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Beat the High Cost of Dining-Room Chairs
It wasn’t until our old dining-room chairs were already kindling that I discovered how expensive new chairs would be. Sticker shock made me fervently wish I had first tried to mend the rickety ones with wood glue. That was thirty-three … Continue reading
Posted in Décor on a Dime
Tagged creative solutions, frugal shopping, household tips, recycling
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Create Tools from Unusual Sources
When I decommissioned my old vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago, I asked Jennifer if she could think of any other uses for its parts. She said, “Maybe the handle would work to turn off your water main control … Continue reading
Posted in Resourceful Recycling
Tagged creative solutions, household tips, recycling, trash to treasure
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Tablecloths Can Stretch Decorating Budgets
One way I’ve stretched my decorating budget is by using commercial-type tablecloths such as those you see at nice restaurants. No, I’m not suggesting you swipe one off the table at Chez Fifi even if you do leave a generous … Continue reading
Repurpose Fabric for Cleaning and More
In response to last week’s post about sheet rags and bath-towel dusters, reader Hema wrote, “I would like to add that men’s cotton undershirts and children’s cotton diapers are quite absorbent, and I use them for cleaning.” Hema’s right. So … Continue reading
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Tagged cleaning tips, creative solutions, household tips, recycling
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Save Money with Sheet Rags and Bath-Towel Dusters
Using fabric instead of disposable wipes for household cleaning can save a lot of money while reducing the amount of trash going to landfills. Since each Savage Sister has her own favorite tip on the subject, we’ll both contribute to … Continue reading
New Reflections on Old Mirrors
Before tossing an item into the garbage, consider what other purpose it might be used for. This is a key to being fiercely frugal, and it often provides surprising solutions. Take my old medicine cabinet, for instance. When I painted … Continue reading
Extend a Driveway with Recycled Concrete
When I purchased my house three years ago, I was concerned about weeds that previous owners had allowed to conquer the yard. A particular worry was the driveway’s right-hand border where a short parking pad had cracked and the pieces … Continue reading
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Tagged creative solutions, landscaping, trash to treasure
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Ten Ways to Save Money on Greeting Cards
If you’d like to save money on greeting cards, this week’s post gives you ten ideas to avoid paying full price. 1. Watch for coupons and sales. While charging several dollars for a few graphics and a clever punch line … Continue reading
The Savage Sisters’ Super Glass Cleaner
Do you ever wonder how minerals can be good for the body but bad for windows and laundry? As a nurse, I’m fascinated by the fact that calcium and magnesium keep our bones strong and our hearts beating, but they … Continue reading
Puzzle Glue: A Great Solution
If I’ve learned anything from TV decorating shows, it’s that art is in the eye of the beholder. All a big-name decorator has to do is stick a clump of coral on a coffee table or drag a branch in … Continue reading
Posted in Décor on a Dime, The Gentle Art of Mending with Glue
Tagged crafts, creative solutions, glue, repair
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The Fiercely Frugal SAVAGE SISTERS 