Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. I brought that wheel barrow home for hubby. This past weekend, I went out garage sailing just for fun. On our last visit, my Brother urged us to take that lamp home with us. These things now live in our garage, taking up space that we don’t have! Free is good, right?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

But now, as we approach the end of 2023, inflation is much lower but home prices and mortgage rates are both sky-high. Determine why you want to buy a house Purchasing a home is a major decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Make a list of what’s important to you in a home. Is location the top priority?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

Some things can be repaired, but usually true collectors want original condition. Don’t clean or repair immediately. Repair only when it will increase the value. Of course, if you don’t plan to sell the item, you might want to repair it so you can actually use it or get full enjoyment from it.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Store the bigger tools in the garage or hall closet in the larger bag for home repairs and improvement projects. Keep the smaller bag in the car or truck to hold the tools and accessories you need for highway emergencies and simple automotive repairs on the road. You can use the Tool Bag Combo together or separately.

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Tools Sears Home Repair Repairs 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Repair that roof leak, whether it is via putting on an entire new roof or doing a short term fix to extend the life of what you have. We have an earth berm home, the back wall is built into the hill with the other three sides of the one story ranch open. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With the demand for video, this is another business idea that you can start at a very low cost, in your own home. Moreover, if you’re specifically interested in online business ideas , podcasting can be done from home, and completely online. Does your home have a guest house, mother-in-law suite or even just a spare bedroom?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you an amazing home cook? Give your Perennials. Cooking Lessons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

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 taught himself how to build and built his own garage.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. To decorate.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

We’ve signed on the dotted line – new windows and doors for our 1985 built home! Last time I painted the exterior trim, the sills and trim pieces on many had to be repaired with wood filler due to rot. Last time I painted the exterior trim, the sills and trim pieces on many had to be repaired with wood filler due to rot.

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Shopping Home Depot Painting Insurance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2014

She asked for a well paying job, and was able to step right back into a management position at a major accounting firm – even after 10 years as a stay at home Mom. Instead of repairing a storm damaged garage roof (with money given to her for that purpose), she asked life for a trip to London and got it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Take a tip from the design shows.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Product Name: Infusium 23 Repair & Renew Collection (Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-In Treatment). Repair & Renew Shampoo thoroughly cleanses to remove residue and buildup while nourishing from root to tip. Repair & Renew Shampoo thoroughly cleanses to remove residue and buildup while nourishing from root to tip.

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2012 Gifts Holiday Good Housekeeping 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Sometimes you might need to replace or repair parts and pieces of the furniture. Ways to save on furniture.

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Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

" All things on earth point home in old October. " --Thomas Wolfe ~~~ As you probably already have guessed, I am a list ~ maker and leave very little to memory. This month my primary focus is on home and, specifically, de-cluttering and deep clean our oft neglected master bedroom. the old saying goes."the the carpet. the carpet.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

My Dad was a blue-collar factory worker with an incredible work ethic (3 jobs at a time to pay bills if needed), Mom (& her higher degree) quit teaching & chose to stay home to educate me & eventually my brother; they started a ministry when I was a year old-we all helped with the maintenance & function of said ministry.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. My best frugal win is marrying my husband.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 192

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. With that much debt, we needed some go big or go home heavy hitters that would make a big impact on debt reduction. Financially speaking, he focuses on building the business and I focus on managing our home and finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band. Register at the Guitar Center website here. :: Home Depot Workshop for Adults. Sunday, May 10th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM – Interior Paint and Drywall Repair. Edit home movies with iMovie and more! Get more information here. :: Home and Garden Shows.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Shower repairs and sink faucet repairs can save a lot of money once they stop leaking. If you’re looking to go green and save some green, look no further than the disposable items in your home. Or you can make them yourself. Diapers and Wipes.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you’ve been hunting for a single-family home to rent, you know how difficult it is to find available, affordable rentals in the current market. Not only does demand far exceed supply, according to recent data from Dwellsy , asking rent for single-family rental homes (SFRs) rose more than 22.4 to live right now,” says Bordo.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Or you may not be able to rent the home out for as much as you could before, as incomes decline. And home prices rose quickly due in part to relatively low mortgage rates, so your rents may not be able to cover your expenses. You’ll want to weigh these risks and have contingency plans in place to protect yourself. Lawnmowers?

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