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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can save money on rent, I know because we got rent reductions. Here’s how we saved money on rent. How else can you save money while renting? Handy man – For a continuing rent reduction, offer to be the go to person for the rest of the tenants when things go bong in the night.

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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We rent to my brother, but prior to our current arrangement, we were looking for a tenant for the time period between when the suite was ready, and when my brother was going to move in. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way. It’s Hard to Find Responsible Tenants. Being Mistaken for the Tenant.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. You can save money on fabric to reupholster pieces by using colorful printed sheets or buying fabric on the bolt online or through a textile mill or local outlet.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage.