A few weeks ago, I talked about how there are times when it might be best to hire a professional for home projects. As much as I like to save money and do as much of it as we can ourselves, there are times with it might be best to hire it out. If you decide to hire the job out to a pro, there is still a great way you can save. Do the demo yourself! When we renovated our home back in 2012, … [Read more...]
Frugal Pantry Staples
While I was working full-time, I rarely cooked meals from scratch. I did my best to get a meal on the table, but we honestly ate out a pretty good amount of the time. The meals I did cook were pretty basic and my arsenal was very small. Since having children and becoming a full time homemaker, I have been doing much more of my own cooking. Some of my motivation is to save money, but there … [Read more...]
Ways We Save: Buy Used Children’s Clothes
This week's Ways We Save post is something I've talked about here before. But, since spring and warmer weather is here, it's time to start thinking about switching out children's clothes. Say "goodbye" to those sweaters and pants and say "hello" to the t-shirts, shorts, and swimsuits. There are definitely times when I score some great deals on brand new clothes {or we are … [Read more...]
When to Hire a Professional for Home Projects
I used to think that my husband and I were pretty adventurous when it came to DIY house projects. After all, we've always lived in old homes and each one included the phrase "needs a little TLC" in the listings. Need I say more? But the longer I'm a home owner, the older I get, and the less energy I have, I'm convinced there are some jobs that should be left up to the professionals. While I … [Read more...]
Homemade Wood Floor Cleaner
Learn how to mix up your own homemade wood floor cleaner. You can keep your hardwood floors clean without buying an extra product at the store. I love the character and charm found in older homes. One of my favorite things typically found in older homes is hardwood floors. I love the imperfections and creeks found in the hardwood floors of older homes. Both of the homes we’ve owned … [Read more...]
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