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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. He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the 1940′s he became a radio repair technician, started his own radio repair service company, went to work for an aircraft manufacturer and eventually ended up working on parts of the space program in the 1960s. He hated farming and all the back breaking work that went with it. He figured out land-lording.

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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some things can be repaired, but usually true collectors want original condition. Don’t clean or repair immediately. Repair only when it will increase the value. Of course, if you don’t plan to sell the item, you might want to repair it so you can actually use it or get full enjoyment from it.

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Hot Groupon Deals Launched Today!

Saving In Akron

LightKeeper Pro Holiday Light-Strand-Repair Tool – Online Deal : $15 for a LightKeeper Pro with Bulb and Fuse Tester from Ulta-Lit Technologies ($29.95 Repair tool mentioned on Rachael Ray Show locates source of light strand failures & fixes damaged light sets with simple pull of trigger. Shipping Included.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. But at the beginning of our journey to pay off the debt, I was listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. We stopped retirement contributions.

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Road Tripping Alone – How To Do It Well

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have satellite radio, there are several comedy channels, and you can flip back and forth between them. Frugal Dating And The Fun Factor A couple of weekends ago, the boyfriend had to take his truck to the shop to get repaired. There are many ways to find comedy. My job requires me to spend an average of.

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Here’s how you can do that without breaking the bank or losing your sanity: Do Your Research “When buying a used car, punch the buttons on the radio. You are going to need gas, car insurance, and money for car maintenance and repair costs. Buying a new car is only the beginning.

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