Home Maintenance, Saving Money, Tips

How To Save Money On Repairs

Here are a few tips and tricks for saving money on repairs – Keep track of your manuals.  I have a binder wherein I keep the manuals for all of the tools and appliances that we buy.  Quick tip – If you’ve lost your manual, check online.  Search by manufacturer and model number. Check to see if the item is…

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My DIY Adventures

Over the past few years, I’ve worked to improve my DIY skills.  Here are a few of the projects I’ve tackled – with an eye towards saving money and doing it myself. I replaced the garbage disposal below our kitchen sink.  This project was relatively simple.  I worried a little bit about the electrical connection, but I figured it out.  The…

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Get Rid Of The Stuff You Do Not Use

Several years ago, I decided to take control and rid myself of the stuff that I did not use.  I gathered some cardboard boxes, and went to work, removing the clutter from our home.  I went through our closets, cabinets, dressers, and drawers.  I separated our unused stuff in to four boxes. Box 1 – Give It  – I encourage…

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