Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 4, 2013
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!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
How about when a lamp stops working? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. He built his own garage. What do you do when a pair of socks gets a hole in the heel? I’m guilty as well.
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Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 9, 2013
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. This site uses affiliate links.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 3, 2011
Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.
Nicoles Nickels
JANUARY 1, 2013
Featuring two built-in 10W stereo speakers, MegaPlex can be used separately for audio only – perfect for playing your favorite music while the kids play outside on those warm summer days. The garage door also provides an outdoor arena for watching! I’m happy to report that it’s also easy to set up and use.
Nicoles Nickels
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
on the refrigerator, by the garage door) so that your family is reminded of them each day. o Bin 2: Everyday beauty/grooming items your family may need to quickly use before heading out the door or on-the-go, i.e. hand lotion and sanitizer, hair clips/elastics, chapstick, brush/comb. o Hang them in a highly-trafficked area, (i.e.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2014
Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. When the ears were full and ripe she would pull one down and let me make a doll – using the cob for the body, the silk for the hair and the husk for the clothing. I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! Poverty aids the imagination.
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