Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. To save some money, we asked the landlord if we could start a vegetable garden in the area outside our unit. The landlord also let me pick some of the seeded concord grapes growing up the hill. Here’s how we saved money on rent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

But I digress; for anyone interested in catching rainwater to feed their grass and gardens, this post is for you. Relatives of mine have $400-$600/month water bills because of how much watering their yard and garden requires; why do that when a few hundreds bucks invested one time can provide you all the water you need for free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. If you don’t want to spend a bundle on yard care, learning how to plant bushes, trees and gardens as well as being able to do your own mowing, trimming, leaf raking and fertilizing is pretty much a required skill set. Know When to Get Help. De-cluttering.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2014

We enjoy the yard work, gardening, and maintenance, all made easier because my fiancé is a carpenter, and my family is full of trades people. Sure, you can hire landscapers, gardeners and extra help, but that’s expensive and out of reach for many people. Condos are ultimately the least work. What type of home do you live in?

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