House and Home
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 for the little Christmas Cactus that’s sitting in my window. Still, the frugal part of me has always [...]
Cut the Clutter: An Interview with Peter Walsh
I read a lot of books. Every once in a while I read a book that I know is going to be life changing. After watching a recent Oprah show featuring Peter Walsh, the organizing expert [...]
75 Frugal Hacks for Your Home
Decorating and maintaining a home is expensive, but there are things you can do to cut the cost. Lately it seems that every time I turn on the news, there’s a story about the mortgage crisis [...]
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