Recent Frugal Blog | Home (See Also Home Blog) PostsFrugal Designer Touches for Your Homeby Mary Ann Romans22 Jun 2009 05:39 AMI am so ready to toss off winter's doldrums and brighten up the house. The problem with new decor, however, can be the cost. From designer fabrics to new accessories, even a little brightening can make an impact on the budget. Ah ha! frugal living to the rescue. The Frugal Benefits of a Small Houseby Mary Ann Romans16 Jun 2009 07:02 AMIf you are one of the lucky few these days to be blessed with a small house then congratulations. Yes, a small house is indeed a blessing. Here is why you are so much better off than families with huge McMansions. How to Save Money on a Bathroom Renovationby Mary Ann Romans07 Jun 2009 06:03 AMIt is a great time right now to renovate your home. The cost of building materials are down, and many contractors are lowering their labor charges in order to get work. You can save even more money when you do your projects yourself. 12 Ways Staying Home Saves Moneyby Mary Ann Romans12 Dec 2008 11:49 AMIf you can manage a day at home instead of out and about you will save money. There is nothing really special that you need to do, but the savings will rack up. The more staying home days you can manage in a month, the more you will save. Interview with the Chicken Lady 3by Mary Ann Romans07 Nov 2008 11:30 AMAre you ready to raise your own chickens and enjoy delicious home grown eggs? This is the last blog post in our series that asks an expert chicken lady about all there is to know. If you missed the earlier two posts, I strongly suggest that you go back and catch up. Raising Chickens: Interview with the Chicken Lady 2by Mary Ann Romans06 Nov 2008 12:40 PMIf you have ever wondered what it might be like to raise your own chickens, then you definitely want to keep reading this series. We have a genuine Families.com member who is willing to share all of the ins and outs of raising chickens for eggs and more. Raising Chickens: Interview with the Chicken Ladyby Mary Ann Romans05 Nov 2008 07:57 AMHave you ever considered raising chickens? Not only can this be a fun past time, but it can also be very frugal. Imagine, you can have free, organic (if you wish) eggs for free whenever you want them. Chickens can also control bugs and weeds on your property. Frugal Car Repair and Maintenance Tipsby Nicole Humphrey14 Apr 2008 07:24 AMCars are a place where saving money is not always possible. They are also a place that quality should not be compromised. However, there are a few ways you can save money on car repairs and car maintenance. Here are a few tips. Picking Our Own Trashby Mary Ann Romans08 Apr 2008 04:32 AMSome times sweating the small stuff can add up. It all depends on your circumstances and your level of frugality. Here is one of the things that we have done this past week that could be considered frugal. We keep a large, lined, garbage can down in the basement. Getting Free Design Ideasby Mary Ann Romans06 Apr 2008 09:14 AMIt is always exciting when you have the opportunity to decorate or redesign a room. We are slowly making our way through repairs here at our house and are almost ready to decorate our family room. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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