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This Online Group Encourages People To Live Frugally, And Here Are 50 Of Their Best Money-Saving Hacks (New Pics)
We arguably live in a throwaway culture in the West: instead of fixing or upscaling things, we tend to buy new products. And many of us spend money on frivolous things, left, right, and center. That new phone that just came out? That cutting-edge fashion statement of a coat? We’ve got to have them. Here and now. However, there is a different way to live.
The r/Frugal subreddit is here to save the day (and your wallet). A community of over 2 million dedicated members, it’s a platform for people to share advice on how to live a frugal lifestyle. And it’s been active ever since 2008. We’ve collected some of their best recent thrifty hacks below.
When you’re done enjoying this list and upvoting all of your favorite pics, make sure to drop by the comment section to share any frugal living tips that you might have, dear Pandas. And if you’re in the mood for some more r/Frugal goodness, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s previous article about the online community right over here.
Bored Panda was interested in learning more about frugal living and how to save money, so we reached out to financial expert Sam Dogen to get his take on things. Sam is the author of ‘Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom’ and the founder of Financial Samurai. He told us that the number one thing that we should be doing is saving more money. Or, as he calls it, paying ourselves first.
"We need to always pay ourselves first by automatically contributing to our tax-advantaged retirement accounts and setting aside a recommended 20% or more of after-tax earnings to save and invest. The more you can make your savings and investing automatic, the better. People are surprisingly good at living on less," he said. You'll find our full interview with Sam below, dear Pandas.
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Wanted New Fabric, Wouldn't Get New Fabric Until I Used My Old Stuff. Wanted A Rug, Didn't Want To Pay For A Rug. Two Birds, One Stone! Work In Progress. Made From New Batting (Less Than $20) And Scrap Fabric (Some 20+ Years Old). Not The Prettiest Thing I've Made, But I Like It
BorPand8 3 years ago
Yeah, they must have made some really nice stuff for this to look bad in comparison
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Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
I cut up my old T-shirts, braid them and add them to a rug. The rug gradually gets bigger.
Otter 3 years ago
Is that as simple as it sounds? Because the time = money equation is part of frugality, so while the above rug is beautiful, I'm not sure that spending hours carefully wrapping the batting and stitching everything into place qualifies as "frugal"... unless someone really enjoys sewing.
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Blackstone 3 years ago (edited)
This has inspired me. I love doing crafts, but I need to make more useful things and fill needs. I'm thinking of dying some of my husband's ratty old undershirts and cut them up to make some rugs.
Concept-Peter Roosdorp 3 years ago
In sweden we have a history of creating this type of carpet, but woven not sown. So much, that they have become their own category of carpet. My grandmother would make them from the scraps of her sowing. And I even have one or two somewhere that was made from strips of plastic, great for outdoor use. Now however, they are seldom made from scraps, and you can buy them at ikea.
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago (edited)
Great use of scraps. Not hard to do either, just takes patience. I’ve made chair seat pads like this. My mother had some that lasted FOREVER.
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#2
Hi-Vis Jackets For Dogs Are Between $40 And $80 Nzd - I Brought A Second Hand Child’s Hi-Vis Jacket For $1 And It Fits Perfectly! Frugal Win!
Marilyn leger 3 years ago
But Rookie really wants to know what you're doing to him!
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Sheila Stamey 3 years ago
His face says " but the other dogs make fun of me when I'm the crossing guard
JJ Buddhabrot 3 years ago
Insane mark up for the dog vests.. this isn't even frugal, it's justice
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I do this too, but I always have to make alterations for doggo comfort. Now I have Boston Terriers, and like pugs and Frenchys, they're hard to fit.
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
You know those doggie wipes they sell for $12 - $40 a pack? Buy generic baby wipes instead, at $2 - $3 a pack. My dog always heads straight for mud puddles, plus his fur grows into “pantaloons” around his butt, so he sometimes needs a cleanup on his…somewhere. Oh, and guess what? The wipes are the SAME, whether doggie or baby.
#3
I Refuse To Pay The Silly Prices For A Stuffed Toy, My Son Wanted A Few Characters To Match The (British) Children’s TV Shows. So I Made Them From Felt Instead
Jerry Mathers 3 years ago
I don't see this as cheap so much as a time vs. money. Those figures are well made. Factor in material cost and time and I think you end paying more. On the other hand you having some nice and unique items.
Carole Reid 3 years ago
How much were the store bought ones? Craft ing is not inexpensive. It's time consuming and takes practice and always requires more equipment. But, if it give one pleasure and increased talent, those are the only reasons to craft. Leonardo DiVinci was not trying to save money.
Otter 3 years ago
Well that's the thing, the whole time = money thing has to be reckoned into frugality, and for me at least, spending hours to save a few bucks isn't frugal. But then I have more money than time, and it's possible that a stay-at-home parent might have more time for crafting than money.
Load More Replies... No you can't have my name 3 years ago
So you won't buy the toy but you'll buy the items to make your own that arguably come to about the same price in the end?
Blackstone 3 years ago
A lot of these characters aren't readily available as plushes. I found the lady bird on Amazon for $12, but a Ben doll was $80 and the rest were not available. So if she wanted her child to have a set of these dolls, it's either make them or buy from Etsy.
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I do this for my daughter. Crafting is my hobby, so I often make little plushies of characters where commerical ones aren't available.
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
I made my mom a crocheted Baby Yoda when she was upset about not being able to get one when the show first came out.
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According to author and financial expert Sam, people easily overspend on food and entertainment the most. Many of them aren't aware of how much they're actually spending.
"I was talking to one woman who thought she should only be spending $4,000 a month on food and entertainment. Yet, she always gets a credit card bill for $10,000 a month instead. She had no idea where all the money was going. When she finally did a detailed analysis, she realized she consistently overspent on food, drinks, and all sorts of automatic streaming subscriptions such as Netflix, Disney+, and more," he gave a specific example about the importance of taking a close look at one's finances.
#4
Rosemary Went Crazy In The Garden - So I’m Using Sprigs To Freshen The Bathroom - The Steam From The Shower Accentuates The Smell Keeping The Bathroom Smelling Fresh
AnnaBanana 3 years ago
When you said "Rosemary went crazy in the garden", my first thought was that Rosemary sounds like a really fun person!
Sage Gusano 3 years ago
I must watch too many horror films, because I was picturing Rosemary with a shovel...
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Rosemary Booth 3 years ago
My mom's name is Rosemary too, so technically I'm Rosemary's baby. Definitely not evil though. XD
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Jo Davies 3 years ago
Mine did the same. I gave half to local restaurants and the other half I split and grew new plants. The restaurants all gave me regular orders, charged at half price of normal suppliers, which meant I could carry on growing and buy seeds for crops to supply my local children's home with fresh vegetables.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Rosemary plants do tend to do that. I recommend growing them in pots to prevent them from taking over.
Auntriarch 3 years ago
When I cut back my herbs I put the cuttings under the garden table, so when you sit down your feet scuff the herbs and release the scent
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I have never been able to grow rosemary here... too hot and humid for it, so I am very envious of your crazy rosemary!
Jamma 3 years ago
Same. I would love a giant rosemary shrub. The only thing I get en masse is mint!
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Crochet Swiffer Mops. Wet Refills Add Up With 2 Dogs. No More! Made 2 For $3/Ea And They Work Way Better Than The Refills
Burs 3 years ago
I need to try that. I love our swifter but the pads are wasteful
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Aussie Bloke 3 years ago
I started reading this and in my head it came out as crotch sniffer...
Parthania Dawson 3 years ago
I like this and I wanted to learn to crochet. This would be a nice project.
#6
I Am Too Cheap To Buy Cuff Links And I Work In A Machine Shop
Loty 3 years ago
This is genius. Make them out of silver and sell them on etsy. I'd buy a pair.
Mark Howell 3 years ago
This is style. I bought two pairs for use at Christmas, one set is sheep the other just a plain black and white stripe. So I wear a sheep cufflink on my left wrist and a striped one on my right ( in England there is a sweet called a 'Humbeg' which is black and white striped), so I have Baa Humbug to those who know. )
Brandon 3 years ago
This I like. Cufflinks are one of the things (like ties, tie bars, socks, and underwear) that can be worn formally while still having some fun. It accentuates your personality and it has the story behind it because you work at a machine shop, so go for it. One of the surgeons I worked with often wore medicine-related ties.
Devil's Advocate 3 years ago
If you're buying the expensive shirts that *need* cufflinks, then you can afford a cheap or second hand pair, surely?
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Could just be that a cheap nice shirt lost its buttons
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Aussie Bloke 3 years ago
Mate if you can afford decent French-cuff shirts, you can afford decent cufflinks...
Sam personally believes that we don't live in a throwaway culture. "Overall, we are becoming more conscientious of how we spend our money and recycle products. From buying secondhand cars, to getting hand-me-down children’s clothes, to buying used luxury items on the Internet, we are making our money go farther. But I do believe there will be more revenge spending going on this year and next year as we move on from the pandemic."
According to the expert, the biggest benefit of living frugally is saving yourself time, which is your greatest resource (alongside energy). "The less you need, the less you have to work. And the less you have to work, the more time you save to do whatever you want," he said.
"As a frugal person, there is also a mental decluttering. The fewer things you have, the more free feel. Attachment is one of the reasons for suffering. To be able to let go is a wonderful feeling and ability."
#7
I Drive Through A Nice Neighborhood On My Way To The Grocery Store. Found This Dyson Dc40 With A Free Sign With Other Household Items In The Yard. Brought It Home And The Suction Was Horrible. Watched A Single Youtube Video To Remove The Clogs - Needs A Good Clean But It Works Perfectly
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago
Same here. I have a beautiful oak coffee table and end table that I found out on the curb driving thru a very nice neighborhood. I honestly thought maybe the residents had set them out when they were getting their carpet cleaned or something. Not the case. Items were on the curb, it was a Sunday and we had rain coming in. Items were so heavy I called my friend to have her son come to the address, then lift and put them in his van for transport. Yes, I gave him money for his help. There is a very tiny bit of paint on the coffee table. A spot, to be exact. Not sure why the previous owners abandoned them but I am very grateful.
Blackstone 3 years ago
I found my favorite lamp this way. Someone must have been remodeling and the had a bunch of stuff out on their driveway with a "free" sign.
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Francisco Manuel Teruel Gutiérrez 3 years ago
So, someone is throwing the Dyson away instead of basic maintenance?
Blackstone 3 years ago
What seems obvious to you and me may not be so obvious to someone else. My dad used to buy a lot of the returned tools and equipment from home improvement stores. Most of the time he could get the equipment to work just fine because whoever was using it before did not understand something about the product and it was too difficult or time-consuming for the employees to tackle. Sometimes it's just a matter of resources and time.
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Kindlovinghumble 3 years ago
I am Big on refurbished items and finding used furniture etc but I once read that it's not good to ever buy or get a "used" vacuum. Reason being is some people are NASTY and what they have in their house stays in a vacuum and can transfer from one house to another. It's pretty disgusting when they listed all the things that stay in a vacuum. I found it interesting and thought I'd share if anyone else wants to look it up.
Kathryn Baylis 3 years ago
My husband has gotten so many power tools and stuff like this. He’s in pest control, and has seen stuff that people throw away. He’ll ask if he can buy the item first, but since they were obviously throwing it away, people generally just tell him to take it, so they don’t have to bother with it anymore. He’s really good at taking stuff apart and figuring out what’s wrong, then fixing it and putting the thing back together (his mother told me he started doing that when he as a child). He’s gotten stuff like an almost new leaf blower and table saw that way: 1) the leaf blower only needed a $2 interior part replaced and has worked perfectly since, 2) the table saw was used once, jammed, and was being thrown away—-turns out the owner had replaced the blade that came with it and put the new one on wrong so it jammed.
lena canepa 3 years ago
oh!! I got my miele vac at the dump, had to get the broken cord and hose replaced for $100, and found a power brush for rugs on eBay for $35, and can I say I LOVE my little red vacuum! I also haven't bought but 3 pieces of furniture (wants, not needs) the most $20. I've always had that "dump luck". my boss used to place her wishes with me, and within less than 2 mos they would pitch up at my dump. and some seriously specific and odd requests too : o
#8
Get A Library Card...
Sheila Stamey 3 years ago
Instead of buying books, you borrow them, same with movies,etc. Some libraries even have limited streaming services. For movies, and most have a good selection of audibles. My son, ( an adult) accidentally asked for edibles at the counter instead of asking where the audible books on cd were, that was a giggle.
Martha Meyer 3 years ago (edited)
Did you... just explain how a library works? I sincerely hope no one needed an explanation, but you never know...
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Adrienne Gallo-Girard 3 years ago
As a public library director, this post warms my heart. We are here for you with books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers, streaming services, databases, classes, events, reference services, and in some cases, COVID home tests and vaccination clinics. Many libraries in the U.S. are going fine free to make sure the people who need library services the most can get them! We love our patrons and we're so glad to see so many people appreciate their local libraries.
Anne Reid 3 years ago
I was told that just signing up for a library card helps get funding, even if you never use it. I sign up at every library I can as a result, even when traveling. Is this true?
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tuzdayschild 3 years ago
I listen to audio books when I drive. My library offers thousands of them through Hoopla Digital.
Trees 3 years ago
My library does audiobooks via an app. Unlimited. And if they don't have what you want you request it, then a month later it's available. I used to have Audible which cost $16 a month for two years before I found this. They also have a subscription to online New York Times, Washington Post, New Yorker, and any number of online magazines...
Oopsydaisy 3 years ago
But do but books when you can. Borrowing is great, but it doesn't pay authors much. And in Australia (not sure about any other countries) digital borrowing pays them nothing.
Glasia van Duivels 3 years ago
It is better than having a book, reading it once and then it occupies 30 years your room. Also saves trees because of less paper produced
Hellish.to.some.extent 3 years ago
The library is amazing! My family has started using the holds system at ours, and we all use the same library card (though we each have our own). I can't imagine how much we've saved on that one card over the past year and a half!!
RiaDeCaterpillar 3 years ago
My library stopped putting the total on the receipts! so now i don't know how much i saved. my record was around 8,000 one year when i got all the marvel movies
#9
Vet Didn't Give Us Cones When They Got Neutered/Spayed So We Improvised! (We Made Sure They Could Breath And Eat Just Fine)
Henrik Schmidt 3 years ago
They don't look happy. But then, they probably wouldn't look happy with cones either.
MagicalUnicorn 3 years ago
i bet you wouldn't be impressed after loosing balls too :D
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Chris Harr 3 years ago
The look on the orange tabby's face says "You have to sleep sometime." 😆
Emily 3 years ago
He (most orange tabby's are male, 1 in 1000 are female) is probably still high on medication.
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Blackstone 3 years ago
With my Yorkie when she got spayed, I cut leg holes in a bandana and "sewed" it up her back with ribbon. Took like five minutes and she was so much happier than with a cone.
Steph Jay 3 years ago
I Stuffed an old sock and sewed one end with yarn sticking out and made a tiny hole in the toe. To thread some yarn through with a Huge knot in the end. It worked quite well.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I do this too... or a tee shirt for bigger dogs. Much more comfortable for them I think.
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Edith Chamberlain 3 years ago
Unlike dogs, cats usually don’t lick or bother surgical wounds so a cone is often not even necessary.
For the r/Frugal crowd, frugality is a mental approach that people take when they think about resource allocation. “It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors.” It’s all about wasting less and gaining more.
What’s more, the subreddit stresses that everyone has a slightly different understanding of what frugality and frugal living entails. So it’s best to enjoy the content and discuss things peacefully. Fights over semantics, on the other hand, aren’t very welcome. In short, the community is open to everyone and frowns on gatekeeping.
#10
Don't Forget About The Abandoned Paint Can Section Of Lowe's & Home Depot. Scored A Gallon Of This Color For Only $9!! You Can't Even Get A Sample For That Price. (Sorry, No Before Picture. We Were Too Excited To Wait)
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Thank you my paint is peeling cause we can't afford $30 for enough to paint a room!
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Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago
It’s called “oops paint” every store has a different place for them, so just ask at the paint desk! The 8 oz. Sample sizes are $0.50, the quarts are $2.50 and the gallons are $9! I’m my opinion, the weekend is the best time to go, because there are more people trying to do projects.
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100% agreed, people have paints mixed and then leave them on the shelf, I look for those paints for odd jobs and saves me quite a few $$$
Otter 3 years ago
But do you ever find two or more matching paint cans among the rejects? So while this is a great idea, can you ever paint anything large this way?
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Stannous Flouride 3 years ago
Most places that sell paint have a bunch of mis-tinted , mistake, or ordered-but-never-picked-up paint. Always cheap and if not to your liking can be blended with another to make something you can live with. They all sell empty new cans and lids for $2-$3 so get one to mix the paint in.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
At my Lowe's and Home Depot they are very close to the paint shaker and close to the paint desk. It's a great resource for small projects, and rarely, VERY rarely, you can find two colors you can mix to make a larger batch. There is a reason it's called "oops". Some colors are just not what the customer wanted, too dark, too green... whatever. Others are because they truly are atrocious colors. The last time I looked they only had a color I have been thinking of as "raspberry mud"
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Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
What?! I shop at Lowes and never realized this existed! I will check it out- Thanks.
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When Your Bar Soap Gets Wafer Thin, You Can Still Use It Up All The Way Be Pressing It Onto The Next Bar When It's Sudsy And Let It Dry
CATMONSTER2018 3 years ago
Dove: "Scoff, we don't want to be combined with those... lesser soaps, ill crumble from disgust."
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I thought everyone did this??? People were just throwing that piece away?
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago
I have always done this since childhood. That's what I was taught to do.
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Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago
My dad does this. Unfortunately he doesn't wait for it to be paper thin, he does it halfway through so now he has a giant soap ball that constantly causes my suction cup bar soap holder (he's the only one in my house that uses bar soap) to fall off.
Dani Alexander 3 years ago
We put ours in the toilet when this happens. I don’t remember the reason, but yeh, it’s just there ig.
Tim 3 years ago
Putting it in the tank can help clean the bowl each time you flush.
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#12
Since We're Doing Greenhouses, I Built This At The Beginning Of Lockdown With Reclaimed Pvc, Wood, And Polyethylene Film For Greenhouses. It Held Up To 2' Of Snow On Top Over Last Winter As Well As A Handful Of Strong Wind Storms. No Plans, Just Boredom!
Grumble O'Pug 3 years ago
This just proves to me that I would starve if I had to live off my handy person skills.
lena canepa 3 years ago
my parents did a half one of these up against the barn, my mom used to let the chickens in during the winter when it was warm enough, for a change of scenery
Grady'sRaider 3 years ago
Use a pup tent style frame covered with plastic and held down by rocks, to protect a row of tenders in your garden.
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Friend bought one spent hundreds - needless to say it was Gone With the Wind! (actually a little breeze!)
Earlier, Jake Butler from the ‘Save the Student’ team that advises British students on how to make their money go further, told Bored Panda about one way to save money. He took a look at food costs and how to reduce them, with regard to saying ‘no’ to fast-food and takeaways while learning to cook at home.
#13
My Fiancé Wanted To Flatten Her Pockets With An Iron But Realized We Didn’t Have One. Showed Her You Can Get By Using A Pot Of Boiling Water And A Spray Bottle. I Guess Growing Up Poor Can Come In Handy
Concept-Peter Roosdorp 3 years ago
All you need is something hot and flat. Old irons where just that, a piece of flat iron with a handle. You heated it by putting it on your stove.
Vetus Vespertilio 3 years ago
That’s an oldie but a goodie! I used to heat my grandmother’s irons on top of her coal stove. It’s a bit difficult to regulate the heat but after a while you get a feel for it. She also had a curling rod that you heated the same way.
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Mary 3 years ago
Uhm... Not so sure that's actually saving you money. How much electricity do you consume to boil the water and how many times are you gonna boil it up again? Just thinking out loud
April Stephens 3 years ago
But a store-bought iron also uses electricity, and evidently they don't iron frequently
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Downstairs Mini Fridge Stopped Working. Wife Said To Just Toss It And Get A New One. Watched A Couple Videos On How To Diagnose/Fix Refrigerator Issues. A $9 Replacement Overload Relay Later And It Works Again
Moneythink 3 years ago
I've done a lot of this, and yes, the internet is an amazing resource. Most things really aren't that hard - once you've found out how to do it.
Mazer 3 years ago
Learn to recondition my plastic headlights, fixed a very old address sign my friend had sentimental value for, learned all about geology, now looking into creating terrariums. I love YouTube it has enhanced my down time while I wait for the medical community to step up on fixing what they broke in my body.
Kat 3 years ago
Depends on how old the fridge is ... Saving money on repairs can cost you a lot on electricity as newer models are more efficient
John C 3 years ago
Personally I'm lucky enough to be able to afford 100% renewable energy in my home, so that changes the equation for me. I think it's ok to use more (renewable) energy if that means preventing a huge appliance from going to a landfill prematurely.
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GirlFriday 3 years ago
I repaired my dryer by watching a youtube video. I paid $17 for the part and saved myself a $165 service call or $400 for a new dryer.
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
I've done this too but you should check your amps or keep a close watch on your fridge. Overloads are designed to fail as a safety factor. Sometimes they do shoot craps for no reason though.
Brandy Grote 3 years ago
A part and a video does save hundreds! I did this with my old car. New car is a bit more complex, but I think some bits are easy enough for me to do!
#15
I Run A Small Coffee Cart; Just Discovered You Can Use Old Cartons As Coffee Trays!
Dee 3 years ago (edited)
TetraPacs can be recycled where facilities exist.. they take them where I live in southern Ontario🇨🇦
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Jake pointed out that you can save quite a lot of money if you choose to eat out less. However, this doesn’t mean having to wave ‘goodbye’ to your favorite meals. You can learn to cook them at home, whether with the help of a recipe book, advice on the internet, or video tutorials. The added bonus is that when you cook for yourself, you’re in total control of what goes into the meal. Nutritional control, here we come.
#16
Garden Cart I Made For My Wife. Nearly All Reused, Upcycled Or Free Materials
Mark Howell 3 years ago
My wife would love one of these and have me wheel her round all day, while she sips a strawberry daiquiri. ;o)
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago
Throw some pillows in there and you could probably charge people for being wheeled around in something like this, sipping a strawberry daiquiri. Maybe 20 minutes per person and you supply the daiquiri? Cost to be determined. Maybe noon to five on Saturdays? Great supplemental income.
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Grady'sRaider 3 years ago
Add brackets for tall side racks for this design to haul leaves in the fall.
Monique Reed 3 years ago
That is brilliant, but if it were mine you can bet I'd trip and impale myself on one of those pointy bits.
#17
Finally, A Pinterest Project That Worked Well And For Not Too Much $$
Ellie Rosser 3 years ago
Preventing as much light as possible hitting the contents helps them last considerably longer.
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Scarlett Fox 3 years ago
Canada? I'm Canadian and use a lot of spray paint for my small business, the price is killing me :(
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Kimberly Eldridge 3 years ago
I use this, but I just write the ingredient on a piece of paper and scotch tape it to the top.
C C 3 years ago
Here's a thought, now just hear me out but... what if we just leave them in their original packaging? Crazy, right
Fieke Engelen 3 years ago
And be more prone to insects etc, especially in a warm country like here
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Yeah ! Very good point! Or just leave them in their original container and recycle the jars?
Cattress511 3 years ago
These jars seal airtight which keeps out pests and helps keep food fresher for longer. Some wheat and grain products are prone to boweavils (that's a phonetic spelling), ants can be a real pain a few times a year at my house. Containers like this can also be used for home made cookies, or extra dipping sauce packets from fast food, dishwasher detergent packs, or without lids as a vase, to hold cooking utensils, or to keep a few pens and little notebook
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Rukmani Krishnan 3 years ago
And when the quantity of grains dips below the little window..then what? Rather leave it as is than paint the bottle.
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
You could just have a long strip from top to bottom, so you still get a bit of joy-sparking colour there!
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Instead Of Buying A Home In Toronto We Helped Renovate My 91 Year Old Grandmothers Basement Into A Fully Self Contained 2 Bedroom Apartment. We’re Still In The City But Only Paying $700/ Month. Here’s The Master With Hand Me Down Solid Wood Furniture
Caro Caro 3 years ago
It's a win/win. You can keep an eye on granny, have a nice place to live and grannies loneliness is gone, even if it's a hi and a cup of tea so now and then.
Vetus Vespertilio 3 years ago
No, just the ones with limited funds, scruffy basements, and older relatives. I can assure you that in Toronto there’s no shortage of any of them.
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Bubs623 3 years ago
I restore and refinish old, vintage furniture. It's really true that furniture was made better 'back in the day'. Dove tailed drawers, thicker veneer, solid wood drawer boxes etc. Paint or stripping and re-staining can make pieces new again. I don't charge family and friends and am always busy with projects. I like to think I'm keeping stuff out of the landfills and giving these pieces a new life. Plus I've learned a bunch of new skills!
Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago
I wish I could've made my dad an in-law style apartment when I moved him in with me. I love him but he's very pushy and had taken over my entire kitchen, living room and downstairs bathroom.
Dee 3 years ago
$700 a month is a fantastic deal for an apartment in Toronto - well below market value and it would pay for the extra utilities.
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Martha B. Higgins 3 years ago
In many places it is illegal (for safety reasons/emergency egress) to have sleeping quarters in a basement.
“The good news is that you can easily recreate your favorites at home for a fraction of the price. It's much healthier this way too. Google is definitely your friend here as you can find fakeaway recipes from a number of sites,” he told Bored Panda.
#19
My Sister-In-Law's Christmas Tree
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Trouble is I would really like one from the bottom! Great Idea my next Christmas project!
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Stew 3 years ago
Hey! I would like to enter your library too. My life lies in books. And I'm a morning person which is when I spend a lot of my time.
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JoeShmoeDeLaKokomoe 3 years ago
And expensive😭😭 as someone who is finally getting a personal collection it is sooo pricey!
Load More Replies... Betsy Novack 3 years ago
Christmas is magical. There are no rules except to make it special. I think this is cute. I used a tomato cage with lights and tiny Tinkerbells tying frosty tulle on each round. Had a glass duck or lament hanging down in the middle and a bunch of stars at the top. The three blind mice with my TRex telephone loved it.
Sofia Gonzalez 3 years ago
She has Schindler's List! We were talking about that book in class yesterday!
#20
I Refuse To My Buy My Baby Girl A "Feminine" Blanket When I Have A Perfectly Good One Leftover From My Son
Albino 3 years ago
Hi Beck! Welcome. Sit down, grab a blanket, wrap up. You're in good company here.
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NsG 3 years ago
This is a cot - your child is probably under two, and she absolutely won't know or care that she has a Spiderman blanket instead of Barbie (or whatever). She will have no concept of girly stuff or boy stuff. She has a mother and father and older brother who care for her - the rest is performance art for the wider family and who cares what they think.
Alex Mont 3 years ago
Whoever took the picture probably didnt even write that headline
Load More Replies... Plenty Pineapples 3 years ago
This isn't necessarily frugal. My daughter loves super heroes, it's so annoying that I need to buy her "boys" clothes. Thankfully she's too young to understand but I really think we need to stop with the boy/ girl sections in kids clothing and toys department.
Burs 3 years ago
They should make it oigatory to have kids clothes in only one section. Except for underwear kids are exactly the same it makes no sense to separate their clothes and just promotes stupid gender roles. I would do the same for adult clothes and just separate per type (trousers, jumpers, skirts) and sizes.
Load More Replies... royal_antelope 3 years ago
is this ... like, not the normal way to do it? it's a freaking blanket, why would it not be used for the next child?
Annamagelic 3 years ago
Yes, but there are plenty of people who will replace all kids of baby stuff to get the "appropriate" color or theme if their second child is the opposite sex of their first. There is even more pressure if it's the other way around. Many people would never let their son sleep under a pink princess blanket for instance.
Load More Replies... Annamagelic 3 years ago
I have two boys and a girl, the girl is the youngest. My general rule of thumb is if the difference between the "boy" item and the "girl" item is the color I'm not replacing a perfectly good item.
FikaQueen 3 years ago
All kids love Spiderman! I inherited loads of my brother's stuff when i was a kid and never had a Barbie, nor wanted one. Stop shoving gender stereotypes on kids!
Betsy Novack 3 years ago
Girl Power. Never too young to get her have the confidence to be strong and powerful.
Tyler Hobson 3 years ago
It's funny that it used to be opposite. In 1918 the trade publication Earnshaw’s Infants’ Department claimed the “generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.”
WhatEvenIsLife 3 years ago
I hate the way so many people are SO attached to the idea of colors/patterns being gendered. They're just colors. It literally doesn't matter or affect anything. One of my son's fav shirts when he was a toddler was a pink one with a gorilla on it. Could not believe some of the reactions from people when they saw a boy wearing a pink shirt.
Sofia Gonzalez 3 years ago
And besides, SPIDER MAN FREAKIN' IS AWESOME!!!!! The Tom Holland Spider Man.
#21
Fall Tip - Lots Of People With Apple Trees Don't Harvest; Never Hurts To Ask!
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
Just ask are the operative words here. I lived in the middle of an orange grove which was part of my income. It was just 2 acres in the middle of 100. You have no idea how many times people would stop and start loading their trunks with fruit! That was easily $75 of oranges. If people asked if they could take a few, no problem. Last guy that tried the trunk thing was a total a*****e. I took my pit-bull, who was a sweetie unless she thought I was being threatened. Approached him, and saw that he was from Georgia. I asked what he was doing. "Just gettin me some oranges to take home. " I told him that he would need to pay for it, and he got pissed off, saying I had enough. I told him he had 3 choices, pay me, I call the cops, or I call the cops and let my pit-bill loose on him. He was taking too long to answer, so I said, " I see you're from Georgia. Do you have peach trees?" He says yes. I ask what he would do if I pulled up in his yard and loaded my trunk with your peaches."Shoot you.
Carbonel 3 years ago
Come September I am practically chasing strangers down the street with bags of excess plums from my plum tree.
Zophra 3 years ago
I understand! I was approaching strangers with tomatoes...
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Christophe Beunens 3 years ago
In Germany, you just put a yellow ribbon on the trees, which is a sign for "feel free to take some fruit / nuts / ..."
Zaza 3 years ago
The other way around works too. I always have tons of yellow raspberries that I don't like the taste of and last year had 15 or so granny smith apples that I couldn't finish (and some more berries and herbs etc). I always ask people I know and/or place an ad for someone to come get them
GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
My town has or at least had a volunteer organization that will harvest homeowners trees for them and donate the food to food banks. They usually get a lot of zucchini and green beans too.
Kona Pake 3 years ago
Had a hybrid mango tree in Kona that produced the very best mangoes ever. Had so many, just gave them away.
Blackstone 3 years ago
My parents have muscadine and scuppernong vines that have really kind of taken over. When it's harvest time, they all but beg family and friends to come harvest whatever they want. If it's left, it will rot and draw more wasps.
“During the lockdown, McDonald’s even released instructions on how to make their famous breakfast egg McMuffin at home,” Jake said that some companies were very friendly in how they treated their customers, empowering them to cook at home.
#22
Instead Of Buying New Skates I Got These Thrifting For 15$. Soaked Them In The Sink With Gentle Laundry Cleaner And Then Got A Permanent Fabric Marker From An Art Store. I Still Need To Get Laces For It Though
JoeShmoeDeLaKokomoe 3 years ago
I feel like sharpie would almost be the better option here. Idk
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#23
I Restored My Own Headlights Today And Am Pretty Proud Of The Result. Saved Over $100 Compared To Taking It To A Shop
Random Ukraine Supporter 3 years ago
I am getting glasses but only my left eye is nearsighted
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Chancey 3 years ago
This is what he said on Reddit: Decided to try a kit which involved hand sanding the plastic with progressively finer grit pads. Then a clear coat was applied to protect from UV.
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David Woollands 3 years ago
I’ve heard toothpaste works well - any mild abrasive should do really
Arielle Daughtry 3 years ago
Soft scrub too I’ve seen my mechanic use it.
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A B C 3 years ago
It's illegal over here because you might damage any coating that's on the glasses 🙄
#24
This Cardboard Box Is Now His Favourite Spot (Super Old Towel Included)
Concept-Peter Roosdorp 3 years ago
You can also use an old sweater or t-shirt to cover the box, just make sure the neck opening is where the opening of the box is. If you put the box on its' side, tada! instant cat hideout.
Zaza 3 years ago
Do it with a shirt that you've worn for a day or two. They really love feeling close to you and your scent will make them extra extra homey and comfy
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Betsy Hirons 3 years ago
Cardboard boxes also work well for toddlers and big kids (box fort!!). It seems like when kids were small, they would enjoy the box a toy came in just as much as the toy!
Scott Baysinger 3 years ago
My Irish Setter slept in boxes her whole life. She seemed most content. I provided all sorts of configurations to see if she noticed any difference. She liked big ones 'cause then I could sit with her:)
Auntriarch 3 years ago
My goddaughter bought a carry on case in a charity shop for a couple of£ and put an old pillow in, the case is a lovely teal colour which matches her decor, and it looks like it cost £££. And yes the cat loves it
“The good news is that the ingredients for most of these recipes aren't too pricey and you can still hunt for bargains to make the dish cheaper. Buying in bulk is always a winner too when it comes to saving money so it's a great idea to get together with friends and maybe take it in turns to make your favorite fakeaways,” he said.
#25
Prepping The Garden For Winter. We Pile Mulched Leaves, Add Mesh Or Whatever So The Leaves Don't Blow Off. Then Before The Snow Comes, We Cover With A Black Tarp. The Beds Warm Up Faster In The Spring And The Leaves Compost Down To Make Amazing Rich Soil For Planting
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Except for the weight and the tarp guess my backyard will be a hell of a garden!
Load More Replies... GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I just rake mine directly into flower beds and under hedges... but I'm in Fl so that might make a difference
Lesley Relph 3 years ago
Leaves break down at varying time intervals - for example lime take a year, others take longer if you leave them standing in a leaf bin. In contact with the soil it happens faster. It's a well known technique called mulching.
Auntriarch 3 years ago
Don't bother with magnolia leaves, they will outlast you
Load More Replies... Grady'sRaider 3 years ago
Beware, leaf mold can be bad for some plants. Also, oak leaves have a lot of tannin and don't break down well.
#26
Obvious But Not Obvious
Ellie Rosser 3 years ago
Yeah, but to see that you need common sense, and that is really not common!
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Blackstone 3 years ago (edited)
It's the idea that 20% of the problems cause 80% of the stress. Tackle the 20% and you'll feel 80% better. It's a lot more manageable than feeling like you have to do everything in order to feel any relief.
Chancey 3 years ago
So true. Right now I'm in the middle of a huge project of organizing the way paperwork is handled and stored in my house. It's actually making a big difference in my life.
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Burs 3 years ago
I moved around a lot in my 20s. The first thing I would do was to move all the furnitur3 of the room. It always makes me feel more at home
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
Or moving house to somewhere that suits them better (that is just for myself)
#27
Zero Cost Urban Garden Project In Northern Canada. Harvesting Daily And Planting Quick Producing Cold Weather Crops Like Radishes, Spinach, Lettuce And Chard
JustAnother Soul 3 years ago
I love it. This has been the way since the beginning of civilization and is the way of the future. Everyone who can should do this.
Otter 3 years ago
Everyone who has a yard and some spare time should consider doing this! But I have neither.
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No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Donations, salvage from scrap yards, and lots of volunteers. Most likely a community garden of some sort.
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No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Older generation magic. Also called "already owning land" or "being paid off".
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The secret to good-tasting food, Jake told us, lies in the seasoning. “Salt and pepper won't break the bank, but they can make or break a meal. Don't forget that sugar can take a dish to the next level too.
#28
Didn't Had Bread But Didn't Want To Run To The Store Only For That (We Know It's Never Only For Just One Thing). I Had To Use The Oven Anyway, So... Here Is The Best Looking Bread I've Made In My Life
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Easy at low altitudes. My mom has tried it before(we live at 6500 feet) and it doesn't always go well here. XD
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kjorn 3 years ago
homemade bread taste so much better. i made my own bread, bagel and even croissants sometime
Auntriarch 3 years ago
You make croissants? I wish I lived next door to you!
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Lu 3 years ago
Takes 6-8 hours to proof the bread - I think going to the store is easier unless there’s no yeast involved right?
#29
My Tried-And-True, Almost Foolproof Method For Growing Endless Green Onions
kasei10 3 years ago
It was only introduced around 11 thousand years ago, give people a chance to catch up.
Load More Replies... MagicalUnicorn 3 years ago
as a child from former USSR country, i thought that's what every household did
Zaza 3 years ago (edited)
You can do that with regular onions too. And garlic. And leeks. And, and, and... And plant the crown of your pineapple (google for details on how to cut and water), cut 1 twig of mint, remove lowest leaves (leafs), sit it in a glass of water for a couple days and tadaaaa new mint plant. You can do this with so so so many things! EDIT for leaves. Or leafs. Always get confused on those
Onion rings like to make your breath smelly 3 years ago
Green onions are so easy to take care of! You just need the root part (that the store usually provides with the onion) and put it in a jar of water! They grow very fast
Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago
Works with carrots too- I mean like really- a whole frickin carrot will eventually grow out of the tops you put in water! Celery! Ginger, turmeric, so many "reusable" veggies to be had :D
Grady'sRaider 3 years ago
If you grow tomatoes in your garden and a hard frost is due, pull the plants up, roots and all. Hang upside down in the dark basement. The remaining green tomatoes will ripen slowly over the next month.
#30
Made A DIY Cardboard House For My Bunnies. I Had My Eye On A $70 One On Etsy But This Works Just The Same. Besides Bunnies Don’t Care About Aesthetics
Bettie-Jean Neal 3 years ago
I brought home Staples paper cartons and make a very cool condo for mine. Using the lids with the boxes made them more stable, so a 3 story condo was doable. And especially since my Lionhead was only 3 lbs. His wife, a French lop was 9 lbs. Still, it held up for a long time.
Stephanie IV 3 years ago
Anything that goes into close contact with pets or children needs to be double checked for toxins or other hazards.
Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
Bunny approved! I'm glad you have two bunnies to keep them happy!
lena canepa 3 years ago
I used to do this when my cats were kittens, and move the box components around to keep things interesting. and add curtains or curtains of shoelaces, etc. add some paint and a tower or two... : )
Candia Lee 3 years ago
I can relate - my "potty squaty" is a cardboard box in a cardboard box (for stability).
#31
Repurposing A Damaged Frying Pan, With A Bit Of Paint It's Now A Cool Decorative Bowl
Miles Dowdeswell 3 years ago
what exactly do you do with a decorative bowl? Idk how you would decorate with that. Just me?
Ki Li 3 years ago
Put it on a table. Put little things in them...like keys or other random stuff. Fruit bowl, or just something pretty like having a vase out.
Load More Replies... Thomas Sweda 3 years ago
Or write “Peter” on the inside, hang it around your neck, and save it for next Halloween!
Riley Quinn 3 years ago
I would remove the handle from nasty old pans and use them as plant pot liners to protect my floors/furniture.
Sophie Dorothea Hill 3 years ago
Would also make a cute plant pot! Stick some medium in the bottom for drainage, and pop some cacti/ succulents in that bad boy!
Christy Wright 3 years ago
I have some old pans that I didn't want to throw away but are not usable for cooking any longer now thanks to you I have a great ideas to what to do with them
#32
Found $128 Free People Sweater With Dark Stain For $15! I Covered It Up With Dip Dye, New Favorite Sweater!
Danielle Keller 3 years ago
Genuine question, how do you lock the dye? I'm concerned with running.
Zaza 3 years ago (edited)
For anyone interested in this CHECK THE USE! Most fabric dyes are suitable for cotton, wool, linen etc. If the garment is partially synthetic you will get a lighter color, if it's 100% synthetic it won't work. Check what your shirt/dress/socks whatever are made of and make sure to get the correct dye. ----- sidenote, if you use a machine dye it is advised to do an empty cycle, to clear the machine of any residue. I personally advise an empty cycle after washing freshly hand-dyed clothes too. Or sping some old towels that you don't care about, or some black jeans/sheets or whatever
Lesley Relph 3 years ago
I was going to say, depends on the dye and the fabric.
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IndiexAngryGirls 3 years ago
That’s so cute! It reminds me of studying in a cafe or something.
Artchangel 3 years ago
use real dye, then follow the instructions. Rit isn't a real dye, it's a tint, it doesn't wok that well.
Artchangel 3 years ago
also avoid black, red and turquoise dye since those colors are never really permanent.
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Built My Own Sidewalk With Glacial Sand Dug Up From The Side Yard And Leftover Base Rocks Used During Home Construction
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
But what the hell is Glacial sand - told you I'm stoopid!
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Jenny Barnes 3 years ago
I hope you don't get snow. That's gonna be hard to shovel. Your shovel will keep getting caught on the side of the stones.
Teresa Spanics 3 years ago
That is so beautiful! Don't be surprised at the realtor flyers in your mail!
Dennis Mikulus 3 years ago
small enough rocks with sharp edges like this should not slip
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I Finally Understand Why People Buy Large Cuts Of Meat When It Goes On Sale. Quit Job For School, Trying To Be More Frugal, And We Got 2 Large Top Roasts For Buy-One-Get-One-Free And Processed It/Cut It Up At Home Ourselves. Now We Have Meals For Days
Brenda S 3 years ago
Finding money for a small freezer is a good investment 🥰👍🏼
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HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
My mom used to buy half a cow, butchered, every year from the ag boys to freeze. One year she bought a cow I knew personally. She ended up giving it all away because I wouldn't touch it.
Ervin Conn 3 years ago
Search thrift stores for an old manual meat grinder. I LOVE short rib hamburger!
Mrs N 3 years ago
I do this with larger purchases of animal protein right when home from the store, adding soy sauce or other marinade to cut marinating time. Also in winter when it's summer in southern hemisphere I purchase lots of fresh berries on sale and portion this way. Sometimes on freezing date note I jot a memory of the day. Also, freezing banana chunks makes smoothies easier to make.
Grady'sRaider 3 years ago (edited)
Thin slice beef for steak sandwiches, freeze for later. Buy a grinder. Make your own beef burger patties from cheap roasts. I make rookwurst sausage patties too. Split with friends or family on a beef quarter or side of pork.
Nancy Lynch 3 years ago
My mother used to buy rump roast and slice it into steaks before freezing them.
Christy Wright 3 years ago
When I date my items and put what's in there if it's chicken thighs or anything with the quantity did I need to know about I will put on my label how many is in there as well
#35
If You Live In An Apartment Complex Just Check The Dumpster Once In A While. Found A Working V6 Dyson And Just Had To Clear The Roller To Fix. People Throw Away Just About Anything
Dylan Xavier 3 years ago
Just be careful of bedbugs which can infest items like furniture, mattresses, etc. I've made a lot of money throughout the years by saving discarded items and reselling some of them, you just have to be careful! 👍🏻
Mary Hiers 3 years ago
In about 1980, my parents bought a tiny condo in Nashville near the Vanderbilt campus. In a few years, this neighborhood's property values would skyrocket. Lots of wealthy students rented condos in this complex, and at the end of the school year, the dumpster was awash in expensive, nice things that these rich kids didn't want to bother with anymore. Horribly wasteful, but great for people who like cool, found items.
M O'Connell 3 years ago
I find that the majority of appliances people throw away just need basic regular maintenance and are good-to-go again.
Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 3 years ago
I had one but then it would stop sucking. It wasn't clogged, had a brand new filter, was fully charged, so we put it in the bins for someone to fix by them selves. Now we had the biggest dyson
#36
Someone Left This Fully Functioning 32” Lg TV Out By The Dumpster. Luckily I Snagged It Before The Rain Moved In
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Excellent snagging - I call my home the dumpster house! Everything turns up if you wait for stupid people to throw valuable items away!
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A B C 3 years ago
Probably because the original owner needed a 70" one to show off and hide that he's got a small díck.
Jon S. 3 years ago
My wife's just been badgering me to get a 50" TV, so I'll let her know she has a small d**k.
Load More Replies... Marilyn leger 3 years ago
Often there's a big sale when students move out of the dorms/apts at the end of the year at t their university. Lots of good buys — it's amazing the new to nearly new stuff they'll just walk off & leave.
#37
Does Anyone Else Love Making Frankenstein Meals? Cleaning Out The Fridge And Pantry And Using Up All The Odds And Ends Forces Me To Be Creative And Usually Results In Something Delicious And Unique
K Miller 3 years ago
One of my great aunts would do something like this. It usually ended up a goulash type of meal, we called it (lovingly) 'Garbage' lol. Loved as a kid when we used to ask for Garbage for dinner lol
Linda Simpson Abare 3 years ago
My ex's family called that "Musgo" because everything must go! 😅
Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
We call it "la cena di Rodrigo, con quello che hai in frigo" ..we can translate with " the meal of Ridge, with what you have in the fridge"
The Starsong Princess 3 years ago
I use whatever is in the fridge for fried rice or home ramen.
Sareaesque 3 years ago
Valuable skill I picked up at uni, usually called 'stick it in the pot and see what comes out'
A B C 3 years ago
There's a name for that? It's my standard cooking routine :D
Load More Replies... Parthania Dawson 3 years ago
My mom would make what she called "mish mosh" when we were kids. I'd love a bowl of mish mosh.
#38
My Favorite Wool Socks Still Had Perfect Tops But Thinned Out On The Bottom, So I Patched Them Up
Aran Lindvail 3 years ago
You can also unravel the lower part and reknit it with a different leftover wool.
Bexxxxx 3 years ago
That sounds like a lot of work and knowledge but great idea if you know how!
Load More Replies... JoeShmoeDeLaKokomoe 3 years ago (edited)
Darn diddy darn diddy darn darn darn darn
Load More Replies... Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
I recently started darning old sweaters. You can do it to hide the mend - use the same color/texture so no one can tell - but I make the mend visible. I like the look of mended things.
Jon S. 3 years ago
I went through a phase of doing this, but I guess I just wasn't any good at it. The mends took ages and they quickly ended up frayed again.
Riley Quinn 3 years ago
I've had people laugh at me because I darn my socks. Whereas, I SMH at those people for tossing things into the landfill that could easily be repaired.
Sharron Lindsay 3 years ago
I use this method for knit wear too. I have a lovely cardigan that the months got to so instead of throwing it out I used felt to make heart patches. I have had strangers ask where I bought it. Make do and mend doesn't have to look naff.
Susan Egan 3 years ago
When I was young, my mother did this to all our socks if they had holes. Socks were not as cheap as they are today. If you ever see a wooden egg on a handle that was used to keep the sock shape while you darned.
#39
Fix For Broken Lid - Drilled A Hole In A Golf Ball And Screwed It On To My Crock Pot. No Need To Dig Up A New Lid. Golf Ball Cost: $0. Screw & Washer: Found In My Tool Box, So $0. Took Me About 10 Mins. New Pot Lid: $30 Or So, Or Replace Entire Crockpot, So Yay!
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I've done something similar with an old porcelain drawer pull, same idea but slightly more decorative.
phil blanque 3 years ago
Well, golf balls have a lot of stuff inside you do NOT want heating up and dripping on your food. Next thing is your wife will want you to take her shopping and you will have to say: "Well I can drive 215 yards, maybe 220...but that is it."
#40
Cut My Full-Size Sponge Into 3rds For Doing Dishes
Otter 3 years ago
I have the thick hands of my peasant ancestors, so my primary dishwashing tool is a scrubber on a stick. No need to fit my sturdy hands into anything!
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
Even better, stop buying sponges entirely. You can buy a package of cotton dishcloths, or use cut down old towels and washcloths. They last forever, you can use a new clean fresh one every day, wash them with bleach to sanitize, and quickly dry by draping over the tap.
#41
I Reuse Ziploc Bags Because They Are Expensive Af
Leodavinci 3 years ago
For food use, they shouldn't. Regarding the composition of the plastic they're made of, they really aren't made for repeated use... let alone "cleaning". Also, despite what one may think, one can't really clean them as thoroughly as they should be for food storage. Use once for food, then use for other things.
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Eucritta 3 years ago
We did this gradually, with silicone freezer bags. Oldest are now about six years old, and they wash easily.
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Shane S 3 years ago
I can’t do this. Sorry planet. I’m kind of a germaphobe and it’s too difficult to get them completely clean and then dry them completely. My stepmother would do this and there would be baggies everywhere and it annoyed the life out of me.
Chancey 3 years ago
I use my used ones for things not related to food I will eat. Something like scooping the cat litter box or scraping dinner plates when done a meal. That way those things don't stink up a trash can.
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Susan Atkinson 3 years ago
Over the past 5 years I've replaced sandwich/storage bags with washable, reusable silicone bags/bowls. Dishwasher, oven, freezer safe and they're lasting forever.
yellowphantom 3 years ago
I draw the line on this one, at least when it comes to food. My grandmother reused her bags so many times they became almost opaque. She would put sandwiches in them for us to take on our trip home and there was no way we would eat them. The Depression really did a number on several generations.
June Myklebust 3 years ago
i have been doing this for years. Learned it from my mom when I was a kid & I am 56
Cydney Golden 3 years ago
I even found a tree kind of thing to dry them on. Basically a base with dowels poking up.
#42
Yarn And Push Pins
Otter 3 years ago (edited)
The beauty of the idea is that when you find something you really want to display, all you have to do is pull out the pushpins!
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Artchangel 3 years ago
there's an artist who does amazing portraits of well-known people using this technique
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Good idea I just have to follow the cracks in the wall , Maybe splash of color would look OK!
#43
Decided To Refurbish My Old Headphones Instead Of Upgrading. $8 For A Pair Of Generic Pads And They Feel Like New!
CrunChewy McSandybutt 3 years ago
This is handy as my headphone need new pads. I'm glad I don't have to replace the whole unit!
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Never use them - did not know they could get that cruddy! Maybe just a wipe if with a damp towel and dry every so often?
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Salty Wild Hair 3 years ago
Easy as ordering them on Amazon. I have had my headphones for 10 years now. Still going strong and more comfy now that I have the pads replaced.
Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
I get the cloth pad headphones--a lot of the faux leather has formaldehyde in it--so it's pretty easy keeping them clean by just washing/spraying them. I also try to wear my hood when I have headphones on over my ears to help with oil/skin/etc.
Nazda Pokmov 3 years ago
Why do folks keep throwing out perfectly good stuff when a simple refurb works just fine?
Emily 3 years ago
Because they aren't skilled at DIY or that way inclined and clearly have the extra money to afford replacements
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Tim Douglass 3 years ago
I recently did that. Less than a week later the wire connecting the speaker broke. No way to get inside the moulded plastic bit to fix it.
Wood Carver 3 years ago
Found a set of rose gold beats on my way home the other day that needed a new set and nothing else. Good bye 7 dollar headphones, hello 7 dollars on Amazon for amazing upgrades
Desiree Meredith 3 years ago
That isn't gunk. The material wears and flakes off.
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#44
If Anyone Lives In Central Indiana, Brownsburg Goodwill Has A Bunch Of New Wedding Dresses For $19. Rumor Is A Wedding Dress Store Closed And Donated Remaining Stock
Burs 3 years ago
Or wear anything else. Wedding clothes are too overpriced (not this ones obviously). My best friend bought a nice normal dress for 50 euros and used it for her wedding. I will marry this year and I am just going to wear a simple suit and a blouse. Probably the same ones that i used for her wedding.
Otter 3 years ago (edited)
Weddings are absolutely the place to be frugal! Screw the queen-for-a-day fantasies, start your married life the way you plan to live - sensibly! So go ahead and get married at the beach or a local park, order pizza and bring beer or ask friends to make tea and little sandwiches as their gift, and absolutely wear your grandma's vintage gown or something you crocheted yourself, or a fabulous gown from the Goodwill.
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Isabel Care 3 years ago
My mum dyed her knee length wedding dress black and used it for decades
Nazda Pokmov 3 years ago
Dang...I'm too old to get married...hard to find an old geezer who is still alive.
Cattress511 3 years ago
Depending on your sewing and craftiness, one could be used for kids dress up play, or turned into a curtain, table cloth, something decorative. And even though I'm not into the idea of having a big expensive wedding, I'm not going to look down my nose at someone else who does value that. After all, weddings are serviced almost entirely by small locally owned businesses. That's a lot of economic activity and a lot of creative jobs that might not otherwise be sustainable professions. Even if the bride's dress comes from a large chain, it still usually requires consultants to go through inventory, Taylor's to fit the dress, drycleaning/preservation afterwards.
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Oh Poop! just celebrated 47 years- damn I always miss some of the good stuff!
#45
Boyfriend And I Were Looking To Buy An Elliptical Which Can Be Hundreds To Almost 1,000 Dollars. Decided To Check Craigslist And Found This For Free! Works Great And Saved Us So Much Money
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Yes free is good but this is not for me I fall over putting on my underwear!
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Aski Markup 3 years ago
I had one of these gathering dust and being used as a clothes hanger. Gave it away free in the end too. Sorta wish I used it now.
LOttawa 3 years ago
Same. We were cleaning out the basement and I put it at the end of the driveway with a for free sign on it. It was gone in 15 minutes (and our street is pretty quiet). Looking at the body covid left me.... Sort of regretting it, LOLL
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thEBOrdeSTpaNDA 3 years ago (edited)
'The best things in life are free. The second best cost loads of money' ─The person who wrote 'Manhood is serious buisness'
#46
Family & Friends Went “Gleaning” At A Local Farm. $40 For A Totally Frugal 3hour Family Outing And All The Food!
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
There's a group of volunteers across Colorado that collect unopened leftovers from restaurants and the "reject" produce that grocery stores don't want, and they give it out every month at a different city around the state. $50 worth of food and it fills up the back seat and half the bed of my dad's big 2002 F150 with the 8 foot bed. In December my parents came home with 4 20 pounds turkeys because they had extras after Thanksgiving.
Dianellian 3 years ago
I feel I could buy much more and a better range for $40 from my local fruit and veg shop.
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
A lot of farmers in our area will let you do this usually the produce is weird looking but still tastes the same!
Dorothy Parker 3 years ago
The photos on Bored Panda are often stock photos, not original to the reddit posts. That's why they don't don't make sense.
#47
Sneakers Repaired, Thank You Mom!
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
When sneakers get to that shape, the sole may be worn out to a point that can not be safe for your spine, and it might be worth it to get a new pair!
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
Depends. Maybe the kid has a wonky toe like I do... it wears holes in the top long before the sole is compromised.
Load More Replies... Brian Bennett 3 years ago
I usually wear my shoes to the point of no hope then I wear them to do dirty jobs like gardening!
Sharron Lindsay 3 years ago
I want to make this a service for people to ask this old mum how to fix stuff like this. A bit like that Ask a Dad service
Thalia Lovering 3 years ago
Sneaker soles actually expire. We shouldn't wear them for too long, each company usually advises depending on the type and use.
Grady'sRaider 3 years ago
Back problems ... put in a pair of hard arch support insoles. The foam and gell insoles don't do anything.
#48
Reusing Jars For Individual Cold Brew Teas And Loving It!
Moneythink 3 years ago
I want to re-use ALL the glass in which I buy stuff. It seems crazy to make glass, then at best melt it to make new stuff. And even that's uncertain; a lot of it just goes to the landfill. I want a grocery store that puts everything possible into mason jars, which they take back on your next trip.
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
I too am a glass person - never thought of cold brewed teas - love tea thanks!
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BlackestDawn 3 years ago
It's cold brew, and they need to stay in there for a certain amount of time.
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Otter 3 years ago
In summer, I make pitchers of various herbal teas in the evenings, and stick them in the fridge to chill. Iced herbal teas are healthier, cheaper, and less wasteful than soda, and there's an infinite variety! My current favorite is a mix of wild sweet orange and hibiscus "passion", but you can make them in any flavor, and include caffeine or not.
Martha Meyer 3 years ago
All the chemical colours and print from the labels will surely be super yummy...
Bexxxxx 3 years ago (edited)
Don’t put the labels in the drink, silly goose. Any paper/ink you put into your liquid drink will dissolve; put your labels outside of the container please :) (Edit: I read more and now know you meant tea bag labels Martha, you are right and I am wrong 😝 my apologies! lots of people let tea bag labels go right into their drink, yummy ink…..)
Load More Replies... Blackstone 3 years ago (edited)
That's how I do all my cold tea. Well, not the teabags. I brew a big batch first and then pour it into individual jars for easy consumption. Like canned drinks, but but tea.
Zaza 3 years ago
My ex used babyfood jars in the garage, to store nails, screws and whatever tiny bits he kept. Wash and dry them, screw the lids to the underside of a plank and voila, perfect storage for small stuffs
Otter 3 years ago
That was common when I was a kid, and no dad could hold his head up in the neighborhood unless he had a tool shelf in the garage. The tradition survives!
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#49
Well... I Had This "Disposable" Pepper Mill For About 14 Years And It Finally Bit The Dust. Just Refilled It Over The Years With Bulk Peppercorns. So Long Friend!
Moneythink 3 years ago
I had to order online to find peppercorns that did NOT have a grinder on top. Which is stupidly wasteful, but making the top virtually unremovable ensures that those who don't already have a pepper mill will buy the throwaway kind over and over.
John C 3 years ago (edited)
check the spices aisle again - I've never had a problem finding large containers of whole peppercorns in supermarkets to refill my awesome german wooden grinder. (although maybe my US privilege is showing?)
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Lara Verne 3 years ago
My friend had a single use grinder, and lid was "unremovable". He find out how to open it and refill. Unfortunatelly refilled grinder did not grind only spices, but plastic too. Manufacturers make sure grinder really was single use.
Amanita Virosa 3 years ago
The had a peeper mill that they would refill with new pepper. It broke.
Load More Replies... Victor Botha 3 years ago (edited)
I always worry about these. In my country SA the mill part is usually made of plastic so I can't help worrying about the micro bits of plastic that must end up getting ground into your food. I prefer a quality mill with a steel grinder that you can refill. We can buy loose whole peppercorns in all grocery stores
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
I have a very tall wooden one that hits me on the head every time I open the pantry door I have moved it but it is out to get me so the kid next door gave me a helmet!
Pusfarm 3 years ago
Trader Joe's sells peppercorns in a similar bottle. After using all the pepper in one bottle, I put coffee beans in it and successfully ground some beans. But I don't recommend it unless you're a bodybuilder. It's very tiring for even a single cup's worth. But could be useful for camping if you don't want to buy a proper hand grinder.
Nazda Pokmov 3 years ago
I bought a $75 wooden set of salt and pepper mills at Goodwill for $1 each! Best buy that year a few years ago. I buy pink salt in bulk and peppercorns in bulk and keep refilling them. Would not part with them for the world....made in England. Found them online so I keeled over when I saw the price tag and that was before the $15 shipping charge, too.
Nazda Pokmov 3 years ago
They are Wood and glass and are around 11" tall.
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I Wonder How Long This Took To Make
CozyPanda 3 years ago
This is something I thought only my mum did.....it turns out pretty OK...especially if you melt it well
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
Yeah mothers are like that - yeah they are! (old commercial line - your old if you know it!)
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A B C 3 years ago
It's literally stuff you use to clean. This is about as far away from "disgusting" as can be.
Load More Replies... Sharron Lindsay 3 years ago
Don't you clean them from your soap each time you use it?
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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Yes. This is what I've done all my life. I also cut open tubes or containers to get out the last paste/lotion/whatever.
Sharron Lindsay 3 years ago
And aren't you always surprised at how much is left inside the tub!
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ZentheOgre 3 years ago
This looks like that dessert they bring you in the hospital. It has cottage cheese, hello and pineapple chunks
Dee 3 years ago
My aunt makes that for any pot luck she attends, I had no idea any hospital served it!
Load More Replies...In a world dominated by consumerism and the constant desire for new, shiny objects, embracing alternative lifestyles can be a refreshing shift. This frugal lifestyle encourages reusing and repurposing items, just like how a creative approach to flooring can result in a unique, low-cost solution.
Discovering unconventional uses for everyday items can similarly lead to stunning results, much like the savings seen when transforming a pallet into a stunning wood floor.
#51
Instead Of Buying The Expensive One Time Use Swiffer Cloths, I Just Use A Reusable Towel And Cleaner In A Bottle
Beck 3 years ago
Yeah if I dont have a mop i will just wet a towel and spray some cleaner on it and spread it across the floor and hop in with both feet. Then just scoot around . scoot scoot.
Dennis Mikulus 3 years ago
Do like Japanese bend over and push a towel with hands and trot across the room, great exercise. You can get your kids to do it and have races.
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#52
Hemmed Curtains And Used Leftover Fabric To Make Accent Pillows For The Couch. Very Happy With How It Came Out
#53
I Wanted To Hide My Laptop Vertically Behind My Monitors. It's Not Pretty, But 30 Minutes And Some Scrap Plywood Saved Me $50 And Some Desk Space
Leodavinci 3 years ago
I often see some nice laptop stands at thrift stores at very reasonable cost, often with fans and/or ports.
#54
I Had A Lovely Vintage Dress Which Ripped In The Back And Didn't Want To Throw It Away, So My Grandmother Kindly Made It Into A Top And I Love It!
Isabel Care 3 years ago
Lots of my viscose tops get tiny holes in them. I have bought a big bag of small applique flowers that I use to cover the holes.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Obviously something made that not reasonable.
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I Was Looking For Something To Hold A Tealight. Yogurt Was Good, Too
clbruss 3 years ago
I love these little glass pots. Use them for holding little cocktail picks, panna cotta, individual little dessert pots, etc.
Amanita Virosa 3 years ago
They have made them even more decorative now, with flowers and vines.
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Nikole Landelius 3 years ago
My boyfriend is always like why do you save all of these?? So many uses, he doesn’t get it.
Pharmtechgurl 3 years ago
I saw lids for these on amazing: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=lids+for+oui+yogurt+jars&crid=10T97VGCINJUU&sprefix=lids+for+%2Caps%2C205&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_9
Load More Replies... Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
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#56
I Can Confirm That Oui Yogurt Jars Are A Great Size For Starting Succulents And Cuttings
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
It looks cute, but as someone who grows succulents for a living, I can tell you this isn't a good idea. They need a hole in the bottom of the container for drainage. Really, all potted plants do, but cacti and succulents need it more than most. The reason is you're supposed to flood the soil about once a week during the growing season, and let it dry out completely in between. They don't like having their feet wet, and they're prone to mold. Standard terra cotta is usually best for any climate that isn't naturally arid, since it helps wick the water out of the soil. The container in the picture is also too small for that plant for anything other than temporary decoration. Even cuttings need room for their roots to grow
#57
Dad Doesn’t Toss His Hoodies When The Zippers Break. Buttons Made From A Broken Broom Handle And Loops From P-Cord. This Is An Upgrade From When He Used To Just Apply A Strip Of Duck Tape
Tarhes ~ 3 years ago
Dad could also buy a new zipper for a dollar or so and install it in the hoodie. Just saying.
Anna Banana 3 years ago
Replacing zippers is a pain in the ass, but looking at this made me long to do that for him. Then again, looking at the state of the hems, it's probably his lawn mowing hoodie now.
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Brandie Litchfield 3 years ago
Well f everyone who doesn't approve of dad's thriftiness. The goal is to save money and to save the planet! Not just "go buy another cheap one" or whine that it doesn't look good enough!! Wtf wrong with judgemental ppl?!? I love this dad's frugality, even if his stitches aren't "perfect", waahhh it's a hoodie not a prom dress!!!
Isabel Care 3 years ago
I buy and glue on a new zip (punch tiny holes in the zip fabric for the glue to adhere properly)
#58
I Put A Timer On My Scent Dispenser
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
I mean, it's blocking the other outlet, and there are ones that come with an off switch
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Ranax 3 years ago
Or don't use a scent dispenser. Saves even more money and your house doesn't smell like cheap shampoo. Win-win
Memere 3 years ago
Yes! And most of the scents have really bad chemicals in them that we shouldn't be breathing. People at my last job would use the plug-ins & I always had headaches from them.
Load More Replies... M O'Connell 3 years ago
Their timers are marketed as a home security item. The digital ones have a 'random' feature that will turn your lights on and off at random intervals to make your home seem occupied while you are on vacation.
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Save Clothes From The Trash With A $10 Fabric Shaver. Sweater Went From Fuzzy And Pilled To Like New In A Matter Of Minutes
Jojo's Terrible Aesthetics 3 years ago
Hey may I know the name of the product please? I am also thinking of buying one.
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Julia Winfield 3 years ago
I love my fabric shaver. It keeps things looking like new. It's also so satisfying to do.
Shannon Matthews 3 years ago
Def not the same, but I bought a pumice stone and it worked perfectly to remove multiple pills from my favorite outfit.
MyOpinionHasBeenServed 3 years ago
My mom had something like this. I do not recommend using it on leotard stalkings. Somehow it makes them more linty.
Jojo's Terrible Aesthetics 3 years ago
Which brand is this? I am also thinking to buy one but not sure which one to buy.
Jojo's Terrible Aesthetics 3 years ago
Hey can you please tell me which brand and model is this?
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Psa, Do Per Unit Comparison Instead Of "Value Pack" Promises
Jill Bussey 3 years ago
Always check price per kg. Pet food can be almost double on the bigger packs. Also confectionary.
Memere 3 years ago
I always check the per unit/wt price, and after 20+ years I finally have my husband trained to do it!
Load More Replies... MyOpinionHasBeenServed 3 years ago
Just yesterday I was looking at trash bags. One box on sale for 5.99 for 43 bags. Same brand, 100 bags for 7.99. I snatched the 100 bag one.
#61
3 Months Ago I Asked You All For Ideas To Inexpensively "Remodel" My Hideous Bathroom. Here's What I Did For Less Than $200!
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
The only issue I have with this is that now the tub is that kind of dirty looking shade of yellow.
Honu 3 years ago
I think that may have more to do with the light in the room when they took the pictures. The first one has daylight coming in the window. The second appears to be at night.
Load More Replies... Martha Meyer 3 years ago
Aside from those weird pillars, it looks worse now than before. Don't like those depressing beiges.
Leodavinci 3 years ago
$200 for paint, flooring, and minor work to remove the spindles sounds about I would expect to pay for this result.
#62
Your Old Cell Phone Can Be A Capable & Old Fashioned Radio
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 3 years ago
I use my old one to watch youtub at hone, only that (maybe 3 hours a day). That way mi current celphone's battery lasts longer.
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
I keep my old phones and use them essentially as storage (they're Android so they're like having a storage device now). But if you can, PLEASE recycle your phone responsibly. The batteries in phones are mined from rare earth metals in places like the DRC and are affecting wildlife.
Monday 3 years ago
True...but so can my current cellphone. Wouldn't it make more sense to donate said old phone to someone who could use it?
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
Recycle it! If it's beyond repair, the metals in the battery can sometimes be extracted and reused. Mining for the metals takes place in places like the DRC (Congo) and Madagascar and it's affecting wildlife. Every little bit helps.
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I Started Making My Own Specialty Iced Coffee At Home When I Realized My "Occasional" Habit Was Getting A Little Too Frequent
Memere 3 years ago (edited)
I detest starbucks for so many reasons. Their coffee is crap & has been for the last decade.
Load More Replies... John C 3 years ago (edited)
me too! do you make your own tahini? that's just as easy - dry toast 100g sesame seeds in a pan (but be careful, not too much), let them cool, then whirl them in the food processor dry for a bit. Then add some salt and 5-6 tbsp of olive oil until the consistency is just pourable. then leave it in the food processor and build the rest of the hummus. Bonus tip: I recently discovered the magic of a pressure cooker: it cooks DRIED chickpeas in 35min, so no overnight soaking or planning required! A large bag of chickpeas and some sesame seeds are a staple in my pantry now, and so long as I have lemons and garlic I'm never more than 45min away from fresh homemade hummus!
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IDK_Something 3 years ago
For extra flavor, freeze coffee in an ice cube tray! Or a ziploc on it's side, crushing up for shards of frozen coffee.
Karin Gibson 3 years ago
I make my own Baileys and it is so nice but the bathroom scaled tell you not o make it too often
Doug the Special one 3 years ago
I always pick up road kill as it is far cheaper than the butcher's shop.
#64
Instead Of Throwing Out Your Potato Peel, Fry It Up With Some Curry Powder, Mixed Herbs And Olive Oil
S 3 years ago
When my husband and I started dating he was shocked that ate the entire thing when I had a baked potato with dinner. He honestly didn't know anyone who ate the skin. He loves it now too :)
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Mermaid Elle-Jaye 3 years ago
I saw a show as a kid about African American slave food and now I do it like that, it’s f*****g amazing, I add oregano flakes and olive oil as well as some salt. Tater skins are the best
#65
I Use The Plastic Lids Of Products As Paint Palettes. Acrylic Paints Peel Off, So I Use Them More Than Once
Mimi La Souris 3 years ago
peeling acrylic paints... the satisfaction... !!! yes, i's strange and i love it :D
memyselfandI 3 years ago
It’s the absolute best. The worst is when you find one that doesn’t peel nicely.
Load More Replies... John Smith 3 years ago
I use old wall tiles, Any paint on them and you can pour boiling water on them and it takes pretty much anything off.
deadinside 3 years ago
i use my notebooks!!! my teachers always know which ones are mine lollll
#66
Everyone Needs To Know This! If You Work At The Local Farmers Market, You Will Get Tons Of Free Food
#67
Ugly Used Office Chair? Reupholster With Heavy Weight Fabric To Give It New Life!
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
You can probably find odd cuts/scraps at the fabric store for real cheap. Mixed patterns for a funky look.
Tarhes ~ 3 years ago
I like to make decorative pillows, once in a while, from my bed pillows that are past their prime and get the fabric from the scraps section. A quick sew and I have something unique that cost a few dollars versus $20 or so from a home decor store.
Load More Replies... Albino 3 years ago
By then the stuffing is usually bad as well, so even if you manage to make it look better than this, your bum most likely will still notice that it's old.
#68
Protein Bar Recipe For Less Than $0.70/Bar Canadian
Chef Latte 3 years ago
It would be a flavoring liquid, such as ‘vanilla extract’
Load More Replies... Martha Meyer 3 years ago (edited)
Too much sugar for something that wants to be a "protein" bar.
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
Depends on the ratio, though. It's not suggesting using ALL those ingredients in the amount shown. It's a suggestion of a mix of those ingredients. Some oats, almond butter, shredded coconut (unsweetened) and a few chocolate chips? Sounds awesome.
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#69
Food Doesn't Have To Be Fresh To Be Healthy - A Weird Lunch, I'll Admit, But Most Of This Was From Jars. I Always Keep Them In As It Can Pep Up A Meal And Is Low Waste And Nutritious. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, And Carrot Were Fresh, Everything Else Pickled, Frozen, Fermented, In Oil, In Brine, In Cans
Ellie Rosser 3 years ago
And often healthier than "tired and drab" veg available from the store.
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Zaza 3 years ago
Check added salts and sugars, but yea, stuff from jars and cans (and frozen stuff) can be very healthy. Most frozen veggies are even healthier than the fresh ones that have been sitting in the supermarket isle for a few days. And since canned/jar stuff is soft already there's less risk of overcooking and boiling out vitamins and nutrients
Memere 3 years ago
I prefer jarred & frozen veggies tho. Canned are always overcooked, soft, & loaded with sodium.
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#70
This Sink Was $758 New, Plumber Wanted $650 To Replace The Old Sink. I Got The Sink Scratch And Dent For $125 And Did The Work My Self ($11 In Parts)
M O'Connell 3 years ago
Before anyone says "what's wrong with the old sink," that is only the thinnest, cheapest, most tinny-sounding builders-grade sink. Premium ones feel so much more solid and are generally much deeper.
Bunzilla 3 years ago
Plus, not everyone WANTS a sink with two sides. If you've got a dishwasher, there's not much reason for it. It's actually more convenient to have it all as one big sink.
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Leodavinci 3 years ago
If you've ever replaced a sink, you know why a plumber charges $650. If you're older, it doesn't pay to mess up your back crawling under a sink base cabinet just to save a few bucks.
#71
Finding A Ton Of Cheap And Perfectly Working E-Readers At Thrift Stores. Got This For $10!
Ivana Watson 3 years ago
E-books are great for travel, holidays, public transport: light, fit in a handbag and you have great choice of reading according to your mood. Paper books are esthetically better, of course, you "master of the obvious", but when you fly on holiday, how many paper books you can take with you???
Load More Replies... Aran Lindvail 3 years ago
I prefer the old one with real buttons to the touch screen version because I will always accidentally touch the screen.So good find!
Leodavinci 3 years ago
For the most part, electronic devices are something I won't buy at thrift stores. Odds are against them working properly... if at all. Although I haven't done it yet, a multi-function printer (printer, scanner, copier) might be an exception... if I were looking for a cheap scanner. A multi-function printer is likely to be much more recent than a scanner and to have been tossed simply because it stopped printing (a common problem and usually due to print heads getting clogged), and while the copy function wouldn't work, either... the scanner function is very likely to still work. And it's likely you can can get current software for it. And sometimes it's possible to get them printing again.
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Also, a MF (multi-function) printer is also likely to be a better scanner. I have an old, professional level scanner that I tested against the scanner function of a recent MF printer. My MF printer (which no longer prints, btw) produced better scans. Probably due to being newer (more advanced optically) and the fact I had recent software for it... while the scanner's original (20 year old) software would not work with my computer's current OS and the scanner could only be accessed through my computer's Image Capture function.
Load More Replies... Karin Gibson 3 years ago
It drives me crazy when you accidentally touch the screen and it adjusts the size of the letters.
Honu 3 years ago
On my Kindle, you actually have to go into a menu to select that. It takes multiple clicks. I've never had the model in the picture, though.
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#72
Very Cheap Home Made Tree Ornament Ideas! Pinecones, Roasted Orange Slices At 150 For 3hrs, And Cinnamon Sticks
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
Agree but I wouldn't say it's cheap. Cinnamon sticks aren't cheap and as many oranges you need will up the cost. Plus, I'm not keen on using food as decorations.
Load More Replies... Doug the Special one 3 years ago
No thank's I'll stick to the good old paper chain's ( a British thing )
Eucritta 3 years ago
We made paper chains in the US too, when I was a kid. Very common kiddie school project for the holidays. Also threaded raw cranberries and popcorn, and origami animals.
Load More Replies... Mondkatze 3 years ago (edited)
Don't Waste the Orange Juice! Slice the Orange and carefully press the Juice with your Fingers on both sides af the slice. This way you will have Juice and a nearly perfekt, pre-dried Orange slice. Let it dry over night on the heater or just on a papertowel in the room. The next day it will be ready to decorate the tree / window and you save energy
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Cinnamon sticks aren't frugal though. And the oranges will only last a week or two.
#73
Fuzzy Baby Clothes Restoration Project!
Judy Reynolds 3 years ago
The pet supply store - I think it is called a slicker brush.
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#74
Did You Know You Can Wash Swiffers?
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
You can, but it reduces how well they collect dust. Because they use static to keep the dust on them and out of the air.
Kat 3 years ago
And they will leak lots of microplastics in your washing machine that will all end up in the plastic soup at sea...
Anna Banana 3 years ago
I'm not sure what swiffers even are, but if there are microplastics in them then I suspect they will end up in the ocean one way or another.
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Enjoying The Freebies Through Birthday Coupons & Apps
RedPandasStandUprightWithPawsUpToLookIntimidating 3 years ago
If you are wanting to do this, it's good to get a new email for junk.
Derpy_Greyh0und69 3 years ago (edited)
long username! really cool fact tho
Load More Replies... Izzy Curer 3 years ago
I tried to do this at starbucks one year. It wasn't worth the scowl of disgust I received from the chick who rang me up
Kate Fei 3 years ago
well remember that if something is free you are most probably the product... So yes, you get these for free through the app but I suppose that the app watches your spendings whole year long not to mention they have your profile, so the profile of their customer. I believe that data is much more valuable than one free meal per year.
#76
All Made From Dollar Tree Items... DIY’ed... My Kids Like It
#77
A Small Container Of Herb And Garlic Cream Cheese Was $5.49 At The Store The Other Day!!!! So I Bought The Regular Brick For $2.49 And Made My Own Herb And Garlic Cream Cheese! It's Really Good!
Sterrinatu 3 years ago
I love doing this. Sometimes if I have left over peppers and onions I use that.
#78
On Today’s Episode Of Yummy Things I Make With Help Of My Bread Machine, I Put My Skills Honed By Working At Domino’s For A Year To The Test By Making A Homemade 16” Pizza For Approximately $4.25 Rather Than Going Out To A Restaurant And Paying $14-20 For One! Sure Beats Frozen Pizza Too!
Robert Duran 3 years ago (edited)
The crust looks very well made and of good quality. I'd eat it.
Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
I'm lucky ..here in Italy you can have a pizza margherita for 5€ in restaurant and less if you buy the frozen from supermarket
#79
Polishing Your Shoes Is The Frugal Choice
GFSTaylor 3 years ago
Polishing leather shoes regularly protects the leather and helps the shoes to last much longer. Clean your shoes and you won't need to buy new ones as often.
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Wintermute 3 years ago
People are giving this post static, but fact is, uppers will outlast soles by 10x if you condition the leather properly. And judging by the number of guys I see walking around out there looking like they just got done playing soccer in a gravel pit - this needs said.
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Used to wear shoes that required polishing. Anymore the shoes I wear don't require polishing... or even shoestrings, and I wear them until they are literally falling apart. Velcro is the greatest advance in footware in probably 100,000 years
#80
Frugal Birthday Present! The Planter Was $5 And The Plant Was Propagated From One Of My Own!
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Those little planters are cute, but generally not practical long term. They also almost never have proper drainage.
#81
Does Anybody Make Their Own Yoghurt? Takes 3 Minutes A Week And I Save Around €30 A Month, As Well As Saving Loads Of Plastic
Izzy Curer 3 years ago (edited)
I admit to just making mine on the counter. I can't believe this person went to all the effort of opening the oven and bending down and sliding the tubs inside. That's practically a whole minute right there
#82
Don’t Waste Plastic Saving Half Your Banana
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
Toddlers, even though is in my job description leftover eating /mother.
Moneythink 3 years ago
I just cut off about 1/8" from the open end when I eat it, but I like your approach.
Doug the Special one 3 years ago
The same kind of monster who eats a bananana in the first place. yuuch
Ethan Lang 3 years ago
People have different tastes friend. For example I don’t like dissing popular foods just because I don’t like it. 😁
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We Love Our Roomba But The Replacement Bags For The Cleaning Station Add Up. The Wife Cut The Bottom Open And Uses Clips To Hold It Shut So We Can Reuse The Same Bag Multiple Times. Works Like A Charm!
User# 6 3 years ago
I hate to be that guy, but... You replace bags not just because they're full, they have tiny pores that the air gets sucked through that get clogged up with dust. Re-using a bag will severely limit your hoover's efficiency.
Bex 3 years ago
This is a Roomba cleaning station bag from a stationary wall charging unit you empty once a month or so. The 'vacuum' here just empties the actual roomba vacuum when it finishes a run, which is otherwise emptied by opening the plastic collection bin and dumping it in a trashcan. No need for high suction here.
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Jill Bussey 3 years ago
I have been doing this to various bagged vacuum cleaners for all my married life.
Emiloy 3 years ago
Not everyone is physically able to sweep. Roomba is a fantastic appliance for those who can’t and want to take care of that task independently.
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Frugal Tip! Stock Up On Charcoal In The Fall! I Usually Wait For Lowes To Do A 2 For $10 In The Fall. I Hit The Jackpot This Past Weekend!
GirlFriday 3 years ago
YES!!! I bought eight 20-pound bags of B&B at the end of the season last year for $6 each. That will last me for about half the upcoming grilling season. The savings is amazing.
Concept-Peter Roosdorp 3 years ago
If you have the room to store it, buying things off season is generally a great way to save a lot. Need a winter coat? Buy it in spring. Turkey will be cheap right after thanksgiving and will keep no problem until christmas in the freezer.
Frances Patton 3 years ago
Why do so many people cook out in the summer (100°, 89 percent humidity) instead of the fall?
#85
Made Another Cake To Save Money, Love How It Turned Out!
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Reminds me of a line from a Burt Reynolds movie... "It looks like Walt Disney threw up."
#86
What "Heavily Discounted Luxury Foods" Do You Buy?
M O'Connell 3 years ago
A supermarket local to me switched chain affiliations, and put all the brands that weren't in common on clearance. It's how I ended up with truffle oil. It's good stuff. At $25 its a hard no, but at $4 it's a definite yes.
Kat 3 years ago
Too expensive since lots of those oils have never even seen a truffle. They only have 'truffle flavour '
Load More Replies... Red 3 years ago
I kept eyeing those real fancy 9 moneys organic, brown sugar and cocoa popcorn at the store. But 9 moneys for like 50 grams of popcorn sounded like a nope for me. The other day I found them at the discount pile for 3 moneys. Bought all of them. So good. I wish I could get more because I simply couldn't get enough.
phoenix crystalite 3 years ago
I bought a pack of perfectly good chocolate 5 bucks usually for 1 buck because it was slightly out of date still tasted good
#87
I Had Some Leftover Fabric Spray Paint And Decided To Freshen Up My Most Worn Hat
#88
When The Sun Hits Your Laundry, Like You're Saving That Money, That's Amore!
MarmotArchivist 3 years ago
Air drying is the standard in many places, not a way to save money.
Jill Bussey 3 years ago
I find this so funny. The UK does not have half the warmth/sun that the US does, but you'll find our washing out on the line in the garden/patio more often than not. PS: we've been doing it for years!
Memere 3 years ago
In the winter, we hang clothing in the rarely used front bathroom to dry - everything on hangers on the shower curtain rod, close the door & the heat from the furnace dries things quickly. In the summer, I set up two wire-shelf towers on our screened deck & put an expandable closet rod on top. Perfectly dried clothing in an hour or so!
Load More Replies... Mattewis88 3 years ago
When you live in a country where the power grid gets turned off at random times during the day, it's not frugal, it's life.
Mary Hiers 3 years ago
I grew up doing this and still dry things outside when it is dry and sunny. The fresh smell is unbeatable.
Memere 3 years ago
I have two wire-shelf towers set 5 feet apart on our screened deck, on the sunny west side of the house. I bought a cheap extending closet rod & put it on top of the towers = instant clothes drying area & it's protected from birds, bugs, & rain! Plus I have one of the cute Octopus hangers from Ikea to clip socks & small things on.
#89
Always Check The Clearance Aisle In Your Grocery Story. The Giant Bottle On The Left Isn’t Organic, But Had To Buy At $1.70. The Bottle On The Right Is $5.49
madbakes 3 years ago
Buy your spices at Asian or Latino grocery stores; much cheaper and likely fresher.
Ann Franchi 3 years ago
I always buy Badia whenever possible - good quality and so much cheaper even when not on sale.
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
Just be sure to check the expiration date. Spices can go stale, alas…
#90
Turkeys Post-Thanksgiving
Stephanie IV 3 years ago
How can a once living creature be sold for five dollars? Where I live you can get so much cheap meat, it’s insanely immoral.
John Carr 3 years ago
You do realise that it's more abhorrent that if those turkeys aren't sold, they will be dumped instead of being given away to people who can't afford even $5
Load More Replies... John C 3 years ago
yeah, me too - heck, it's possible to not find any BEFORE thanksgiving if you wait too long!
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Christina 3 years ago
I'm sure every country has at least one holiday with specialty food that'll be in sale the day after.
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Bought All This For £4.95. Always Try To Hit The Reduced Section When They're Doing Final Reductions
I-Hate-Everyone 3 years ago
Not in the uk where the post is from. Its from a supermarket chain called asda
Load More Replies... Concept-Peter Roosdorp 3 years ago
I always look at the reduced price section when at the store for ideas for the days meal. A short expiration date doesn't matter if you will be using it the same day. And usually for half price.
#92
Buy Kid Stuff For Your Pet And Pet Stuff For Your Kid
Judy Reynolds 3 years ago
They are colourful, and the kids will not be able to break them!
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chuck.dont.surf 3 years ago
Okay but dog stuff is expensive, so I get the first part. A dog bed the size of a crib mattress would cost at least twice as much! Plus the crib mattress is most likely waterproof and you can just change the sheet when it's dirty
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The Stealership Wanted $35 To Clean Excessive Corrosion Off My Car Battery And $55 To Replace The Corroded Positive Terminal. I Fixed The Problem For $1.99 In Pads And About 30 Labor From Wire Brushing. Didn’t Even Need To Replace The Terminal (Though I Had To Pry It Open With A Screwdriver)
Cold Contagious 3 years ago
My thoughts exactly, had seen it done as a child, and will also remove bugs from windshield in a pinch, if out of washer fluid and in need.
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fat and happy 3 years ago
The fact that this is probably true makes my stomach turn. And people drink this with a smile
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Victor Botha 3 years ago
Get a Jug of hot water and pour over any corroded or acid caked terminals, instantly clean and you avoid the stickiness from the coke and the cost.
#94
My Partner Made (Quick + Charming!) Labels For My "What A Year" Hot Cocoa Mix To Send To Friends & Family...
#95
My Idea Of Frugal Living Is Knitting Myself A Scarf For The Coming Fall/Winter. While Watching The Sunset
Martha Meyer 3 years ago
Not neceassarily frugal. Clothing is so dirt cheap due to exploitation, that you can easily spend more money on yarn for a scarf than on buying a new scarf.
Anna Banana 3 years ago
I make things for a hobby, can confirm that it's almost never frugal. It is, however, still good value for money, if you compare it to things of the same quality (handmade, good materials, and basically bespoke).
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Friendly Plastic Can Quickly And Easily Refurbish And Repair Many Broken Items
RedPandasStandUprightWithPawsUpToLookIntimidating 3 years ago
It won't dishwash or hot water. You can buy epoxy resin that is better.
Bunzilla 3 years ago
Sugru is also quite good. I used some to repair the grip on a pair of tongs, and they go in a really hot dishwasher all the time and it's survived beautifully. Good if you want a soft grip.
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Mykle Bell 3 years ago
Also you can watch Advoko Makes to find the plastic bottle cutter and use the string to wrap around things and a flame or heat gun to make the plastic melt into a usable shape.
#97
I Start A Remote Job Next Week, I Had A 20" Wide Desk, And Decided To Build A Desk Extension/Raise In Order To Have A Three Monitor Display. I Used Scrap Lumber But I Did Have To Get A New C-Clamp To Make It Work
M O'Connell 3 years ago
My internal worry-furnace is telling me you need extra support or this will tip over.
Eucritta 3 years ago
This. Looks like an expensive accident waiting to happen.
Load More Replies... Leodavinci 3 years ago
Nice idea... but you might want to make than "connection" between the two parts, a little more permanent. That's a disaster waiting to happen if one of those clamps gets nudged. I would suggest a lag bolt (or two) on each side where it's clamped, along with a triangular plywood wedge from each back leg to the bottom of the "extension".
#98
Cheap Mason Jars, Sauce Included
John C 3 years ago
I can never get the tomato out of tomato sauce jar lids (which I really regret because the jar that I buy marinara in at Aldi is perfect!!). I even let one lid stay in the dishwasher for like a month. For dry storage and some things it doesn't matter, but it definitely limits their functionality.
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Wouldn't do this. Mason jars are actually made for the heating and cooling processes of canning that they repeatedly go though during their lifetime. Food containers are not.
g90814 3 years ago (edited)
You're missing the point. That brand puts the product in real mason jars (as shown in the picture.)
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Using Moving Blankets Over Windows To Help With Insulation
Bob Stuart 3 years ago
This works far better if you can get a tight fit to the window frame to prevent air circulation.
Nimitz 3 years ago
But keep an eye on it to make sure the blanket doesn't wick condensation. Don't wanna foster any mold or mildew growth.
Load More Replies... Doug the Special one 3 years ago
Looks like half the houses in Glastonbury. ( an English thing)
Dylan Xavier 3 years ago
Plastic window wrap and a hair dryer will get the job done as well, the heat shrinks the wrap and forms a seal around the window. Cheap, and most people have a hair dryer already lying around their house.
Noel Bovae 3 years ago
Not great for those with cats or kids though. Holes will be poked through almost immediately.
Load More Replies... No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Or just buy the plastic window covers and now you can still see out your windows. Probably cheaper than a bunch of blankets too
#100
If You Have A Bakery Outlet Store Near You, You Can Pick Up The Same, Fresh Bread And Cakes That You Get At Your Local Store For Less Than Half The Price. I Picked Up All Of This Yesterday For Less Than $13 With More Than A Week Of Shelf Life On Everything
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Maybe. We go to one... but the "expiration" dates are much shorter than what's in stores.
#101
Setting Up My Frugal Seed Station!
RedPandasStandUprightWithPawsUpToLookIntimidating 3 years ago
Toilet roll or kitchen paper cardboard inners are great for seedlings. And you can just plant the seedlings in their jackets straight into the ground.
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
Not sure how that’s frugal, as those carts and the supplies look $$$. Maybe reuse cardboard egg cartons instead? 🤷🏽♀️
PandaGoPanda 3 years ago
Because potting-up shelves at garden stores cost $$$ and these plastic shelves were probably less than a fifth of the price..
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2nd Hand Isnt 2nd Rate. $150-200 Stainless Steel Frypan And Cover For $20 In Great Condition
Jon S. 3 years ago
I got a beautiful set of copper bottomed pans that were my absolute favourites to cook in. Then moved to a house with induction hobs that they wouldn't work with. Gave them back to the charity shop for owner no.3 to discover.
Load More Replies... fat and happy 3 years ago
I just can't bring myself to make food in something somebody else made food in. I'm just too germophobic for that
#103
Evidence Of Inflation
Bill cipher 3 years ago
Hopefully soon families will be the couple and a pet
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Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
dog: "Stop looking at them and give me a cracker, please. I'm a good girl."
Karin Gibson 3 years ago
We call it shrinkflation as the size is mallet and the cost is either the same or bigger.
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago
Now they are wheat thins and wheat shorters. Family size? Yup...my family is getting smaller as time goes on so maybe that's accurate.
#104
Used Binder Clips On Hangers For My Shorts And Skirts Instead Of Going To Buy New Hangers With Clips
Doug the Special one 3 years ago
Just throw mine into the wardrobe. (closet for the american's out there)
#105
$3 Dye = New Life For My Dingy Hand Towels
Aran Lindvail 3 years ago
Hope that dye stays where it's supposed to. Towels need to be washed a lot, that's not a good thing for diy dye.
Nayo 3 years ago
I kindly disagree. I dyed white towels that had turned grey. I choose dark colors, like navy blue or dark brown. It's almost 15 years and color didn't fade.
Load More Replies... Karin Gibson 3 years ago
Nice colour, our towels go from human use to dog use, to floor cloths.
#106
My Standing Desk
PandaGoPanda 3 years ago
Those laundry baskets are brilliant - comfortable handles at both ends and both sides. I have 5 of them for storage!
Memere 3 years ago (edited)
Have you checked the prices on standing desks? And for the small ones to put on a regular desk? If you've got an extra 500-1500 dollars to spend, then buy one. If not, using what you have on hand makes a lot more sense.
Load More Replies... No you can't have my name 3 years ago
That's about an inch from sending your laptop to it's death.
Memere 3 years ago
Duct tape the laundry basket to the table; bungie cord the suitcase to the laundry basket; get the non-slip, grippy type shelf liner to put under the laptop. Boom - everything is safe.
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Our Mostly Free Halloween Porch Decorations, We Made Everything Except The Pumpkins
Ross Warren 3 years ago
Everything you need to make your own pumpkins is inside of the ones that you buy.
#108
When They Start Charging 3$ A Unit For Dunkaroos
FosseeRestorations 3 years ago
YES! When I was pregnant years ago I would dip my animal crackers in funfetti icing. The best fat kid snack ever!
LOttawa 3 years ago
They sure do. They never really disappeared in Canada.
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A 2 Pack Of Cream Cheese Is More Expensive That 2 Single Bars. This Makes No Sense!
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago
Purchased some "Krab" pieces yesterday. Seven pieces of krab with a cup of cocktail sauce for $7.74. Seven pieces of "Krab" without a cup of cocktail sauce, $2.64. Purchased 2 packages, or 14 pieces of "Krab" only, for $5.28 as opposed to 7 pieces of "Krab" for $7.74 with a cup of sauce. I already have a bottle of cocktail sauce at home and I may want melted butter instead of cocktail sauce. Also already have butter. Have to watch these little things.
Jaaawn 3 years ago (edited)
Ooh, what is this? A carboard carton of cream cheese? We only have plastic tubs of it in my country, sadly 😔 poor environment.
Noel Bovae 3 years ago
The US sells both, side by side. The cardboard cartons are usually used for baking, and the plastic tubs are for spreading on stuff. We have the same with butter and margarine too.
Load More Replies... Rodney Bowie 3 years ago
The single is one 8oz box. The 2pk is two 16oz boxes. Am I seeing that right? That being said, yes, I have also seen 2-packs that are more expensive than the single.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
No, the two are individually wrapped 8 oz blocks per box.
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Irenesaurus Rex 3 years ago
Individually packed units trend to be more expensive due to increased packaging and transport costs.
Memere 3 years ago
That's true, but in this case the 2pack is actually 51 cents more! This is why you always check the per unit or weight measure price.
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Frugal Shower Hack: Don't Have A "Low Flow" Showerhead, And Want To Conserve Water? No Problem. Add A $10 Ball Valve That Will Pay For Itself And More. You Can Even Stop The Shower To Use Soap/Shampoo And Turn It Right Back On Without Losing The Heat Setting.
John C 3 years ago
only if the people actually get out of the shower when it goes off
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Alison Marchand 3 years ago
My shower time reduction trick is to sleep til the last possible minute before I have to wake up and frantically get ready for work :D
Dylan Xavier 3 years ago
Then it will come back on cold, not holding your temperature like these do and you'll have a head full of soap that you can't comfortably rinse until it's reheated.
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#111
Adhesive Remover For A Frugal Double Win! Removing The Labels From Empty Spice/ Cheese Shaker Bottles Saves You From Having To Buy New Shaker Bottles For Your Own Spice Mixes And Let’s You Buy The Cheap Bagged Spices Instead Of The Bottles!
Julia Winfield 3 years ago
Be careful how much you clean and reuse plastic containers. They do break down.. best to reuse glass containers and jars.
Mary Hiers 3 years ago
The twist-on Parmesan lids also fit on many Mason-type jars if you prefer them to plastic.
Doug the Special one 3 years ago
Ah but you have to overspend to get the container in the first place. Unless you go through your neighbours recycling to get the container you need.
#112
Took Detachable Long Strap From $1 Tiny Bag, Added To $15 Thrifted Leather Purse Missing Its Crossbody Strap = The Neutral Travel Bag I've Been Wanting
Honu 3 years ago
She was a designer, obviously, but she was actually related by marriage to a famous Spade. David Spade, a comedian and actor here in the US, was her brother-in-law.
Load More Replies... Beck Latta 3 years ago
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#113
My Local Library Lists How Much I’ve Saved By Borrowing Instead Of Buying Each Item. $127.44 On What I’ll Read/Play In A Week
#114
I Make My Own 'Interactive' Chews For My Dog With Separation Anxiety
Emiloy 3 years ago
It’s available if you click on the link. I’ll paste here too: “ Recipe: [1]empty toilet roll [2]cheap treats (I buy them in bulk and make sure to get different textures/sizes. Currently I'm using some bigger dry treats and smaller semi-moist ones.) [3]tissue paper or similar (I use paper that comes with shoes, Ikea furniture, flowers, gifts, etc.) Wrap the toilet roll in paper, making sure there's some extra paper on each side of the roll. Tuck the surplus paper into the roll on one side. Fill with treats and tuck in the other end. That's it!”
Load More Replies... No you can't have my name 3 years ago
It's a good short term but for the dog's sake you should really invest in a good trainer.
JLN 3 years ago
Yea, my dog would just eat that, paper and all. He loves toilet paper and paper towels (usually he can't get to them but he can be super sneaky if one is left unattended)
Load More Replies... chuck.dont.surf 3 years ago
Doug, are you not aware that dogs can have separation anxiety? My rescue was neglected by his previous owner and does not like being left alone. He will pee on my couch when he's home alone, but never does it any other time.
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Researching (Expensive!) Air Purifiers For A Foster Cat With Allergies. Watched A This Old House Yt Video And Had Everything On Hand Anyway So I’m Trying It Out. Definitely Not Attractive!
Kevin Gerke 3 years ago
If anyone is curious to make it, you can find a diagram on NPR. I'm not an engineer, but the diagram I saw suggested pointing the fan up so air is pulled through the MERV 13 filters. Also a circle piece of cardboard over the fan to cover the corners will prevent back flow.
Nimitz 3 years ago (edited)
My ex had a lot of allergies but our apartment building was smelly so we wanted to keep our windows open. I bought two high quality filters, cut them in half, sealed the edges from moisture with gorilla tape, then taped a chopstick to each end to reinforce them. Then we put them in all our windows. Air still flowed through surprisingly easy and he was able to cut his usage of inhalers and allergy meds significantly.
Moneythink 3 years ago
It's called a Corsi-Rosenthal box (or at least, it is now. Probably been re-invented numerous times). Also highly recommended for reducing COVID risk.
Noel Bovae 3 years ago
It's people like you that make me ashamed to be human.
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Meal Prep Breakfast For 1-2 Weeks. Organic Hardboiled Eggs (12 For 0.21¢ Each) Bulk Sausage 30 For 0.33¢ Each) And Gluten Free Biscuits From Some Flour I Had On Hand. All For Around $16. Yay, Frugality!
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
It costs nothing to not try to force your dietary choices on other people.
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Saving Money While On Vacation!
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
I understand this however for me personally, I save all year long to have a really nice vacation and NOT worry about cost. The whole reason; again for me, is to experience everything I can from the particular destination and that includes the food.
Dylan Xavier 3 years ago
Right but not everyone can afford to do that, especially with larger families. A lot of them eat local once at their destination but pack food like this for the drive there to save money. No need to stop multiple times a day for overpriced drive thru food either this way.
Load More Replies... Claudia Dugral 3 years ago
As a flight attendant I have to do this! For some years already. My allowance is low and prices for food have exploded (in the USA!) and also it's nice to have something to nibble on if hunger strikes in the middle of the night due to time difference
Bunzilla 3 years ago
When we moved, we drove across Canada. After a while, we started getting REALLY sick and tired of restaurant food, it was also getting pretty expensive. So we just went to a supermarket and bought some good quality ingredients for sandwiches and other healthy snacks. A small cooler kept everything fresh and we saved a bunch of money as well. I was smart and packed a picnic set (plates, cutlery, cups), even though everyone said; we're not going to need those.
DDmaybeandor 3 years ago
We stay in hotels with free breakfast, pack lunch and eat dinner out. This works great for us and we’re happy. If I’m visiting somewhere I’ve never been I don’t want to spend any time at a restaurant waiting in food. Packed lunches are healthier and it’s right there when you need it.
Tarhes ~ 3 years ago
Only when they're harvesting kidneys from unsuspecting people (jk)
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Patti Bulldog 3 years ago
I hate making time to go out for breakfast when traveling, I like to do this or use the room fridge for breakfast items. I eat while I'm getting ready for the day and when I leave the hotel I'm good to go
#118
This Breakfast Cost 35 Cents
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
This would not hold me over until lunch. My biggest meal is breakfast and then it dwindles from there.
John C 3 years ago
for another perspective, this looks like an excellent breakfast to this 47 year old guy!
Load More Replies... Queserasera423 3 years ago
I don't think I can even make a cup of coffee for the cost of this whole meal
Honu 3 years ago
That was my first thought. I was curious so I checked around a bit. The cheapest coffee beans at Costco came out to 36 cents an ounce. My normal roaster is $1.58 per ounce. Granted, the price of coffee is unusually high right now and maybe this was pre-pandemic. Even then, coffee you could make for 35 cents sounds like really bad coffee. I'd rather just not have any.
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Question everything 3 years ago
By not counting the price of coffee and energy to make it.
Load More Replies... John C 3 years ago
Frances gets it! Hands down the most satisfying meal of MY LIFE was at Nobu in Vegas - it was exactly the type of meal that those Burger King commercials poked fun at a few years ago - huge plate, iddy biddy amount of food for each course, but it was SOOOO GOOOOD. How the flavors, textures, acidity, etc etc etc all played off each other - the meal was so satisfying I didn't think about food until lunch the next day.
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Dylan Xavier 3 years ago
Not everyone can stomach large meals first thing in the morning.
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#119
Saved Myself From A Stupid $247 Dollar Mistake
Whatshername 3 years ago (edited)
Maybe they were glad only the protective screen broke instead of the phone itself
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Rachel Grig 3 years ago
I think it means that by investing in a screen protector you save yourself the trouble of switching your screen if it breaks.
GirlFriday 3 years ago
i love these and won't be without one on my phone. I found three packs of them in a thrift store for $2 each so I am set.
#120
Mechanics Wanted $1200 For Parts And Labor To Replace My Axels And Tie Rod. I Did It Myself In Two Days. Saved $873
Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago
Lots of YouTube videos for how to do this stuff…The tricky part is having the right tools to do it, though.
Eucritta 3 years ago
Yeah, I was thinking, I wouldn't want to drive a car with a DIY axle replacement.
Load More Replies... Leodavinci 3 years ago
That's fine if 1) you have the tools for such work, and 2) you like doing such work. I've found, getting older, that I have less patience for doing such things and more desire to do things I really want to rather than putting in a lot of time and effort just to save a few dollars that can be better spent having someone (who knows what they're doing) do something.
#121
Cat Tore Up My Couch, But I Was Able To Fix It For Free!
Memere 3 years ago
They took fabric from the back of the couch to replace the shredded part.
Load More Replies... John C 3 years ago
It would have been swell if you also said HOW you fixed it... and I also find it a little sus that the word AFTER is directly over the worst of the damage, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Memere 3 years ago
they cut fabric from the back. handsewed it to the shredded part.
Load More Replies... Memere 3 years ago
Yeah, the one that has the fabric shop on the back of the couch.
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Memere 3 years ago
They cut good fabric from the back of the couch & hand sewed it where the shredded fabric was.
Load More Replies... Eucritta 3 years ago
I -think- after looking at 'after' with magnification that the fix may be an iron-on fabric patch.
Memere 3 years ago
Nope. She cut out the shredded part, then cut good fabric off the back of the couch & hand sewed it where the shredded part used to be.
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Friend Just Moved Out Of Home To Begin Med School And Is Utilising Cardboard Boxes To Save On Shoe Racks And Other Furniture
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
That’s all well and good, and somewhat creative! I would, however, recommend buffing it up a bit, as over time, the cardboard will lose strength, and will soften in humidity…
#123
It’s Now The Dollar+ Tree
Ace Girl 3 years ago (edited)
They were recently looking to hire an Assistant Store Manager in my town for $9.50 an hour. Assistant STORE MANAGER FOR $9.50 AN HOUR. They also hire employees part-time to avoid paying benefits. This is why their stuff is cheap. They don't pay their people.
deadinside 3 years ago
i make more than that with less responsibility....
Load More Replies... fat and happy 3 years ago
I'm in Canada and my local Dollar Tree has items at $1.50 now inflation strikes even the Dollar Tree
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago (edited)
Hmm...... There are approximately 15,000+ dollar tree stores. If they are required to change their signs, how much does that cost? If they don't change their signs, is that false advertising and can they be sued? Maybe each store needs to stock and sell some sort of tree for $1.00. Problem solved. You're welcome.
Doug the Special one 3 years ago
Wow I'm impressed that they actually pay wages. I thought all American businesses worked on tips.
#124
$5 End Table. Repainted And Repurposed
JustAnother Soul 3 years ago
As a woodworker I find this to be sad. Wood is beautiful and that table looked better before the paint job.
Julia Winfield 3 years ago
Agree. Took something beautiful and ruined it :(
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Hugo Correia 3 years ago
Well, even though I partially agree with the above comments, if it makes the person happy and saves it from going to a fireplace somewhere…
Doug the Special one 3 years ago
As a twat sometimes it is better to paint than send it to landfill.
#125
Finally Broke Down And Got The Expensive Rice Cooker
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
Good, quality tools and appliances will actually save you money in the long run. Well done!
Claire Stanfield 3 years ago
Thank you! People don't understand that being frugal means making your time and money work for you. This means that spending money on a quality product that will last you years and save you time is STILL frugal.
Load More Replies... Claire Stanfield 3 years ago
'expensive' is relative. This looks like brand new out of the box 140USD, but you can get several such rice cookers for half that or less elsewhere for resale. It can cook several different types of rice and do other cooking like steaming, you can schedule it on a timer to be done at a certain time, etc. If you eat rice every day, or even frequently, that's worth the price of admission.
Load More Replies... Tarhes ~ 3 years ago
I just boil it for a minute in a pot, then pop a lid on it, turn the heat to low, and rice is perfectly cooked in 20 minutes without buying an appliance.
Claire Stanfield 3 years ago
It's not that it's impossible to do the old-fashioned way. This has a timer so you can schedule when you'd like your rice to be done, plus you can steam other foods at the same time. Great if you eat rice regularly and don't have the half hour to safely mind a pot.
Load More Replies... Karin Gibson 3 years ago
You eat rice that much that you need a cooker. I just use a regular pan and the ratio 1 measure of rice to 3 measures of water. Li already had the pan costs nothing except the price of the rice.
Alexander Neil 3 years ago
We've had ours for over 10 years. Still works great with all types of rice. Easy cleanup, and great keep warm setting. Plus a strong handle for bringing rice to social gatherings. If I could only have 1 appliance. This would be it.
#126
I Found Dupes Of Starbucks’s Banana Nut Loaf And Iced Lemon Loaf At Walmart For $1 Instead Of Over $3 And Less Calories Too! They Taste Identical.. Not A Massive $ Savings But A Big % Savings. These Little Things Add Up!
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
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Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! 3 years ago
Walmart brand brownie mix is $1 a box and it's great.
#127
If You Need A Cheap Meat Free Protein Source, Try Getting Soy Chunks From A Bulk Food Store. At My Local Shop It Only Costs 40 Cents Per 100 Grams It's 50 Percent Protein And Doubles In Size When Cooked
ItsJess 3 years ago
I've been eating these for almost thirty years! When I first started buying them in bulk in the late 90s, they cost $1.39/lb- and a pound is a LOT! They are much more pricey now but still cheaper than ground meat and the dry chunks last forever and are easy to store.
Jon S. 3 years ago (edited)
They are great at absorbing sauces, go wonderfully in curries and chillies. A bit bland by itself. Never thought about the hormone issues people are bringing up before. A very quick google indicates soy chunks have the lowest estrogenic effect and highest protein content of any soy product. I wonder when people worry about hormones in soy, do they also worry about hormones in meat and (especially) milk?
Jon S. 3 years ago
A little more googling later: The most authoritative source I could find (a national food agency) say worries over hormones in milk and soya are nonsense as the levels involved are so incredibly low. For instance, soya has been a daily part of men's diets for generations in Japan and Korea, without any sign of a negative effect on health.
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My Frugal Wife Isn't Even Pregnant, But She's Not About To Turn Down Hand-Me-Downs From Her Sister
Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago
This feels as though it could turn into a hoarding situation very quickly
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Yes... one of the biggest traps into hoarding is collecting stuff you think you'll "use some day". One of the best tips I heard for decluttering is " get rid of anything you haven't used in 6-12 months. If you haven't use it in that time, you aren't likely to ever use it."
Load More Replies... Karin Gibson 3 years ago
We have 3 microwaves. They are in the garage. I use one microwave it is in the kitchen. My husband is the hoarder.
Dylan Xavier 3 years ago
Y'all are so judgemental on here, how do you know that she isn't planning on getting pregnant soon and is stocking up on what she can while it's free/cheap so she's prepared? My fiance and I haven't had a baby yet either but we have diapers, tons of baby clothes, toys, etc and have spent very little money. It beats waiting untill you're about to pop and super stressed out to buy everything. Can you not see this is clearly a room dedicated to their future child? Look at the baby stuff stored nicely in the closet. This is NOT a hoarding situation, nor does it appear to be abnormal or obsessive. Plenty of people do this and it's ridiculous to jump to conclusions about her mental state. 🙄
Weed in the Garden 3 years ago
She'll gift them to a needy new mom. I do it with my employees. Having a baby is expensive!
Rebecca O’Donnell 3 years ago
I’m getting the impression from several of your posts that you don’t like pets.
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Just Bought A House! 24m & 24f ~ These Are Our Base Bills • All Other Money Goes Towards Savings & Unexpected Expenses
Scagsy 3 years ago (edited)
Nice breakdown. Did you say you had a hack for us? A hack. No? Ok then.
User# 6 3 years ago
They've not reserved any money for entertainment, travel or hobbies. I guess the hack is to not live, but merely survive.
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Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago (edited)
$800 for just me and my daughter. I feel for you!!
Load More Replies... MarioRossi 3 years ago
Uhm, *monthly* bills? Ours are €15 for DSL, €25 for car insurance, €0 for health and dental (thanks NHS!) €100 for gas, €16 for phones. We live in northern Italy.
Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago
This is why there is a homelessness issue within working people in the US.
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Got Myself 4 Dwarves 3 years ago
Our mortgage is only £400 a month for a 4 bedroom house, don't need to pay for health insurance, car insurance is about £20 a month, gas/electric £170, Wi-Fi including tv channels is £30 - I have a feeling prices would be slightly higher if I mover to the US
Leodavinci 3 years ago
This. You'd be surprised at how many people become adults and don't realize you have to do that.
Load More Replies... Noel Bovae 3 years ago
Ours is about $100 here in SoCal. Our electricity is about $300, gas $100-$300, 4 line cell phones $300, water $60.
Load More Replies... Sareaesque 3 years ago
The cost of living in the US always surprises me. A house of two adults and our combined essential expenses is around £1000 a month, £1300 if we include personal expenses such as my car and our phone bills. Even including our regular non-essential expenses (charity payments, subscriptions, savings etc.) we don't go over £2300 a month between us.
Dav Carro-Ripalda 3 years ago
195$ for phone and wifi? I pay around 69$ for wifi, and three phones with 25gb each
#130
Wedding (Including Proposal, Ceremony, Reception, And Honeymoon) At $10k. Inspiration From Posts On This Sub. Hoping We Can Do The Same For Someone Else By Sharing This
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
10K is a LOT! My wife and I spent $20 for a marriage license, another $36 round trip on Metro North to Connecticut, with our children (it wasn’t legal in 2009 for us to get married in NY then), and $150 for the Justice of the Peace. So, under $200. Again, $10,000 is mega privilege, and NOT frugal by ANY stretch of the imagination! 🤦🏽♀️
Zoe's Mom 3 years ago
I like your reply. Not bashing anyone but simply saying live and let live. Nicely done.
Load More Replies... Julia Winfield 3 years ago
Only money spent on my marriage was the marriage license. It's one day. Use that money for savings.. emergency.. kids.. house/rent.. trust me. Life will go on without all the hoopla. And if things hit the fan one day and no longer work out..no regret on all the money spent!
royal_antelope 3 years ago
someone's lost touch with reality. :D spending 10k on a wedding is insane. thinking this is cheap makes it even worse
No you can't have my name 3 years ago (edited)
Where are you going that charges $1200 to rent what's basically a fancy tarp on stilts? Gotta give props for finding a dress for under $500 though.
Patti Bulldog 3 years ago
Some people want a big wedding, it's wonderful to celebrate with all your friends and extended family that you may not get to see that often. If you save up and you're frugal, there is nothing wrong with having a wedding if you want one. Looking at this, it's for 120 people, 10 grand for a wedding that big is really good!
Honu 3 years ago
This really shows you how quickly expenses add up for a big party even when you try to keep costs down. They had catering for 120 people at $13.50 per head. Cupcakes for $75 instead of a wedding cake. That is super cheap. Looks like they did all the setup themselves and didn't even rent a venue. The cost for the officiant was a $50 gift, so likely a friend or relative. No DJ. They did their own invitations. It looks like the only pro they hired besides the caterer was a photographer for $1800 and a hairdresser for $195. There's not even an item on here for flowers. The Bride's dress was not expensive as wedding dresses go and the groom's suit was darned cheap. They're also counting the proposal (maybe a nice dinner?) and the honeymoon. They spent a whopping $66 on rings. The only thing I see here that's a splash out is the photographer, but then I don't care about photos. If you do, that is a reasonable price for a pro.
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guible 3 years ago
if you click on the image source you go to the original post on reddit, normally you have instructions and people debate improvements to them there
Load More Replies... Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago (edited)
Ok guys, here is an ACTUAL money saving tip that can be used on a regular basis: THE. WALMART. APP. I have saved TONS of money doing this! When you are in the store, open the app. There is a little barcode icon in the upper right corner. As you walk through the store, scan barcodes for everything that catches your interest and it will show the actual price of that item right now. There is ALWAYS unmarked clearance items, all over the store. Even if something is marked as clearance already, scan it too, because there’s a chance that it has been discounted further, but hasn’t been stickered yet. I have 3 kids, and I am always able to find $1 deals for clothes, shoes, backpacks, toys, you name it. Just yesterday, I bought two pairs of thick rubber rain boots for myself and my husband. Normally $18, they were $1 each but not marked as clearance🤗 EDIT: even if a tag shows something at full price, it will ring up as the price shown to you in the app. No need to get an associate to do price adjustments or anything.
Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago
Since when has spreadsheets showing how much you spent on things turned into a hack? Seriously, that's just any outline and varies drastically depending on cost of living where you're at.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
I think the spreadsheet itself is supposed to be the hack because it helps you see each cost in one spot without having to hunt for the receipts.
Load More Replies... Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
SO many of these “Tips” are common sense, or come from a place of privilege. Come on, BP, do better.
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
Thank you! I already feared I was the only one shaking my head at such brilliant "hacks" as mending your clothes, reusing glass containers or cooking and baking your own food instead of buying takeaway all the time. I already started to wonder if I was left over from a different century...
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The Silly Stellar Jay 3 years ago
DIY in general saves money. For example, learn to cut out drywall and how to replace it, spackle and then paint. You will save a fortune. Most cosmetic fixes homeowners can do themselves. If you are particularly handy constructing your own shelving for seriously overpriced closet construction will also save a bundle. It's really not that hard after good planning and a YouTube tutorial.
Sapna Sarfare 3 years ago
One idea started by a friend is a WhatsApp and Telegram group of Freecycling. He invited those who knew in the group. Instead of wasting money shopping something, we give away. If i have something, from books to shoes to clothes to furniture and so on and don't need it, i offer it and someone who wants it and does not mind second hand asks and collects it. If someone wants something, he or she asks. If someone wants to give away, they do. Some times we ask for things to be lent. Many asked for mobiles, school stuff, etc for their maid or help's kids. It is a win win situation for all. We get rid of stuff and someone gets things. I got a lot of books, bags and so on
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
That is a brilliant idea! I got many household items second hand from somebody who no longer needs them and I always give things away I no longer need. More often than not it is not really necessary to buy everything yourself if you can share with neighbours, friends and family. Not every household needs a snowplough of their own if you can arrange to have the whole street ploughed with just one...
Load More Replies... K Witmer 3 years ago
I have been repurposing things for decades. I got wicker furniture when I turned 7 yrs old. I still have it and spray paint it for whatever I use it for. Currently it's being used in our bamboo patio my husband built. The headboard made the perfect backing for a bench w cushions as a couch
jk nbt 3 years ago (edited)
I make ghetto lemonade instead of buying drink mix. Recycle a pop plastic bottle and fill it almost to the top with water. When chilled in the fridge, pour in a little lemon juice concentrate. Add sugar to taste. Saves 90% of the cost of drink mix, every little bit helps.
Christy Wright 3 years ago
I didn't realize that was considered ghetto lemonade. I have always made lemonade this way.
Load More Replies... jk nbt 3 years ago (edited)
I recycled my old refrigerator to become a bulb chiller. It has lost enough freon that the freezer will not freeze. It only gets down to about 35 degF. I live on the Texas gulf coast. The darn global warming has resulted in very mild winters. There are not enough chill hours to set the blooms on tulips, daffodils, or any eastern woodlands type bulb plants. Next year I will try growing german bearded iris in pots or flats. They have to have everything chilled while remaining planted in dirt. They will not bloom at all if you dig them up like tulips. I will be the only one in the county that has german iris in bloom. The refrigerator does not take up too much room in the garage for a plant enthusiast like me. I have not seen any german bearded iris blooming around here for years. The plants grow leaves but never bloom. I am not growing them for the leaves.
guible 3 years ago
if you click on the image source you go to the original post on reddit, normally you have instructions and people debate improvements to them there
Load More Replies... Vanessa Richardson 3 years ago (edited)
Ok guys, here is an ACTUAL money saving tip that can be used on a regular basis: THE. WALMART. APP. I have saved TONS of money doing this! When you are in the store, open the app. There is a little barcode icon in the upper right corner. As you walk through the store, scan barcodes for everything that catches your interest and it will show the actual price of that item right now. There is ALWAYS unmarked clearance items, all over the store. Even if something is marked as clearance already, scan it too, because there’s a chance that it has been discounted further, but hasn’t been stickered yet. I have 3 kids, and I am always able to find $1 deals for clothes, shoes, backpacks, toys, you name it. Just yesterday, I bought two pairs of thick rubber rain boots for myself and my husband. Normally $18, they were $1 each but not marked as clearance🤗 EDIT: even if a tag shows something at full price, it will ring up as the price shown to you in the app. No need to get an associate to do price adjustments or anything.
Kimi Tomminello 3 years ago
Since when has spreadsheets showing how much you spent on things turned into a hack? Seriously, that's just any outline and varies drastically depending on cost of living where you're at.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
I think the spreadsheet itself is supposed to be the hack because it helps you see each cost in one spot without having to hunt for the receipts.
Load More Replies... Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
SO many of these “Tips” are common sense, or come from a place of privilege. Come on, BP, do better.
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
Thank you! I already feared I was the only one shaking my head at such brilliant "hacks" as mending your clothes, reusing glass containers or cooking and baking your own food instead of buying takeaway all the time. I already started to wonder if I was left over from a different century...
Load More Replies... The Silly Stellar Jay 3 years ago
DIY in general saves money. For example, learn to cut out drywall and how to replace it, spackle and then paint. You will save a fortune. Most cosmetic fixes homeowners can do themselves. If you are particularly handy constructing your own shelving for seriously overpriced closet construction will also save a bundle. It's really not that hard after good planning and a YouTube tutorial.
Sapna Sarfare 3 years ago
One idea started by a friend is a WhatsApp and Telegram group of Freecycling. He invited those who knew in the group. Instead of wasting money shopping something, we give away. If i have something, from books to shoes to clothes to furniture and so on and don't need it, i offer it and someone who wants it and does not mind second hand asks and collects it. If someone wants something, he or she asks. If someone wants to give away, they do. Some times we ask for things to be lent. Many asked for mobiles, school stuff, etc for their maid or help's kids. It is a win win situation for all. We get rid of stuff and someone gets things. I got a lot of books, bags and so on
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
That is a brilliant idea! I got many household items second hand from somebody who no longer needs them and I always give things away I no longer need. More often than not it is not really necessary to buy everything yourself if you can share with neighbours, friends and family. Not every household needs a snowplough of their own if you can arrange to have the whole street ploughed with just one...
Load More Replies... K Witmer 3 years ago
I have been repurposing things for decades. I got wicker furniture when I turned 7 yrs old. I still have it and spray paint it for whatever I use it for. Currently it's being used in our bamboo patio my husband built. The headboard made the perfect backing for a bench w cushions as a couch
jk nbt 3 years ago (edited)
I make ghetto lemonade instead of buying drink mix. Recycle a pop plastic bottle and fill it almost to the top with water. When chilled in the fridge, pour in a little lemon juice concentrate. Add sugar to taste. Saves 90% of the cost of drink mix, every little bit helps.
Christy Wright 3 years ago
I didn't realize that was considered ghetto lemonade. I have always made lemonade this way.
Load More Replies... jk nbt 3 years ago (edited)
I recycled my old refrigerator to become a bulb chiller. It has lost enough freon that the freezer will not freeze. It only gets down to about 35 degF. I live on the Texas gulf coast. The darn global warming has resulted in very mild winters. There are not enough chill hours to set the blooms on tulips, daffodils, or any eastern woodlands type bulb plants. Next year I will try growing german bearded iris in pots or flats. They have to have everything chilled while remaining planted in dirt. They will not bloom at all if you dig them up like tulips. I will be the only one in the county that has german iris in bloom. The refrigerator does not take up too much room in the garage for a plant enthusiast like me. I have not seen any german bearded iris blooming around here for years. The plants grow leaves but never bloom. I am not growing them for the leaves.
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