugs, plates, or tiles together. So, now, what are some of your favorite frugal date night ideas?

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 30, 2013

There’s a free kids workshop this Saturday (5/4) at Home Depot from 9am-noon. Paint will be provided at the workshop for children to personalize their herb planter craft. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Freebies Events'

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 2, 2013

There’s a free kids workshop this Saturday (4/6) at Home Depot from 9am-noon. Paint will be provided at the workshop for children to personalize their bird feeder craft. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2013

It takes time and money to get to and from your vacation home. Deep annual cleaning, general maintenance, painting and repairing and re-stocking with lost items are just a few of the kinds of work you won’t miss when you lease it yearly. I wash all the nick knacks and silk plants and I paint any and all spots that need painting.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 20, 2016

Lemons have great health benefits AND is a frugal way to clean your house instead of spending tons of dough on cleaning items. ” Here are some of awesome home uses for lemons. ” Here are some of awesome home uses for lemons. To remove dried paint from glass, apply hot lemon juice with a soft cloth.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Have younger kids stuff the pumpkins with newspapers and have the older ones paint them. Or let everyone color the bags with crayons instead of paint. Get your paint on with some of these other Fall crafts: Painted Leaf Garland by Alisa Burke. Painted Acorns by Home Stories A to Z.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Take a look below at how to make your very own and your home will be looking ready for the holidays in no time. White paint (spray or craft paint). We were able to find the paint and beads at our local craft store for just a few dollars a piece. Begin by placing your pine cones on newspaper and applying a coat of paint.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Check your home for potential heat leaks and find a way to cover the leaky area, either for the winter or permanently. Examine metal furniture for rust and sand/paint with a rust restorer type spray paint to keep it in pristine condition. Get Growing Go Frugal' Do this in spring as well.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

While we decorate our homes for the holidays, one area we might tend to overlook is the floor. Fabric Paint. Now, using fabric paint you can add any words or saying you wish. Allow plenty of time for the fabric paint to dry before you display it. Frugal at Home Dollar Store DIY' Supplies: Carpet square.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Halloween time is the time when monsters roam about, but if you have little ones at home, that concept may be somewhat scary. Made from simple supplies you may already have around your home, these flower pot monsters can be made in just minutes. Assorted craft paints. Paint brush. Frugal Fun Baby/Kids' Googly eyes.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2014

My daughters’ Girl Scout troop has caroled through our neighborhood and a local senior home. I’m not a crafty person, but my girls seem to be attracted to glue, paint and glitter. However, we don’t usually make an extra trip out, instead we take detours on our drive home from other nightly activities.

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