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Family Balance Sheet
MAY 12, 2011
We have done a lot of renovations around our home in the last ten years. The DIY project that we are most proud of is the landscaping in our front yard. Read more about our Front Yard Landscaping: We Did It Ourselves. Read more about Front Yard Landscaping: Take 2. Do you have a landscaping project on your to-do list?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Compare that to our old home town, Chicago, which averages 36.9 Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. Instead, the yard is landscaped with stones and various cacti. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Plant our garden where it receives some shade. inches a year.).
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Go camping in the backyard.
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 9, 2013
When autumn arrives, it is time to prepare your home for winter— and there are a few projects to consider. Autumn is also the perfect time to plant shrubs, grind stumps and aerate your lawn. Plant Shrubs. Plant your shrubs in fall to ensure good root establishment. Use a garden fork to aerate a small yard.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 4, 2011
7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money 1. It will take time until a store bought version pays for itself from the water saved. Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. Use the water from steaming vegetables and/or corn on the cob to water your garden. Conserve rain water.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. Skills that will save you big bucks over time. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! Negotiation.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
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. Hang onto plants for winter greenery.
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