The other day I was thrilled when my husband agreed to hire someone to take care of the trees growing around our fence, specifically the trees growing against the fence. I called several. Some I left a message with and some offered to come by and give me a quote. Not one of them […]
Every time we try and get some work done on this fence project, something else pops up. Take the case of the trees. The trees growing around the fence were small when we moved here about six years ago. In our naivete, city folk that we were, we thought he trees would give us a […]
As you know, we’re taking on the monumental task of replacing our backyard fence. Rather than give you regular written updates, I felt you would get a better sense of what needs to be done with my first ever Simply Thrifty video blog post.
As you can see, the fence is in major disrepair. The […]
So that fence I was telling you about? The fence panels were delivered yesterday in the pouring rain, Except the truck driver/forklift operator said they wouldn’t fit in our garage. So he left them in the driveway and I covered them with a tarp until Mr Ng came home.
As suspected, the […]
Today was spend a lot of money day at the Ng’s. This happens every now and then and while most of the spending is necessary, it’s still a jolt to see the grand total.
Our backyard fence is in major disrepair. I can live without a fence but since we have a pool one […]
It’s getting to be spring cleaning and fix up time. As soon as the snow thaws folks begin to clean out gutters and get rid of winter yard debris. Many folks find themselves with leaky gutters after a snow filled winter. Fortunately, fixing it is easy an there’s no need to call in a professional.
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This is a very cool video I came across today. Have some old or outdated t-shirts taking up space? Make them into skirts!
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This enterprising young lady offers tips on making a sparkly headband, or taking old brooches and turning then into necklaces. What great tips! What I’m even more impressed with is how she works within her budget to make some unique pieces. This type of creativity should always be applauded and rewarded.
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Thanks to my sister Diana for suggesting this post.
The Internet is a wonderful and exciting educational tool. There are instructions online for how to do just about anything. Don’t let that stop you from going out and exploring some wonderful free […]
After reading this item at The Consumerist, I couldn’t let it pass without bringing it to you. The post is entitled "7 Things to Regularly Check on Your Car to Save Money" and offers sound practical advice.
Everything here from checking your coolant and anti-freeze to changing your air filters are easy things you […]
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