Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2013

After years of wear and tear, there comes a point when your home needs a renovation whether for maintenance or to maintain its aesthetic value. Here are some tips on how to renovate your home cheaply. Survey the area for the things you can accomplish yourself because this can save you a lot of money. The Bathroom.

Renovation 221

Renovation Cheap Home Flowers and Plants 221

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

After the year we’ve had, I think we all are! If your fresh start for the New Year includes improving your finances, you are not alone! Saving more money is one of the top resolutions that people make…after getting in shape and eating healthier. I created a Monthly Budget spreadsheet because I like formulas.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2013

We saw brand new homes, newly renovated homes, and ones that were old (and looked their age). Everyone wants to live in a nice, updated home, but sometimes you just don’t have the money to do so. When we were house hunting for our home a few months ago, before we landed where we are, we saw a whole bunch of houses.

Inexpensive 251

Inexpensive Home Renovation Hardware 251

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. Many borrowers use them to pay for major home repairs or renovations, like finishing a basement , remodeling a kitchen or updating a bathroom. Are you disciplined?

Home 52

Home Work Debt Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. The year 2007 held such promise for us when it started, but by the end of the year, we were brought to our knees. The years leading up to the debt payoff weren’t always easy, but we are so glad we stuck with it.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Updates on our Debt Freedom Plan over the years: Our Original Debt Freedom Plan – written in March 2014. Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December.

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100