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Harnessing the Power of Copper Wire: An Introduction to Electro Culture Gardening

by Liss | 2 Comments June 27, 2023June 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
baking soda in drain

How to Get Rid of Drain Smell- Guide to Cleaning Stinky Drains

by Liss | 3 Comments September 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, 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 Liss | 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
dead wasps

Wasp Spray- Natural Ways to Get Rid of Wasps Fast

by Liss | 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 Liss | 4 Comments November 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, homeamde cleanser, homemade cleaner, how to clean, how to polish, stainless steel, tips-n-tricks
creepy halloween spider umbrella tutorial

DIY Creepy Halloween Spider from Repurposed Umbrella

by Liss | 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 | 1 Comment 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
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Winterizing a Camper

by Liss | 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
finished pillows before after

How to Clean and Whiten Yellowed Pillows

by Liss | 1 Comment August 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, 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 Liss | 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 Liss | Leave a comment 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 Liss | 19 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 Liss | 55 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 Liss | 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 Liss | 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 Liss | 1 Comment January 24, 2022March 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, home repair, mildew, mold, mold smell
kitchen cabinet lighting

6 Thrifty Kitchen Customizations for Frugal Homeowners

by Maria Rhodes | Leave a comment February 5, 2021February 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, kitchen, thrifty
scrub free oven cleaning hack

How To Clean Your Oven With A Dishwasher Tablet

by Liss | 7 Comments January 26, 2021January 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, how to, oven, oven cleaner
gas logs quit now what

Gas Logs Quit- Now What?

by Liss | 1 Comment September 24, 2020September 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, 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 Liss | 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 Liss | 4 Comments August 6, 2022September 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
diy fruit picker

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 Liss | 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 Liss | 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
pvc chair1

DIY Toddler Chairs out of PVC

by Liss | 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 Liss | 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
b101 wine barrels 2

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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Landscaping Ideas on a Budget

by Julie Woodworth | Leave a comment 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

DIY Washing Machine

by Liss | Leave a comment August 13, 2021August 13, 2019

There are times when getting to a washing machine just isn’t possible- perhaps you’re camping, …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Prepared Living Tags camping, diy, DIY Washing Machine, washer, washing machine
5ca0073d88e7a a step by step guide to setting up a new hive of honey bees

A Step by Step Guide to Setting up a New Hive of Honey Bees

by barbaraherring | Leave a comment September 24, 2020April 25, 2019

Beekeeping is really gaining momentum. You might perhaps be interested in starting your own hive …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags beekeeping, bees, diy, honey, tips-n-tricks
myo deer away spray

MYO Deer Away Spray

by Liss | Leave a comment July 20, 2021April 10, 2019

Deer are beautiful – when they’re not enjoying the fruits of your labor by eating …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living, MYO Pesticides Tags ants, deer, diy, garden, homemade, make your own, myo, pesticides, pests, repellent
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Repurpose Hockey Sticks into a Bench

by Liss | 1 Comment October 18, 2021February 27, 2019

Upcycling is all about taking an old, potentially unwanted objects and giving them new life. In this case, one of our members is giving new life to parts of an old bed and a few broken pieces of sports equipment to make a gorgeous, functional bench!

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Categories DIY Decorating, Do It Yourself, Living Tags bed, diy, headboard, hockey stick bench, repurposed, upcycle, upcycled
rookie mistakes that can ruin your first paint job

Rookie Mistakes That Can Ruin Your First Paint Job

by Liss | Leave a comment March 17, 2021January 9, 2019

Is it time to give a room in your house a fresh new look? One …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags diy, interior painting, painting, painting tips

How to Make an Air Hockey Table (It is Easier Than You Think)

by annacartershort | 1 Comment August 8, 2021December 19, 2018

So, you love the world’s fastest table sport but don’t have a small fortune to …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living Tags Air hockey table, diy, homemade, homemade air hockey table
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