You'd think charities would do back flips over your unwanted items. But unless you have the ability and strength to get them out of your home, you'd be wrong. When I recently combined two households I called all the biggies (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity), anxious to donate quality … [Read more...] about Get charities to take your unwanted stuff
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Get free stuff, give old stuff away
Wouldn't it be great if there were an easy way to give your unwanted but perfectly good stuff to someone who needed it? And a way to get stuff that's perfect for you but doesn't work for your neighbors any more? There is, and it's called Freecycle. It's a great way to work with your neighbors to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff, give old stuff away
How to get the best used furniture deals
My husband and I recently bought a home roughly twice the size of our old one. We enjoy the extra space, but several rooms in our home are completely devoid of furniture. Since I’m not impressed with the high prices and low quality of most “big-box” furniture stores, I’ve slowly been amassing … [Read more...] about How to get the best used furniture deals
Daily savings for papercrafters who like deals
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Papercrafting is a hobby that includes so many moving parts — paint, sewing, alcohol markers, inks, mists, stamps, edge punches, buttons, flowers, diecuts and, of course, the paper — it's easy for crafters to get more wrapped up in buying than using these supplies. So by your second shopping … [Read more...] about Daily savings for papercrafters who like deals
Can’t afford a spa? Throw a spa party
Anyone who has been to a salon or spa recently knows that it’s a high-ticket indulgence. It can cost hundreds of dollars for a manicure, hairstyle, foot massage and facial mask. So why not do it at home? And why not make it fun with a group of friends? A group can gather for a day of penny-pinching … [Read more...] about Can’t afford a spa? Throw a spa party
6 real lessons from HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’
The revelation that would-be home buyers on HGTV's popular "House Hunters" program may be looking at homes that aren't even for sale has caused a stir. You can read more about that in my post at MSN Real Estate. But even if "House Hunters" is, in part, fake, there are some real lessons home … [Read more...] about 6 real lessons from HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’
Free wheelchair ramps and home repairs for needy
If you or your parents or grandparents need help with home renovations you can't afford, Rebuilding Together may be able to help. The nonprofit organization builds free wheelchair ramps and provides FREE critical home repairs, modifications and improvements to low-income, elderly and disabled … [Read more...] about Free wheelchair ramps and home repairs for needy
Kids’ crafts: Make a braided-rope dog toy
When it comes to kids' crafts, I like projects they can make and use rather than just make and throw away. During a recent sleepover in my house, I enlisted the help of two kids to try out one of the DIY projects I have bookmarked on Pinterest. Using fleece fabric left over from winter projects, … [Read more...] about Kids’ crafts: Make a braided-rope dog toy
