Recent Frugal Blog | Improvement PostsBasement Floor Savings (And Garage Floor, Too)by Mary Ann Romans03 Sep 2007 05:34 PMAs you might now know, I am blogging over at the Home Blog (as well as here at the Frugal Blog and there at the Computing Blog), and I am sharing my family's adventure as we clean out our garage. Now that the garage floor is nice and clean, my husband has mentioned painting it. Make A Designer Table from Paper Bags!by Mary Ann Romans21 Aug 2007 09:23 AMYes, it can be done. You can make your own designer table that has a really interesting leather look for pennies, and all by using ordinary paper bags. What is more, is that you can use this same technique to create other pieces of furniture and even a durable and unique floor. Appliance Repair for Lessby Mary Ann Romans02 Aug 2007 01:01 PMJust recently, I wrote about how sometimes it makes sense to pay for an extended warranty when buying products on appliances. But what if you don't have a warranty on your machine? Major and minor appliances can be costly to repair. Saving Money on Yardworkby Nicole Humphrey15 Jul 2007 08:10 PMYes, it's another post that stems from our preparing our house to sell. This time, we are looking at the back yard. I've always been one to save money on anything I can, but with yards, you have to keep them looking good, for fear of the complaining neighbors or zoning issues. Frugal Shopping: When to Start Home Improvement Projects and Save the Mostby Nicole Humphrey27 Apr 2007 08:19 AMHome improvement projects, can really spruce up the place. In addition, they add value to your home, and make it easier to sell. Even if you are not selling or looking to spruce up the place, you might have a home improvement project you would like to get started anyway. Frugal Spring Cleaning: Washing Windowsby Mary Ann Romans09 Apr 2007 08:50 AMWant to make your house sparkle inside and out? Spring cleaning doesn't require expensive products. with the following advice, you can wash your windows the frugal way! Our new home is in some serious need of spring cleaning. Save Water with A Faucet Aeratorby Mary Ann Romans29 Mar 2007 04:36 AMHere is another little secret to saving water. Use a faucet aerator, and you will cut down on your water usage without noticing any changes in water pressure. A faucet aerator is a small device that attaches to individual faucets throughout your house. How to Repair A Garden Hoseby Mary Ann Romans06 Mar 2007 09:50 AMGarden hoses are expensive! Learning how to repair your hose can save you lots of cash. Home Heating Costs: Have You Done the Snow Test?by Mary Ann Romans01 Feb 2007 01:10 PMAs I sit here in my little office in Pennsylvania, I can see the snow falling yet again. It has been snowing on and off for the past few days. Sometimes it sticks and sometimes it doesn't. One thing that is consistent about the weather is that it has been cold. Brrrrrr. Frugal Home Improvement: Make Your Doorknobs Glowby Mary Ann Romans08 Dec 2006 12:52 PMDid you know that there is one easy-to-use tool that can quickly and easily make all of the hardware in your house glow with that holiday shine? Chances are you probably have this tool in your home somewhere. Recent Blog Comments pkwynn says... "i agree as a checker in a grocery store, I don't see anything wrong with checking your receipt in front of the checker, we all make mistakes." Mary Ann Romans says... "Memartha, I didn't know about the free toy program." |
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