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💧 Save BIG on moisture control! Learn how to make the equivalent of 51 buckets ($650 worth) of DampRid for under $25 using this simple DIY method. Perfect for basements, RVs, boats & more — stop overpaying and start freshening your space the frugal way! 🪣✨ #DIY #MoneySavingTips #FrugalLiving #HomeHacks #Budget101

DIY DampRid Alternative: 5-Gallon Bucket Basement Dehumidifier Hack

by Melissa Burnell | 9 Comments August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

DIY DampRid Alternative using a Colander and 5-Gallon Bucket to Get Rid of Damp Basement …

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Categories Do It Yourself, FAQ, Frugal Living Tags basement, calcium chloride, damprid, diy
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DIY Giant Bubbles Recipe

by Melissa Burnell | 8 Comments July 19, 2025

DIY Giant Bubble Solution (Super Duper Copycat Recipe!) Looking to create massive bubbles like the …

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Categories Do It Yourself, FAQ, Kids ~n~ Babies Tags bubble solution, bubbles, dawn dishsoap, diy, giant bubbles, homemade bubbles, myo
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DIY Seasoning Mixes That Crush Store-Bought (Make 12 for the Price of 1)

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment July 17, 2025

DIY Seasoning Mixes That Crush Store-Bought (Make 12 for the Price of 1) If you’ve …

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Categories FAQ, Mix Recipes, Seasoning Mixes Tags diy, diy mixes, myo, seasoning mixes
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DIY Faux Kitchen Window

by Melissa Burnell | 9 Comments December 27, 2024

Creating a fake frosted window with built-in lighting to mimic the appearance of a real …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags diy, fake window, farmhouse window, faux window, kitchen window
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DIY Dryer Balls: A Cost-Effective Laundry Solution

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment August 26, 2024

When it comes to saving money and time in the laundry room, DIY dryer balls …

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Categories Do It Yourself, MYO Household Items, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, dryer, dryer balls, Laundry, myo, wool
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Harnessing the Power of Copper Wire: An Introduction to Electro Culture Gardening

by Melissa Burnell | 5 Comments April 4, 2024June 27, 2023

Imagine a garden where plants grow stronger, nutrients are absorbed more efficiently, pests are kept …

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Categories Frugal Living, Gardening ~ Landscaping Tags copper garden, copper wire garden, diy, electro culture, electroculture gardening, electromagnetic, gardening
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How to Get Rid of Drain Smell- Guide to Cleaning Stinky Drains

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments October 30, 2024September 13, 2022

Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, sooner or later you’ll have to deal with …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags bathroom sink, diy, DIY cleaning products, drain odor, drain smell, drains, kitchen sink, odor, odour, sink odor
55 ways to celebrate christmas on a shoestring budget

55 Ways to Celebrate Christmas on a Shoestring Budget

by Melissa Burnell | 3 Comments November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

In some ways, Christmas is a time for celebration and joy. But in many other …

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Categories Christmas, Winter Solstice, Yule Tags budget, christmas, dirt cheap, diy, holidays, shoestring
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Wasp Spray- Natural Ways to Get Rid of Wasps Fast

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment November 14, 2021

Nothing can spoil a family barbecue quicker than an angry wasp. Keep these unwelcome invaders …

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Categories Do It Yourself, MYO Pesticides Tags diy, kill wasps, myo, pesticides, wasp spray, wasps
how to clean stainless steel

How to Polish Stainless Steel Sinks

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments October 30, 2024November 11, 2021

Durable, inexpensive, and easy to maintain, stainless steel is considered the most popular material for …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags baking soda, clean sink, diy, DIY cleaning products, homeamde cleanser, homemade cleaner, how to clean, how to polish, stainless steel, tips-n-tricks
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DIY Creepy Halloween Spider from Repurposed Umbrella

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment October 20, 2021

The best part of Halloween is coming up with creative props. Imagine transforming an old …

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Categories Halloween, Halloween Decor Tags diy, halloween, halloween costumes, halloween decor, repurpose, spider, umbrella, upcycle
14 best tips to transform your bedroom

14 Best Tips to Transform Your Bedroom

by Emma Connor | 2 Comments March 22, 2023October 18, 2021

For ions, interior designers have provided tips on how to decorate your bedroom with your …

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Categories DIY Decorating, Frugal Living Tags bedroom, decor, decorating, diy, makeover, Remodel
winterizing your camper how to

Winterizing a Camper

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment October 19, 2021October 16, 2021

As winter approaches, you may be wondering how to winterize your RV or camper properly. …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags camper, diy, rv, winter
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How to Clean and Whiten Yellowed Pillows

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment October 30, 2024August 31, 2021

We spend around 3,000 hours a year, or roughly four months, on our pillows. Moisture …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags clean, cleaner, diy, DIY cleaning products, feather pillow, foam pillow, Laundry, miracle whitener, wash pillow, whiten, whiten pillows, yellow pillows, yellowed pillows
diy countertop transformation dirt cheap kitchen makeover

Countertop Transformation = Dirt Cheap Kitchen Makeover Under $500

by Melissa Burnell | 26 Comments August 14, 2021August 14, 2021

Taking today’s economy into consideration, it can be tough to even think about remodeling areas …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags counter transformation, countertop, countertop transformation, diy, granite, kitchen, makeover
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Is Laundry Sanitizer Worth the Money?

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments August 13, 2021

Laundry is the perennial chore that presents more challenges than probably any other household task. …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags disinfectant, disinfectent, diy, homemade laundry sanitizer, how to, Laundry, laundry sanitizer, myo, sanitizer
DIY Slate Walkway - wet look

DIY Slate (or textured) Walkway

by Melissa Burnell | 23 Comments July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Do you love the look of a slate finish, but can’t afford to hire a …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Gardening ~ Landscaping, Living Tags bonway, Concrete, concrete stamp, diy, Faux, garden, Slate, stamp, textured walkway, walkway
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DIY Stamped Concrete Patio

by Melissa Burnell | 56 Comments May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Our home is what they consider to be a “sprawling ranch”. Over the years we’ve …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags Concrete, diy, diy patio, patio, patio plans, stamped concrete
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Remodeling Your Bathroom on a Budget

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment April 25, 2021April 25, 2021

Simple ways to revamp your bathroom without spending a fortune . . . Is your …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags bathroom, bathroom remodeling, bathroom update, diy, remodeling
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How to Protect Your Home Against Ants and Carpenter Bees

by Melissa Burnell | 7 Comments April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

You have a lot invested in your home. As such, it’s imperative that you learn …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags ants, bee, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, diy, home repair, pest removal, trap
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How to Get Rid of Mold Smell

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment October 30, 2024March 16, 2021

Most of us have experienced the odor of mold: musty, stale, or earthy; it is …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, DIY cleaning products, home repair, mildew, mold, mold smell
kitchen cabinet lighting

6 Thrifty Kitchen Customizations for Frugal Homeowners

by Maria Rhodes | Leave a comment October 30, 2024February 1, 2021

Frugal living doesn’t correspond to sacrifice in lifestyle. The key to a frugal life is …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Frugal Living Tags diy, DIY cleaning products, kitchen, thrifty
scrub free oven cleaning hack

How To Clean Your Oven With A Dishwasher Tablet

by Melissa Burnell | 12 Comments October 30, 2024January 13, 2021

Over time the oven can accumulate a significant amount of grime from splatters or drips. …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags dishwasher, diy, DIY cleaning products, how to, oven, oven cleaner
gas logs quit now what

Gas Logs Quit- Now What?

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment October 30, 2024September 24, 2020

If you have gas logs as a heat source in your home, you know that …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags compressed air, diy, DIY cleaning products, fake fireplace, fireplace, gas, Gas Logs, heat, logs, pilot light, thermocouple, ventless gas logs
preserve beautiful fall branches create your own swags

Preserve Beautiful Fall Branches & Create your own Swags

by Melissa Burnell | 3 Comments September 24, 2020September 22, 2020

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to take a walk through the woods or …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags autumn, branches, decor, diy, fall, Home Decor, leaves, myo, preserve, swags
myo monster mud

MYO Monster Mud

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments October 20, 2023September 16, 2020

Many of the recipes, props, and tutorials that are shared to create creepy looking Halloween …

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Categories Halloween, Halloween Decor, Halloween Special Effects, Holidays Tags decor, diy, eerie, halloween, halloween decor, halloween special effects, homemade, make your own, monster, monster mud, monster mud recipe, monster mud tutorial, Monster Mud Waterproofing, mud, myo, special fx
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DIY Fruit Picker

by recipfresh | Leave a comment September 24, 2020July 9, 2020

Repurpose a plastic bottle into a fruit picker! Picking fresh fruit was always a treat …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, fruit, Fruit Picker, tips-n-tricks
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No More Mosquitoes – Complete Pet Safe Yard Treatment

by AnneBeth | 21 Comments March 26, 2021May 29, 2020

If your yard is loaded with pesky biting mosquitoes – fix it with Paul Harvey’s  …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living, MYO Pesticides Tags ants, bug spray, diy, mosquitoes, myo, Paul Harvey, pesticides, pet safe, repellent, tips-n-tricks, yard spray, yard treatment
Wasp Repellent

Yellow Jacket & Wasp Repellent for Patios

by Melissa Burnell | 15 Comments September 24, 2020May 18, 2020

Wasps and Yellow Jackets are notorious for being useless pests that can quickly spoil a …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living, MYO Pesticides Tags diy, hornet repellent, patio, pest, repellent, wasp, wasp repellent, yellow jacket repellent
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DIY Backyard Canopy

by Melissa Burnell | 3 Comments April 25, 2021May 10, 2020

If you need a quick (removable) backyard canopy, you’ll love this inexpensive DIY project. DIY …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags backyard, backyard canopy, build canopy, canopy, diy, home projects, shade
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DIY Toddler Chairs out of PVC

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment September 24, 2020March 29, 2020

Create your own comfortable toddler size chairs!  These adorable DIY toddler chairs use just a …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags chair, diy, pvc, pvc furniture, pvc plans, Toddler, toddler chair
b101 grow herbs indoors

Growing Herbs During Winter Made Easy

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment October 19, 2021January 3, 2020

Although winter is in full swing, you can still enjoy garden-fresh herbs. You can grow …

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Categories Gardening ~ Landscaping, Living Tags diy, gardening, grow herbs, guide, how to, indoors, winter
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10+ Revealing Facts About Aging Wine in Oak Barrels

by Rachel Moore | 1 Comment September 24, 2020December 1, 2019

Let’s get this straight: Oak makes the wine taste awesome! I say this as I …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags diy, facts, oak barrels, oaking wine, wine, wine barrels
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How to Remove Hot Spots/White Marks from Furniture

by Melissa Burnell | 10 Comments May 16, 2024September 23, 2019

Not too long ago, we bought a beautiful mahogany table. During dinner one evening, someone …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, Frugal Living, furniture, hot spots, table, tips-n-tricks, white spots
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Landscaping Ideas on a Budget

by Julie Woodworth | 2 Comments September 24, 2020August 28, 2019

You’ve seen all of the pictures from people who have done this big, elaborate landscaping …

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Categories Gardening ~ Landscaping Tags diy, garden, gardening, landscaping, lights
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