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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment.

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The High Cost of Speeding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Vehicle repair costs if you crash. A Minneapolis news station KARE 11 describes my daily experience in driving the speed limit in What Happens When You Drive the Speed Limit. Possible court and legal costs if you fight the ticket. Vehicle maintenance costs due to wear and tear from speeding up and braking more.

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