Recent Frugal Blog | Home (See Also Home Blog) PostsOne Person's Trash is Another Person's Gardenby Mary Ann Romans01 Oct 2009 11:15 AMLast week I put dinner in the oven, and then I went outside to see if my husband needed any help with the yard work. I found him creating a "burn" pile that consisted of about a quarter of a large forsythia bush that was in our backyard. He just wanted the thing gone. What to Buy for Your Home in Octoberby Mary Ann Romans23 Sep 2009 11:08 AMIn a previous post, I talked about some grocer food items that you should get ready to buy in October, even to the point of starting to stock up on those coupons, now. There are other bargains out there in October, especially for the home. How to Save Money on Carpetby Mary Ann Romans22 Sep 2009 10:56 AMIn retrospect, I think we spent far too much on carpet for our family room. In our defense, this was the first time that we ever actually purchased carpet. We did do some research and got a few discounts, but we probably could have done more. Here are some of the things I've learned since then. Extending the Life of Your Couchby Mary Ann Romans14 Sep 2009 12:45 PMMaking something last longer is a sure way to save in the long run. Just think about the money you can save if your couch (or sofa) looks as good ten years later, as it did on the day you bought it. I used to know a neighbor who got tired of her furniture usually within two years of purchasing it. Three DIY Projects that Will Save You Moneyby Mary Ann Romans28 Aug 2009 08:18 AMOne way to save money that doesn't require you to shop less is to take on different, but easy, do it yourself projects around your home that you might normally hire someone to do. How We Saved Money on Furniture and Home Decorby Mary Ann Romans27 Aug 2009 10:37 AMWe are in the middle of fixing up our dining room, complete with a new dining room table, a set of six chairs, and all of the tablecloths, place mats and decorative touches. We've already installed a new lighting fixture. One thing we haven't done is to spend a lot of money on any of this. Toilet Frugalityby Mary Ann Romans18 Aug 2009 09:18 AMFrom the extreme to the sublime, frugal living can take on all sorts of levels. It is important and fun to try new ways to save. Some you will like and continue to use, others you wouldn't even think of doing. Three Ways Your Garage Can Save You Moneyby Mary Ann Romans13 Jul 2009 05:10 AMThat little oft-neglected space in your home, the garage, can save you money if you let it work for you. Here are just three of the ways that your garage can save, or even make you money. House Your Car Use your garage to actually house your car. This is such a foreign concept to most of us. How to Save Money on Towels and Washclothsby Mary Ann Romans07 Jul 2009 08:53 AMAre your old towels getting a little scratchy but you don't want to spend a fortune on new towels? Try the following tips to help you save. Check the beach towel sales Right now, many stores have beach towels for sale. Save Money on Landscapingby Mary Ann Romans30 Jun 2009 09:05 AMThe nice weather may have you looking at your yard with a critical eye. Do you need to make some improvements to your landscape? How can you do this inexpensively? Here are some ideas. Free materials All sorts of free materials can be had if you look around an ask. Recent Blog Comments |
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