Category: House and Home
04.11.2008
A Memorable, Yet Frugal, Thanksgiving
A memorable Thanksgiving doesn’t have to break the bank. It’s November already, and Thanksgiving is right around the…
01.10.2008
Before You Sign That Rental Agreement…
Make sure you do a detailed…and I do mean detailed…walkthrough, and document everything that is wrong with the…
24.09.2008
5 Frugal Ways to Lower Your Heating Bills This Winter
As we pass by the first day of fall, it has me thinking of how I am going…
22.09.2008
Edible Landscaping Part 2: Landscaping the Frugal Way
If you missed last week’s post on Edible Landscaping for Beginners, make sure you go back and read…
15.09.2008
Edible Landscaping Plan for Beginners: Part One
Why plant just any plant in your landscaping when you can plant something edible and accomplish the same…
26.08.2008
Non-Toxic Homemade Oven Cleaner Recipe: Baking Soda and Water
I cannot stress how much I hate cleaning the oven. But I cleaned my oven anyway. I’ll confess,…
04.08.2008
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008: What Does it Mean for You?
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act provides assistance to those facing foreclosure. Last week President Bush signed into…
23.07.2008
My Square-Foot Garden Overfloweth
Veggies from my square-foot garden. It started on a whim last March. Liz and Jim were out of…
11.03.2008
Recycling Saves Money and the Environment
Being frugal means being a good steward of your resources. What better way to be a good steward…
10.03.2008
How to Build a Square Foot Garden Box
I’ve never been very good at gardening. I’ve pretty much killed every plant I’ve tried to grow, except…