Posted April 5, 2008 - 08:47 by Myscha Theriault
DIY
Got a room or area you need to sex up on the cheap? These things are readily available on the road, inexpensive and super versatile. Read on for a list of simple ideas to get rolling with them at your house in less than an hour.
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Posted April 3, 2008 - 12:54 by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Food and Drink, DIY, Health and Beauty
The main reason that people don't drink water is that it is tasteless and not very "fun" to drink. On the other hand, water is considered more healthy than sodas so now there is a entire category of packaged drinks such as VitaminWater that is basically bottled water with coloring,vitamins,and flavor. Instead of buying these drinks, read on for ways you can make your water more exciting to drink.
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Posted March 27, 2008 - 16:14 by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, DIY, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs, Technology, General Tips
My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a solution that is not hard to implement we figure we might as well try it, and we have been able to fix many things including computers and handhelds. Read on for some tips on finding solutions online to your gadget problems.
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Posted March 21, 2008 - 02:00 by David DeFranza
DIY, Art and Leisure
At the same time nostalgic and alluring, nothing epitomizes travel so much as the postcard. Whether decorating your home, revisiting old memories, or making new friends, a little fun with postcards is a great way to get in the spirit of travel and stimulate your mind into leading you on an imaginary trip.
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Posted March 7, 2008 - 16:52 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Food and Drink, DIY
You've got two to three weeks until Spring Break and a meal card with zero balance left. Not enough time to look for a job until you go home to mom and dad's. How will you eat? Here's some ideas.
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Posted February 19, 2008 - 10:01 by Paul Michael
Frugal Living, DIY, Consumer Affairs, General Tips
It’s gone. HD DVD lost the war, Blu-Ray is the winner. Toshiba has admitted defeat and will discontinue all of its HD DVD products. No more players, no more recorders, no more discs, no more Xbox 360 players, it’s all dead in the water. And that leaves you HD DVD owners up a certain creek without a paddle. But, it’s not all doom and gloom.
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Posted February 10, 2008 - 16:25 by Paul Michael
Life Hacks, DIY, Art and Leisure
Sometimes the ingenuity of people knocks me out. As I was surfing today to find new and exciting ways to save money, I came across a video on Metacafe. It has almost no sound, but it doesn't need it. In just a few minutes, Marek (from Poland I think) shows you how to make a cool airbrush out of old bits and pieces.
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Posted February 1, 2008 - 17:20 by Xin Lu
Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Food and Drink, DIY, Art and Leisure, Lifestyle, Freebies
Are you a super cheapskate with an affinity for making everything yourself? Here are some Instructables that will tickle your fancy! Learn to furnish your home, gather food, and finally protect your possessions with alarms and weapons all for less than $10.
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Posted January 28, 2008 - 16:52 by Xin Lu
Frugal Living, DIY, Art and Leisure, Health and Beauty
Origami is a Japanese word that means "fold paper", and it is a very popular pastime around the world. I enjoy origami because it is a very cheap hobby that requires only your hands and paper. I like to reuse magazine paper and left over wrapping paper to make my projects, but origami techniques can be applied to anything that is foldable to create amazing results. Here are some fun and frugal ideas for using origami in your life that goes beyond folding a simple crane!
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Posted January 25, 2008 - 09:31 by Paul Michael
Making Extra Cash, DIY
It’s not often you get a double-whammy money-saving tip but this one falls into that category. Not only can you save cash by making your own cheap metal detector, you can find a fortune using it. Score!
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