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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love going to garage sales. This past weekend, I went out garage sailing just for fun. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps!

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How about when a lamp stops working? He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? What do you do when a pair of socks gets a hole in the heel? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul?

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DIY Landscaping Tips to Prepare for Fall

Saving Cents With Sense

It takes only four to six hours to install a floodlight on your garage, and materials usually cost less than $100. Confirm the power is off by plugging a lamp into the receptacle before you begin this project. Measure the distance between the top of the box to the ceiling of your garage. Install a Floodlight. Electrical tape.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture.

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Have Movie Night with the Epson MegaPlex MG-50 Easy Home Theater LCD Projector

Nicoles Nickels

The garage door also provides an outdoor arena for watching! Related Stories Make an Ocean Spray Lava Lamp Cocktail Tonight! There are so many possibilities! I didn’t think we had a wall to do this on but it’s perfect on the wall in our bedroom and Noah loves to watch movies on it this way! All opinions are my own.

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Celebrate a New You in 2013 with P&G Have You Tried This Yet? and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

on the refrigerator, by the garage door) so that your family is reminded of them each day. Instead of investing in new overhead light fixtures, set the mood by changing out your lamp shades. o Hang them in a highly-trafficked area, (i.e. Spruce up the look and feel of your furniture by adding new hardware (i.e. knobs or handles).

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Hottest Amazon Deals 11/23: VTech, Hape, Train Sets, Lego & More

For the Mommas

9:05 am EST: ECEEN® Solar Flashlight Aluminum Alloy Handheld Solar Powered Lamp Torch Outdoor Camping Flashlights Rechargeable Lithium Battery with USB Charge Cable. Smart Wheels Park and Play Deluxe Garage. 3:15 pm EST: Powerzone 380044 3 Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack. Prime Early Access Deal. Prime Early Access Deal.

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