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Frugal Drain Cleaner

If you have slow drains but don’t want to spend a lot on commercial drain cleaners, you can try this trick. It doesn’t use harsh chemicals, so it is safe for septic tanks and can be used over and over again. You can use help dissolve built up scum and hair in any of your drains (ugh), including the sink, the shower, and the bathtub. Regular maintenance will help keep your drains clean and flowing well. If your drains have gotten to the point where they are completely clogged and absolutely no water is moving through, then this remedy might … Continue reading →

How to Repair A Garden Hose

Garden hoses are expensive! Learning how to repair your hose can save you lots of cash. Remember that one of the principals of frugal living is to reduce your waste, so why buy a new hose when you can still use the old one? Do you have a hose that is generally good shape but is in need of a repair? You can easily repair most damage, from a pin hole leak to a tear in the hose. There are two main ways to patch a garden hose. The first and easiest is by using a hose repair kit. These … Continue reading →

Earn $500 to Improve Your Home

If you are thinking about making your home more energy efficient, this year is the perfect time. There is a federal tax credit in effect that makes you eligible for up to a $500 credit when you make energy-efficient home improvements. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is in effect for improvements up to December 31, 2007. That give you almost the whole year to plan and improve. I am a big fan of making our home more energy efficient. After all, it saves big money in the long run, and may even make your house more valuable when it … Continue reading →

My First Week in Review

Well, this was my very first week as a blogger for the Families.com Frugal Living Blog. It has been so much fun, and I’ve already met some great people. I can’t wait to get to know all of you better. In addition to writing blogs, you’ll see me pop up on the forums here and there. I am really interested to know what you think of the articles I have posted so far. Please feel free to comment and share your suggestions. Do you want to see more articles on beauty, food, home improvement or something else? I’ve tried to … Continue reading →

Secret Sources of Free and Low Cost Paint

While painting is a relatively inexpensive way to improve your home, the price of paint and supplies can really add up. However, there are a couple of frugal tricks to getting free and low cost paint. Ask Friends and Neighbors Chances are, there are plenty of garages all over your neighborhood where paint is hiding. Primer, interior paint and exterior paint, it is all there. Most people are only too happy to pass it on to someone who will use it. People tend to overbuy paint because they are afraid they will run out. They don’t realize that with computer … Continue reading →

Frugal Home Improvement: Make Your Doorknobs Glow

Did you know that there is one easy-to-use tool that can quickly and easily make all of the hardware in your house glow with that holiday shine? Chances are you probably have this tool in your home somewhere. Shining up your doorknobs, outdoor locks, house numbers and other types of household hardware is such an easy project, but the results make such a difference in your home. I’ve lived in our present home for more than six years now, and my husband has been here for almost nine years. In living here and keeping up with the day to day, … Continue reading →