by Ilona | Apr 8, 2010 | d-i-yourselfers, frugal, life stories, projects, the yard
Handyman has been repurposing. repurposing is close to my heart because it fulfills all those frugal plans that I coddle in my dream plans of being the most virtuous wife, ever. I know that isn’t on the list of people around me, but it does sometimes translate...
by Ilona | Aug 9, 2009 | frugal, household hint
What a cute idea! And useful way reuse old pots. Clay pots are easy to spray paint, so you really don’t have to use one that is glazed. Just paint it any color you want- even detail it with a tole design or speckles …whatever clipped from...
by Ilona | Apr 30, 2009 | appliances, cost and value, d-i-yourselfers, frugal
Like most D-I-Y’s, Handyman and I are frugal and like to save money. Sometimes we have been penny wise and pound foolish. Anyone else been there? Over the years I believe we have learned through trial and error that brand name really counts in appliance...