article thumbnail

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. Measure the distance between the top of the box to the ceiling of your garage. Install conduit until you reach the center of your garage door (a hanger needs to be installed every 12”). Frugal diy landscaping'

article thumbnail

Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I can park my car and walk from sale to sale, getting a bit of exercise, enjoying the fine weather and seeing the architecture and landscaping of the homes along the way. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. My ribbon however came from a garage sale. Do You Save Wrapping?

Buy 178
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Six Fall Money Savers

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It also brings opportunities for you to save. Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Use free plants to landscape.

Money 210
article thumbnail

9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

This vibrant city in Arizona is known for its stunning desert landscapes, rich cultural history, and more than 350 days of sunshine per year. Declutter Before You Pack Decluttering is a critical step that can drastically reduce the volume of items you need to move, ultimately saving time and money. Take Tucson, for instance.

Home 52
article thumbnail

How to Buy a Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are fond of gardening and landscaping, this is a must-check. Presence of a garage or a shed. If you own a car and live in a temperamental climate, you are probably going to want a garage. They are immensely helpful in saving money on energy. Presence of a backyard or a frontyard. State of the kitchen and bathrooms.

Home 180
article thumbnail

4 Crazy Hard Things To Check On When Buying a Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. will save you the inconvenience of slicing through them while putting in new landscaping (this actually happened to us). Walk the neighborhood to get a feel for it. Stop and talk to any neighbors you see working in their yards.

article thumbnail

Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. Knowing that gender doesn’t limit your possibilities allows you to focus on getting the education/training and experience you need to earn, save, invest and manage your personal assets. Try new things.

Radios 162