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We'll guide you through the process of doing frugal things for yourself with these DIY articles. Don't forget to check out our Home and Garden section for free shipping codes at stores like Home Depot, Sears and Lowes.

February 16, 2011

OldBags Rejuvenates Empty Tea Bags As Art

oldBags greeting cards

Libby James is founder of oldBags, a line of greeting cards and other artistic goods made with used tea bags. From her home in Fort Collins, Colo., she channels 74 years of frugal living into the bags to create unique and useful art.

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February 11, 2011

Learn How To Dry Flowers And Make Valentine’s Memories Last

Flowers drying from rafters

Flowers are always a welcome Valentine's gift, unless you have allergies. But the blossoms fade so fast it seems a shame to spend money on a short-lived gift. Drying that floral tribute, however, means your loved-one's present will be around for a long time to come.

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January 14, 2011

How to Upcycle 6 Pieces of Old Furniture

Upcycle furniture

Repurposing is taking over from recycling as the latest in green trends. Cost conscious and environmentally focused handymen and women are learning how to turn old products into new projects. 

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January 10, 2011

7 Times When It's Okay To Dumpster Dive

Dumpster diver

Dumpster diving may sound gross to the uninitiated, but we're not talking about jumping into a container of icky slime and gross-out goods. While it's possible to find day-old food in some dumpsters, there are far more pleasant prizes to be found, if you know how to go about it.

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January 3, 2011

Start Fresh: 30 Frugal Home Decorating Ideas

Before and after photos of a bathroom

Do you get bit by the decorating bug in January? Dreary weather forces us indoors, where we begin noticing little and big things we'd like to change. If money is tight, check out our 27 inexpensive ways to upgrade your home decor.

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December 13, 2010

A Last-Minute Guide to Making Christmas Decorations and Cards

Last Minute Christmas Decorations

Deck the halls and fire up your DIY engine. It's time for Christmas decorating and what could be more inexpensive and fun than creating your own crafty items. From miniature trees to mailbox decorating, we've got it all for you.

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December 6, 2010

22 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend

Homemade christmas gift ideas

Boyfriends can be a real pain to buy gifts for at Christmas. This year, we're recommending you drag out the glue gun and create a homemade present that will really turn his head and, perhaps, his heart.

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October 20, 2010

Craft Gourmet Coffee Beans with a Homemade Roaster

coffee roaster schematic

It takes time and a specific knowledge to roast your own coffee beans, but if you have an engineer's frame of mind, you might find our step-by-step instructions will make you as addicted to this practice as you are to the caffeine.

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October 15, 2010

15 Steps to Make a Homemade Haunted House

Haunted House

Haunted houses are half the fun of Halloween. Who doesn't love to be scared for a silly reason? Your neighbors and friends will flock to your home when you use our tips to create a boo-tiful Halloween home.

 

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October 6, 2010

26 Hottest DIY Kids Halloween Costumes for 2010

Kids Halloween costumes

Every boy wants to be a superhero at some point and every girl a princess. Getting the look just right, however, can cost you when using store-bought costumes. Here are a few homemade ideas we think might please the Batman in your boy and the giggle in your girl.

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Go Frugal in Houston

The city of Houston is one of the most popular travel destinations in Texas. When you're planning a big trip, try using our Go Frugal in Houston guide to make your travels more affordable.


Go Frugal in Orlando

The lure of unlimited sun, sandy beaches and awesome entertainment options draws millions of travelers to Florida each year. If you're planning a getaway to Orlando, be sure to read this guide so you can make it a fun and frugal trip.

Kodak Gallery Free Shipping Offer is Awesome!

Kodak Gallery is giving all of us a special holiday gift. Spend $25 and receive 30-percent off plus free shipping on your entire order. Tht's pretty unbeatable, right?


Are you Frugal or Cheap Quiz

Being frugal and being cheap come with very different images. Do you know where you stand on this scale. Try taking our quiz to find out if you're frugal or cheap.

Our 82 Very Best Go Frugal Posts

Our 82 best posts cover everything from babies to weddings in extreme detail. Hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.


The Best Time to Buy Guide for 101 Products and Services

When should you buy a car? Is January really the best time to purchase Christmas presents for the next year? And what's the deal on fresh produce? We have the scoop on a raft of products.

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Three

The author of "Dune" knew more than science fiction. This week he shares wisdom about folding money and we turn to the eponymous author "Anonymous" for our second quote.


Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Two

Gloria Steinem knewmore than how to stir up feminists; she also knew a thing or two about frugality, as did Greek philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis. Learn what these two disparate people had to say in this week's Frugal Quotes blog post.

Free Ingredients: A Guide to Food Foraging

Wild-food foraging is a movement steadily gaining speed, but the wise hunter understands the importance of knowing their prey.


5 Steps to Prepare for February Storms

The worst of February is before us, with inches-deep snow storms, freezing temperatures and lots of gray skies. Make sure your prepared for the worst by following our recommended five emergency-preparation steps.

 

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