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Library Subject Index

section G to H

Garage, Estate and Auction Sales

Buying
eBay
Selling

Garage, Estate and Auction Sales, Buying

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Garage Sales, eBay
Garage Sales, Selling
  • Garage Sales by Olivia Fox - Knowing how to find the hidden treasures.(5/25/09)
  • My Story: Garage Sale Hunts - Using the Internet to make the most of the hunt (6/25/07)
  • Gifts for Free - A clever way to purchase gifts with little or no cash outlay. (11/13/06)
  • My Story: You Can Win at an Auction (7/24/06)
  • Decorating with Yard Sale Finds (7/24/06)
  • Cha-Ching! - Tips for a successful day of yard sale shopping (7/10/06)
  • 10 Garage Sale Shortcuts - Finding the great deals (5/9/05)
  • Against His Will - A husband and wife explore estate sales (11/22/04)
  • To Market, To Market by Sharon Camino - Finding flea market bargains (4/19/04)
  • Cleaning Used Appliances - Disinfect that yardsale find (1/5/04)
  • Yard Sale Adventures by Anne Culbreath Watkins (7/21/03)
  • Going, Going...Gone - The ins and outs of bidding online (3/4/02)
  • Yard Sale Christmas Shopping by Jennifer A. Krausz - Tacky? Not if you do it right (7/9/01)
  • How to Avoid Yardsale Junk by Christina Heiska - Only bring home the good stuff! (5/7/01)
  • Yard Sale Etiquette by Nancy Twigg (7/26/99)
  • Yard Sales by Christina Heiska (8/24/98)
  • Yardsaling by Christina Heiska (10/6/97)
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    Garage, Estate and Auction Sales, eBay

    Also in Garage Sales:
    Garage Sales, Buying
    Garage Sales, Selling

  • Dejunking Your Home (2/6/06)
  • Too Many Books - She doesn't want a lot, but isn't there some way to sell used books? (1/9/06)
  • My Story: Selling at Auctions - Successfully selling at only auction sites (6/27/05)
  • eBay vs. Garage Sales - She's made the switch to online sales (5/23/05)
  • Too Much Stuff - What to do when you don't have a place to hold a garage sale (10/27/03)
  • Selling on Ebay - Like a never-ending garage sale (3/4/02)
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    Garage, Estate and Auction Sales, Selling

    Also in Garage Sales:
    Garage Sales, Buying
    Garage Sales, eBay
  • My Story: Garage Sales by Gary Foreman - Pricing garage sale items to sell and make you some money, too!(8/03/09)
  • Pricing Garage Sale Items - Tips for pricing items in today's "garage sale" market.(4/20/09)
  • How to Have a Blow Out Yard Sale by Katherine E. Tapley - (3/31/08)
  • Selling Used Goods - Getting the most for things you no longer want or need (10/31/05)
  • My Story: A Successful Garage Sale - 5 tips for success (6/20/05)
  • Big Money Garage Sales - Maximize your sale's potential (4/4/05)
  • Turn Your Trash Into Cash - Summer yard sale season is in full swing (8/23/04)
  • Garage Sales 101 - Planning, executing and profiting (8/16/04)
  • Garage Sale Getaway by Michael Webb - Raise some money for a romantic getaway (8/18/03)
  • The Longest Yard Sale in the World (8/1/03)
  • Garage Sale Problems by Christina Heiska - Don't be a victim (6/9/03)
  • My Story: Garage Sale Scams - contributed by Mickie - Sellers beware! (3/24/03)
  • Turn Cast-Offs Into Cash by Shaunna Privratsky - One man's trash... (9/9/02)
  • Garage Sale Guru by Shaunna Privratsky - Smile as you head to the bank (7/1/02)
  • My Story: Money In Your Closet - A more profitable, less stressful sale (3/18/02)
  • Disposing of Estate Property - Choices for a difficult time (1/7/02)
  • The Kid's Garage Sale by Nellie the Nag - Sure, Mom was tough. But they learned some valuable lessons (10/22/01)
  • Pricing Used Items - They're moving and want to know how much to ask for stuff (6/11/01)
  • Garage Sale Success by Kim Danger - Turn trash into cash (6/4/01)
  • My Junk, Your Treasure by Gary Foreman - Make a little money next weekend (4/16/01)
  • Planning Your Garage Sale by Cheryl Gochnauer (7/10/00)
  • Garage Sale Tips by David Terrano (4/10/00)
  • Having a Garage Sale by James & Maureen Tate (3/20/00)
  • Yard Sale Safety by Teresa Higginbotham (10/25/99)
  • Make the Most from Your Garage Sales by Cindy Skrzynecki (10/4/99)
  • Yard Sale Etiquette by Nancy Twigg (7/26/99)
  • Yard Sales by Christina Heiska (8/24/98)
  • 15 Tips to a Successful Yardsale by Christina Heiska (10/13/97)
  • This Way to the Garage Sale: part 3 by Don Long (5/6/96)
  • This Way to the Garage Sale: part 4 by Don Long (5/27/96)
  • This Way to The Garage Sale: part 5 by Don Long (6/24/96)
  • Making Money on Your Bargains by Cathy Steinberg (2/10/97)
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    Gardening

    Children
    Containers
    Decorating
    Flowers
    Herbs
    Houseplants
    Landscaping
    Organic
    Pest Control
    Plant Care
    Roses
    Soil and Mulch
    Trees
    Vegetables
    Water
    Weed and Disease Control

    Gardening, Children

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    Gardening, Decorating
    Gardening, Flowers
    Gardening, Herbs
    Gardening, Houseplants
    Gardening, Landscaping
    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • How to Make Garden Stones by Becky Yeager - A craft for the whole family (9/16/02)
  • Gardening With Kids Project by Brenda Hyde - Children love growing things, but sometimes they need encouragement (4/15/02)
  • A Backyard Nature File by Carolyn Allen - They'll have fun learning (7/16/01)
  • Teaching Our Children About Nature by Don Trotter - What should we teach them about the world around us? (4/30/01)
  • Children and Vegetable Gardening by Don Trotter - They'll learn to grow and eat vegetables (2/19/01)
  • Sunny Risks by David Soper (7/19/99)
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    Gardening, Containers

  • Create a “Pot” Garden and Save Money by Johnny Gunn - No, not that, but you can grow things that'll put a smile on your face! (4/28/08)
  • Eating Greens to Save Greens by Steven Burns - Even apartment dwellers can have a garden (4/14/08)
  • Container Gardening - Get off to a great start with these helpful resources & tips (4/10/06)
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    Gardening, Flowers
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    Gardening, Houseplants
    Gardening, Landscaping
    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • The Growth of Gardening - Rediscover the joy of playing in the dirt (3/14/05)
  • My Story: Container Gardening by Holly Warren - How a master gardener intern does it! (3/4/02)
  • Gardening on a Budget by Arzeena Hamir - Lower your cost of gardening (1/28/02)
  • Cool Season Container Gardening by Don Trotter - Extend the gardening season (10/22/01)
  • Cool Season Container Gardening by Don Trotter (10/23/00)
  • Container Garden Crisis by Mira Dessy (9/7/98)
  • Starting Seeds by Mira Dessy (3/30/98)
  • Seeds for the Novice Gardener by Mira Dessy (3/23/98)
  • Starting Indoors by Mira Dessy (3/2/98)
  • Container Gardening by Mira Dessy (5/12/97)
  • Micro-Gardening by Maggie Heeger (4/15/96)
  • Hanging Baskets by Kay Hanson (5/20/96)
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    Gardening, Decorating

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    Gardening, Containers
    Gardening, Flowers
    Gardening, Herbs
    Gardening, Houseplants
    Gardening, Landscaping
    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control
  • Ready for Spring Gardening? by Tina Shake - (3/17/08)
  • Make an Easy and Elegant Birdbath by Kathy Wilson (3/3/08)
  • Garden Planning by Monica Resinger - The wisdom in keeping a garden journal (2/4/08)
  • Beautify With Bouquets - Keep your flower bunches flourishing (7/25/05)
  • Garden Room Decorating on a Dime - Add garden charm wherever your room is (5/23/05)
  • Garden Decor Ideas by Monica Resinger - Charming ideas to spruce up any garden (5/5/03)
  • Backyard Greenhouses - Budget do-it-yourself greenhouses (6/3/02)
  • Rock Gardens by Jackie Carroll - Add some interest to your garden (4/1/02)
  • A Cottage Garden for Under $10 by Pearl Sanborn (4/3/00)
  • Bring Summer Indoors by Lucynda Koesters (8/23/99)
  • Our First Real Garden by Nanette Gilbert (7/5/99)
  • Gardening for Cheap by Pat Fish (1/26/98)
  • Hanging Baskets by Kay Hanson (5/20/96)
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    Gardening, Flowers

  • Guerilla Gardening by Jeffrey Yeager - Get your plant fix on the cheap (3/10/08)
  • Flower Power by Sheryl Simons - Kudos to annuals (4/26/04)
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    Gardening, Containers
    Gardening, Decorating
    Gardening, Herbs
    Gardening, Houseplants
    Gardening, Landscaping
    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • Free Plants! by Pearl Sanborn - Frugal gardening at its best (3/10/03)
  • A Guide to Air-Drying Flowers by Monica Resinger - A simple and fun hobby (8/12/02)
  • Flowers and Shrubs in the Natural Garden by Don Trotter - Don't let the heat beat them down (8/6/01)
  • Santa Loves Gardeners, Too by Don Trotter (11/27/00)
  • The Bulbs Are Coming by Don Trotter (9/11/00)
  • No Cost Flower Gardens (8/7/00)
  • Make Your Cut Flowers Last Longer by Colleen Moulding (4/24/00)
  • Selecting the Right Wildflowers by Carolyn Allen (1/24/00)
  • Wildflowers by Carolyn Allen (12/6/99)
  • Hot Lovers by David Soper (8/23/99)
  • Nature's Dividends by David Soper (5/31/99)
  • The Name Game by David Soper (5/10/99)
  • Bulbs for Summer by David Soper (4/26/99)
  • Spring Gardening by David Soper (4/5/99)
  • Shaded Flower Gardens by Mira Dessy (7/27/98)
  • Growing 'Wrigley Field Ivy' by Mira Dessy (7/13/98)
  • Flowering Plants and Transplanting Seedlings by Mira Dessy (4/13/98)
  • Preserving Flowers by Mira Dessy (3/16/98)
  • Last Year's Bulbs by Mira Dessy (3/9/98)
  • Grape Arbor Care by Mira Dessy (2/23/98)
  • Next Year's Garden by Mira Dessy (10/28/96)
  • Spring Gardening by Mira Dessy (2/24/97)
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    Gardening, Herbs

  • My Story: A Vegetable and Herb Garden contributed by Marcie - There are advantages beyond saving money. (3/2/09)
  • How to Plan an Herb Garden by Monica Resinger (3/3/08)
  • Basil Fact Sheet by Monica Resinger(9/17/07)
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    Gardening, Containers
    Gardening, Decorating
    Gardening, Flowers
    Gardening, Houseplants
    Gardening, Landscaping
    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • Growing Herbs for Tea (4/25/05)
  • My Story: Basement Herb Garden - Bringing fragrant warmth into the house (1/3/05)
  • My Story: The Best Path to Inexpensive Herbs - Discover the difference of fresh herbs (4/19/04)
  • Harvesting and Storing Herbs by Brenda Hyde - Add some natural zest to your recipes (10/15/01)
  • Drying Herbs by Robin Bassett (7/3/00)
  • Sprout Seeds for Cheap Nutrition by Rita Bingham (6/12/00)
  • Grow Your Own Herbs by monica Resinger (6/5/00)
  • Growing Herbs for Cooking by Mira Dessy (4/6/98)
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    Gardening, Houseplants


  • Five Tips for Healthier Houseplants (2/13/06)
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    Gardening, Containers
    Gardening, Decorating
    Gardening, Flowers
    Gardening, Herbs
    Gardening, Landscaping
    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • Apartment Grown Tomatoes - Container gardening for small spaces (3/17/03)
  • Hardy Indoor Plants - Plants that will thrive indoors (2/17/03)
  • Houseplants from Garbage by Susan Gately - Budget green gives a real lift (2/10/03)
  • An Inexpensive Luxury by Rebecca Faill - Starting an indoor herb garden from cuttings (5/20/02)
  • Natural Healthcare for Houseplants by Don Trotter - Give your plants the best. Treat them naturally! (3/5/01)
  • Bringing Your Plants Indoors by Arzeena Hamir (11/6/00)
  • Indirect Sunlight by Mira Dessy (4/16/98)
  • Keeping Indoor Ivy Alive by Mira Dessy (4/6/98)
  • Foolproof Indoor Plants by Mira Dessy (3/30/98)
  • Advice from Mom: Plants by Rae Osenbaugh (8/12/96)
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    Gardening, Landscaping

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    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
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  • My Story: Country Yard contributed by Pam - For years she wanted to improve her big, country yard.(3/30/09)
  • A Frugal Lawn and Garden by Barb Hacker - Cut the costs to create a healthier outdoor environment (3/16/09)
  • Post Garden and Yard Penny-Wise Round Up by Christine Cristiano - Reduce your present and future garden and yard expenses. (9/8/08)
  • Bird Feeders Maximize the enjoyment of watching the birds while minimizing the work. (5/12/08)
  • Lessening the Lawn by Susan McCanless - You'll save time and money (3/24/08)
  • Putting your Lawnmower to Bed for the Winter by Murray Anderson - Minimize your aggravation next spring.(10/22/07)
  • 12 Tips to Bring the Outdoors In (7/2/07)
  • 14 Ways to Make the Most of Your Curb Appeal (5/28/07)
  • Make Your Yard a Work of Art (5/22/06)
  • Inexpensive Landscaping with Native Plants (4/17/06)
  • 8 Ways to Landscape on a Budget (3/27/06)
  • Inexpensive Landscaping (7/4/05)
  • Container Mania - Using containers to add zip to your landscaping (5/9/05)
  • 7 Tips to Improve Your Lawn by Julie Sturgeon - Sure-fire ways to improve your yard and save money (6/2/03)
  • Edible Landscaping - Great view! Edible, too! (4/22/02)
  • Affordable Privacy - The chain link fence isn't getting the job done (4/1/02)
  • Backyard Ponds - An inexpensive sea of tranquility (6/25/01)
  • My Story: Free Plants by Mary Leonard - Can you improve your garden for free? (5/28/01)
  • A New Yard - Sod, seed or something else? (4/23/01)
  • Cool Season Lawn Care by Don Trotter (9/25/00)
  • Lawns for Less by Deana Ricks (6/19/00)
  • Ask Miserly Moms: Gardening by Jonni McCoy (5/29/00)
  • Ornamental Grasses by David Soper (5/17/99)
  • Lawn Fertilizing by David Soper (5/3/99)
  • Lawns by David Soper (4/19/99)
  • Tool Time by David Soper (3/22/99)
  • "Instant" Landscaping by Mira Dessy (5/11/98)
  • Ridding Your Lawn of Moss by Mira Dessy (2/16/98)
  • Frugal Gardening Questions by Mira Dessy (4/7/97)
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    Gardening, Organic

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    Gardening, Flowers
    Gardening, Herbs
    Gardening, Houseplants
    Gardening, Landscaping     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • Is organic superior to regular food? (2/6/06)
  • Before You Compost by Dalit Holzman - The organic waste around your home (8/2/04)
  • The Organic Gardener's Toolkit by Arzeena Hamir - Five must-have ingredients (5/6/02)
  • Why Garden Naturally? by Don Trotter - Practical reasons for doing it naturally (8/27/01)
  • Natural Foods for Lawns by Don Trotter - No need for nasty chemicals (7/2/01)
  • Natural Healthcare for Houseplants by Don Trotter - Give your plants the best. Treat them naturally! (3/5/01)
  • Feeding Roses by Don Trotter - Natural feeding promotes wonderful roses (1/29/01)
  • Bad Soil in a Natural Garden by Don Trotter (10/9/00)
  • Controlling Lawn Grubs Organically by Arzeena Hamir (5/8/00)
  • Simple Composting (4/12/99)
  • Composting Horse Manure by Mira Dessy (8/10/98)
  • Organic Fertilizer by Mira Dessy (6/1/98)
  • Natural Bug Control for Plants by Mira Dessy (5/25/98)
  • Organic Lawncare Can Save You Time and Money by Michael Kaufman (6/30/97)
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    Gardening, Pest Control

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    Gardening, Houseplants
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    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
    Gardening, Vegetables
    Gardening, Water
    Gardening, Weed and Disease Control

  • Stop the Squirrels (6/5/06)
  • Not So Cute Anymore - Humane removal of chipmunks from your yard (6/2/03)
  • Nightcrawlers - Nightmare or fisherman's dream come true? (6/24/02)
  • Vegetable Garden Pest Control by Don Trotter - It's just a matter of finding the right predator (9/3/01)
  • The Slug Patrol by Arzeena Hamir - They're nature's recyclers, but you don't want them taking over your yard (7/9/01)
  • Pest and Disease Control for Roses by Don Trotter - protect them and you'll be rewarded with beauty (1/15/01)
  • Safe and Natural Pest Control by Don Trotter (11/20/00)
  • Carpenter Ants (10/23/00)
  • Getting to Know Ants by Carolyn Allen (6/5/00)
  • Controlling Lawn Grubs Organically by Arzeena Hamir (5/8/00)
  • The Benefits of Worms by David Soper (8/9/99)
  • Worming Your Way by David Soper (8/2/99)
  • Biological Pesticides by David Soper (7/5/99)
  • Continuing the Bug Wars by David Soper (6/28/99)
  • Balance in the Garden: Natural Pest Control by David Soper (6/14/99)
  • Japanese Beetles by David Soper (6/7/99)
  • Humane Mouse Removal (10/26/98)
  • Getting Rid of Snails by Mira Dessy (9/21/98)
  • Grubs & Japanese Beetles by Mira Dessy (8/3/98)
  • Cat-Proofing Your Garden (7/6/98)
  • That Wascally Wabbit! by Mira Dessy (6/22/98)
  • Slugs (yech!) by Mira Dessy (6/15/98)
  • Natural Bug Control for Plants by Mira Dessy (5/25/98)
  • Natural Bug Repellent by Mira Dessy (5/11/98)
  • Grapes, Babies and Snakes: Oh, My! by Mira Dessy (4/13/98)
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  • Building a Winter Greenhouse - Do-it-yourself greenhouse plans - My garden looks good and saves me money, too!(9/7/09)
  • Gardening on a Dime by Tawra Kellam - My garden looks good and saves me money, too!(4/27/09)
  • Gardening for (Almost) Nothing by Pat Veretto - Grow some of your food for much less than you'd pay for it (2/18/08)
  • Gardening Tips from Yesteryear (4/11/05)
  • 20 Secrets to a Flourishing Frugal Garden (9/27/04)
  • Post Garden and Yard Penny-Wise Round Up - Reduce your present and future garden and yard expenses (9/6/04)
  • Garden Starters - Easy, inexpensive ways to grow from seed (3/8/04)
  • Homemade Rooting Compound by Pearl Sanborn - Easily make your own batch (3/24/03)
  • Summer Heat and Your Garden by Don Trotter - Ways to keep your garden looking spring fresh (7/23/01)
  • Great Pumpkins & The Coming of Winter by Don Trotter (11/13/00)
  • Bed Down the Garden Before Winter Winds Strike by Carolyn Allen (11/15/99)
  • 5 Key Steps to Plant Protection by David Soper (6/21/99)
  • Underground Happenings by David Soper (3/29/99)
  • Putting Your Garden to Bed by Mira Dessy (10/20/97)
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    Gardening, Roses

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    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Soil and Mulch
    Gardening, Trees
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  • Keeping Your Roses Spring Fresh by Don Trotter - The beauty of a summer bloom (8/13/01)
  • Easy Rose Care by Don Trotter - Petals, thorns and the sweet perfume of the rose garden (2/12/01)
  • Great Roses Need Great Soil by Don Trotter - It all starts in the ground (2/5/01)
  • Feeding Roses by Don Trotter - Natural feeding promotes wonderful roses (1/29/01)
  • Pest and Disease Control for Roses by Don Trotter - protect them and you'll be rewarded with beauty (1/15/01)
  • Rose Pruning Tips by Don Trotter - It's never too early to start thinking about spring! (1/8/01)
  • Guaranteeing Great Roses Next Summer by Don Trotter (9/18/00)
  • A Sick Rose Bush by Mira Dessy (8/24/98)
  • Natural Rose Protection by Mira Dessy (7/6/98)
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    Gardening, Soil and Mulch

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    Gardening, Organic     		Gardening, Pest Control
    Gardening, Plant Care
    Gardening, Roses
    Gardening, Trees
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  • My Story: Free/Cheap Compostcontributed by Theresa - You begin with the county extension office... (6/9/08)
  • My Neighbors Mulch My Garden by Josh Medlin - Free and extremely cheap sources of mulch. (4/21/08)
  • Natural Soil Test by Pat Veretto - Testing soil acidity without the pricey kits (4/7/08)
  • Raised Beds on the Cheap by Susan McCanless - How to have raised beds for little or no money (10/15/07)
  • Get a Jump on Gardening Overhead (3/26/07)
  • The No-Roto-Till Garden by Sheryl Simons (4/5/04)
  • Save Water With Mulch by Sheryl Simons (7/14/03)
  • Fall Tilling by Jackie Carroll - A great time to prepare your soil (10/8/01)
  • Trace Minerals by Don Trotter - More than a trace of difference in your plants! (6/25/01)
  • More Minerals for Healthier Gardens by Don Trotter - Part 3 of an important series (6/18/01)
  • More on Minerals by Don Trotter - Building blocks for a bountiful garden (6/11/01)
  • Essential Minerals by Don Trotter - Your plants won't be healthy without them (6/4/01)
  • Makin' Mulch - You already have the best soil additive (5/28/01)
  • Compost by Don Trotter - Black gold for every garden (3/12/01)
  • Calcium: The Soul of Soil and Plant Health by Don Trotter - Don't deny your plants their minerals (2/26/01)
  • Great Roses Need Great Soil by Don Trotter - It all starts in the ground (2/5/01)
  • Bad Soil in a Natural Garden by Don Trotter (10/9/00)
  • This Old Yard Tool (8/28/00)
  • Garden Soil by Carolyn Allen (3/27/00)
  • Mulch and Other Thoughts by Pat Mestern (11/29/99)
  • Hot Stuff by David Soper (8/16/99)
  • Picking Posies - or - A Little Soil Chemistry by David Soper (7/26/99)
  • Manure Is Your Friend by David Soper (5/24/99)
  • Mold and Mulch by Mira Dessy (5/4/98)
  • Bad Soil? Use Containers by Mira Dessy (2/16/98)
  • Shade Trees and Making Mulch by Mira Dessy (7/7/97)
  • Organic Lawncare Can Save You Time and Money by Michael Kaufman (6/30/97)
  • Backyard Disaster by Mira Dessy (4/28/97)
  • The Lowdown on Dirt by Mira Dessy (4/21/97)
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    Gardening, Trees

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  • Potted Christmas Trees - Could recycling your Christmas tree be a good idea? (12/12/05)
  • It Has to Go! - Inexpensive tree removal (4/21/03)
  • Natural Care of Fruit Trees by Don Trotter - They'll reward you with better fruit (8/20/01)
  • Getting to Know Your Fruit Trees by Don Trotter - They have their own vocabulary (7/30/01)
  • Time to Prune Fruit Trees by Don Trotter - it's an artform, but not that difficult to learn (1/1/01)
  • More About Your Fruit Trees by Don Trotter - More steps to take now to grow better fruit next season (12/25/00)
  • Time to Think About Spring Fruit by Don Trotter (12/4/00)
  • Fall Care for Your Fruit Trees by Don Trotter (10/30/00)
  • Might Your Tree Crack? by David Soper (4/12/99)
  • Bamboo Trees by Mira Dessy (2/23/98)
  • Shade Trees and Making Mulch by Mira Dessy (7/7/97)
  • Caring for Walnut Trees by Mira Dessy (6/9/97)
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    Gardening, Vegetables

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  • Growing Calories as Well as Vitamins by Susan McCanless - Your garden could impact your grocery bill. (3/9/09)
  • A Garden of Savings (3/20/06)
  • Backyard Garden - Great garden taste that will reduce your food bill (3/6/06)
  • Save cash and eat well - Buying a share in cooperative farm can mean big savings. And there's one near you! (2/6/06)
  • Reaping the Last Bounty - Harvest and preserve (10/11/04)
  • Garden Leftovers (9/27/04)
  • Home Gardening by Susan Gateley - Try a two-for-one strategy (3/29/04)
  • Stretch Those Garden Leftovers by Tawra Kellam (9/15/03)
  • Grow a Recipe Garden by Pearl Sanborn - Save time, space and money (4/7/03)
  • Apartment Grown Tomatoes - Container gardening for small spaces (3/17/03)
  • Edible Landscaping - Great view! Edible, too! (4/22/02)
  • Planting a Victory Garden - A first time gardener wants to grow some veggies (12/10/01)
  • Spring Vegetable Gardens by Don Trotter - Welcome to the produce section! (5/7/01)
  • Tomatoes: The Ultimate Taste of Summer by Brenda Hyde (7/24/00)
  • Winter Gardening in Summer by Arzeena Hamir (7/10/00)
  • Time to Start Your Tomatoes by Arzeen Hamir (4/17/00)
  • First Time Vegetable Garden by Mira Dessy (6/8/98)
  • Trellising by Mira Dessy (5/18/98)
  • Apartment Vegetable Garden? by Mira Dessy (4/27/98)
  • Starting Spinach by Mira Dessy (4/13/98)
  • Pollinating Zucchini Plants by Mira Dessy (4/6/98)
  • Vegetable Gardening Books by Mira Dessy
  • Sick Ivy & Sterile Squash by Mira Dessy (2/9/98)
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    Gardening, Water

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  • 9 Tips Toward Sprinkler Season Smarts - Easy-to-follow tips to keep your sprinkler system in tip-top shape.(4/20/09)
  • Water Worries - Recycling water for reuse in your garden (8/23/04)
  • Recycling Gray Water (7/28/03)
  • Save Water With Mulch by Sheryl Simons (7/14/03)
  • Saving Water in the Garden by Don Trotter - Control the use of this necessary resource (4/2/01)
  • Watering in Summer by David Soper (7/12/99)
  • Frugal Gardening Questions by Mira Dessy (4/7/97)
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  • Organic Weed Control Guide (4/16/07)
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  • Killing Stubborn Stumps - It keeps trying to grow back (8/13/01)
  • Killing a Shrub - What's the best way to keep it from growing back? (7/30/01)
  • Pest and Disease Control for Roses by Don Trotter - protect them and you'll be rewarded with beauty (1/15/01)
  • Controlling Plant Organisms (9/4/00)
  • Natural Disease Control for Your Plants by Don Trotter (8/28/00)
  • Natural Weed Killers (5/15/00)
  • Removing Weeds and Grasses (5/3/99)
  • Natural Rose Protection by Mira Dessy (7/6/98)
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    General Advice, Buying

  • Stock up on staples for pennies - Household staples such as aluminum foil, shampoo, conditioner, Band-Aids and toothpaste can be the straw that breaks the camel's back in the grocery budget, unless you know how to shop wisely. (8/5/09)
  • Haggling 101 by Lisa M. Maloney - You can always ask for a better deal. (12/01/08)
  • Barter Saves Cash (2/26/07)
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  • Shipping Large Items (4/24/06)
  • The Top 5 Pitfalls of Frugality (6/20/05)
  • In Black and White - Your newspaper offers great savings opportunities (6/20/05)
  • Using ROI at Home by Gary Foreman - A framework for good decisions (10/13/03)
  • Maximize Your Money by Craig Lock - Getting the most out of your money (8/20/01)
  • Are We Snacking Our Way Into Debt? by W. Lomano - You can learn a lot from a person's snacking habits (7/2/01)
  • Supersize That House, Please - The Natural Handyman - Are you being pushed into a 'too big' home? (5/28/01)
  • It Cost How Much? by Gary Foreman (6/22/98)
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    General Advice, Career

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  • 5 ways to get free job training - Government and private programs abound to help dislocated workers get training for their next job. (10/5/09)
  • Turn your blogging hobby into cash - Writing on the Web for fun and profit isn't as easy as it sounds. Here's how it's done. (9/11/09)
  • Plan b: 11 'fallback' careers - Even if you have a job, here's how to get trained and certified for a backup career. (8/26/09)
  • Don't burn your career bridges - Your old company could extend a sweet offer in a tight job market: Do you want to come back? (7/28/09)
  • 5 ways to fire-proof your career - Jobs don't come with guarantees, but you can take steps to boost your chances of surviving a layoff. (5/29/09)
  • The value of benefits - Benefits make up as much as 30 percent of your total compensation package, according to the Department of Labor. (5/11/09)
  • How to negotiate a compensation package - Most jobseekers would rather not haggle for more pay. Employers expect it, so be sure to do it right. (5/11/09)
  • 6 ways to sabotage your career - You could kill your future opportunities in one negligent act or strangle them to death over time. (3/30/09)
  • Women still lag in pay, business status -To get ahead, nurture office relationships and ditch the beliefs and behaviors that hold you back. (3/30/09)
  • Mid- and late-career job search plan - Older workers need a full arsenal of modern job-search strategies to land a new job in tough times. (3/30/09)
  • Getting into the executive suite - Thinking about management? It's not about glory; it's about leading others to achieve greatness. (3/30/09)
  • Avoiding work-at-home scams - As the economy cools, work-at-home scams are heating up. Here are the phony scams to avoid. (1/27/09)
  • Surviving a workplace bankruptcy - Thousands of businesses are shutting down shop and laying off employees. Here's how to protect yourself.(1/02/09)
  • 6 Steps for Landing Your Dream Job (3/6/06)
  • Teaching Entrepreneurship by Mia Cronan - you don't need to be in business to learn and share some important lessons (1/15/01)
  • Fundamental Partnerships of Success by Philip E. Humbert, PhD - some insightful ideas to help you reach your goals (1/8/01)
  • The One Percent Solution by Philip E. Humbert, PhD. (12/11/00)
  • Getting Out of Balance by Dr. Don Wetmore (8/23/99)
  • Your Frugal Success Team by Lisa Reid (11/3/97)
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  • Work Together To Save Money - Ways to work communally for savings (11/8/04)
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  • Immigrant Lessons by April Borbon (4/26/04)
  • Success As a Single Mom by Patricia Renard - One mom's survival story (10/6/03)
  • Cooperative Extension Resources by Deborah Taylor-Hough - They offer more than you think (7/9/01)
  • Your Frugal Success Team by Lisa Reid (11/3/97)
  • Rules to Live By by David Turner (10/13/97)
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    General Advice, Emergency


  • My Story: Surviving a Job Loss (1/9/06)
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  • Preparing for the Worst - Creating a financial disaster plan (11/22/04)
  • Emergency Housing - What to do when you don't have first, last and a deposit (7/22/02)
  • Would You Be Ready? by Doris Dobkins - if a layoff happened? (12/10/01)
  • Finding Funds for Emergency Savings - How can you save some money for an unexpected crisis? (10/8/01)
  • Surviving a Storm by Judy = Each of life's storms are different. But coping with one can help us survive another (10/8/01)
  • Frightening Future by Gary Foreman - With war clouds on the horizon she wants to prepare financially (9/24/01)
  • Facing Financial Fears by Lucynda Koesters - How are you handling uncertain times? (6/11/01)
  • Chicken Little by Kelly Jo Landers - The sky may not be falling, but what happens when it rains on your life? (4/23/01)
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    General Advice, Ethics

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  • Deadbeats (9/10/07)
  • Boycotting Wal-Mart by Gary Foreman - A look at the use of boycotts (11/17/03)
  • Too Frugal? by Gary Foreman - Frugal living in balance (7/14/03)
  • Patriotic Spending by Gary Foreman - Can she really save the economy by spending a little more at the mall? (10/1/01)
  • Frugal vs. Ethical - Reader's Comments (4/13/98)
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    General Advice, Family and Friends

  • Finding a Frugal Mate by Celeste Leibowitz - How to find your frugal soul mate. (01/12/09)
  • Finding Frugal Friends - How do you connect with like-minded people? (2/4/08)
  • Don't Loan Money to Pay Relative's Debt (4/16/07)
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  • Those Who Give Too Much - Some people get into trouble buying for others (8/20/07)
  • Mother vs. Girlfriend - Caught between two payments (5/23/05)
  • Dueling Vices - When you and your spouse argue about spending on bad habits (11/22/04)
  • Young Couple Finances - Laying a good foundation (10/4/04)
  • Mom's Finances by Gary Foreman - Helping your parents with their finances (7/22/02)
  • When Friends Are Laid-Off - How you can help (10/15/01)
  • A Family Mission Statement by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Have you decided what's important for your family? (5/28/01)
  • When Friends Say You're Cheap (12/6/99)
  • Making Peace With Your Partner's Spendthrift Ways by Cyndi Webb (7/5/99)
  • Helping an Elderly Mom (5/31/99)
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    General Advice, Goals

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  • 9 financial tips for Generation Y - Concerned about making ends meet? Follow these steps toward future financial security. (8/26/09)
  • Simplify New Year's resolutions - Don't make grandiose New Year's resolutions. There shouldn't be many, and the few you make should be simple. (1/01/09)
  • New Year's Lessons by Tamara Wilhite - Why not start a program of continual self-improvement? (12/31/07)
  • Setting Successful Goals (3/13/06)
  • Having a Plan - Could the key to success be so easy? (5/30/05)
  • It's About Time - A dollar today is worth more than having one tomorrow (5/2/05)
  • 9 New Year's Resolutions - The path to financial fitness (1/3/05)
  • My Story: Am I My Sister's Keeper? - If we knew then what we know now (12/20/04)
  • One Habit at a Time by Deborah Taylor-Hough - You'll be reaching your goals before you know it! (12/29/03)
  • Emotionally Charged by Tammy Harrison - Recent events underscore valuable lessons (10/29/01)
  • Step One by Doris Dobkins - Every journey begins with the first step (8/13/01)
  • Four Steps to Successful Goal Setting by Philip E. Humbert, PhD. - Don't just set goals. Reach them! (4/9/01)
  • The Seven Sisters of Success by Philip E. Humbert, Phd. - Success is not an accident (3/26/01)
  • Successful Resolutions by Gregory Thomas - reaching your goal might be easier than you think (1/1/01)
  • Stay Focused on Your Objectives by Michael Angier (8/14/00)
  • Are You Ready for a Change? by Dr. Kevin Polk (2/21/00)
  • How to Make a Goal Into a Carrot by Dr. Kevin Polk, Ph.D. (1/3/00)
  • The Key to a Successful Future by Doris Dobkins (11/15/99)
  • Creating Fun and Effective New Year's Resolutions by Kevin L. Polk, Ph.D. (12/28/98)
  • New Year's Resolutions by Bonnie Rice (1/12/98)
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  • 4 steps to achieving an all-cash diet - Follow these simple steps if you think you're up to living your life on cash only. (8/31/09)
  • 4 factors to weigh before going all cash - Consider these four elements of living a life on cash before weaning yourself entirely from debt. (8/31/09)
  • The Positive Affects of a Money Gram by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil - Understand why you handle money the way that you do. (6/29/09)
  • My Story: The Positive Side of Tough Times contributed by Laurie - She's finding new ways to be happy. (4/20/09)
  • How Tightfisted Are You? by Olivia Fox - Take this quiz and find out where you are in your frugal journey. (4/6/09)
  • For the Love of Money - Are your money and emotions connected? (4/9/07)
  • Feeling Wealthy Can Make You Poor (1/1/07)
  • Whos in Control of Your Spending? - You or The Joneses? (3/13/06)
  • Love What You Have (1/23/06)
  • Spendaholic! - Getting addictive spending behaviors under control (6/6/05)
  • Are You a Shopaholic? (3/21/05)
  • My Story: Breaking the Shopping Habit (11/29/04)
  • What I Learned From an Apple Tree (7/19/04)
  • Celebrating a Wonderful Lady's Life by Marenda Babcock (4/26/04)
  • Encouraging Words - When you're ready to throw in the financial towel (2/16/04)
  • Are We Having Fun Yet? by Beth Huber - Spice up your financial life (1/12/04)
  • Unexpected Lessons in Frugality by Joanna Harness - What grandma left behind (11/17/03)
  • Compulsively Frugal by Chantelle Hosner - Sometimes frugality can be funny (9/22/03)
  • Summer Musings by Gary Foreman - Ever wonder about... (6/3/02)
  • Are you financially self-destructive? (3/18/02)
  • The Curse of Perfectionism by Dr. Donald E. Wetmore - Are your good efforts doomed to failure? (12/17/01)
  • Addicted! by Gary Foreman - What can they do to control spending? (10/15/01)
  • Warning Signs by Ruby J. Wallace - You know you're in trouble when... (10/8/01)
  • Reasons Why People Over-Spend by Debra Vaughn - Wouldn't you like to know why you spend too much? (9/17/01)
  • One Dollar Bill by Mia Cronan - How you look at it makes all the difference (1/22/01)
  • My Story: Redefining Financial Necessity by Rachel Astyk - Why wait for a crisis to evaluate your finances? (12/25/00)
  • Contentment Robbers by Deborah Taylor-Hough (7/3/00)
  • Just Excuses by Kelly Jo Landers (4/24/00)
  • Miserly Musings by Pat Mestern (3/20/00)
  • Choices by Doris Dobkins (12/27/99)
  • My Story: On Being Poor by Darla B. (8/16/99)
  • Am I Poor? by Pat Mestern (7/19/99)
  • Champion Cheapskate Test by Arthur A. Hawkins II (6/15/98)
  • Needs Vs. Wants - By Anne Heerdt-Wingfield (2/23/98)
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  • How to solve 5 common money problems - Experts offer advice for Americans dealing with unemployment, overspending, debt, foreclosure or wrecked retirement savings. (6/24/09)
  • Keep savings, Social Security separate - Separate account relationships is the best way to protect Social Security deposits from garnishment. (6/24/09)
  • Use windfall for retirement, debt - A sudden financial windfall should be earmarked for retirement, credit card debt and savings. (6/10/09)
  • My Story: Living Frugally - What this professional tells his clients. (11/12/07)
  • Super Frugal vs. Just Trying to Save a Buck (9/10/07)
  • 10 Easy Ways To Ensure Financial Failure (5/28/07)
  • My Story: Frugal Myths (11/21/05)
  • Five Ways to Make Sure You'll Never Retire (9/19/05)
  • Reduce Financial Stress - 5 strategies to help you take charge of your finances (8/22/05)
  • Are You in Need of Financial Bypass Surgery? (11/1/04)
  • Lost Opportunities - Could an economic theory improve your finances? (6/28/04)
  • Your Annual Performance Review by Gary Foreman - How does your financial performance stack up? (1/5/04)
  • Playing Defense by Michael Milner - Study, plan, discipline (2/17/03)
  • Signs of Wealth by Gary Foreman - Read the road signs to wealth (11/18/02)
  • Reasons for Financial Failure by Craig Lock - Eliminate the stumbling blocks to a better future (1/7/02)
  • The Power of Habit by Catherine Levison - Yes, you can change your life (12/31/01)
  • Your Money Quotient by Gary Foreman - how smart are you when it comes to money? (1/1/01)
  • Thinking About Finances by Gary Foreman (4/17/00)
  • Swimming Upstream by Gary Foreman (1/3/00)
  • Ten Secrets to Attracting Money by Gary Foreman (5/11/98)
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    General Advice, Other

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  • 3 plans for $40,000 inheritance - A couple with $40,000 left from an inheritance should choose one of three ways to spend it.(10/20/09)
  • How to spend emergency surplus - With more cash than needed for hard times, turn your attention to these other wise ways to spend it. (8/12/09)
  • Time is money -- so is patience -Time is money but patience can pay off big time when buying a home, looking for a job or investing in the stock market. (6/24/09)
  • 6 tips for finding a summer job -This year, teen joblessness promises to peak yet again. Here's how to start the hunt. (3/31/09)
  • 6 tips for renting small business space -Real estate renting has become a tenant's market for small business. Here's how to get a deal. (3/9/09)
  • Cut the cable with IPTV - By substituting Internet television for cable TV, you can save money and watch the programming whenever you want. (1/19/09)
  • Which hospital is right for you? -Researching end-of-life care patterns at the hospitals in your community is easy. Here's how to do it. (1/09/09)
  • Find end-of-life care to fit your finances - Now there's a way for patients to find the best hospital for end-of-life care. (1/09/09)
  • Mom's Rich Sayings - She wasn't nagging, she really was teaching you about money (5/8/03)
  • How Do I? by Kathleen Bieke - Need a quick answer? (12/10/01)
  • The Health-Wealth Connection by Shawnda Spille - Are they really connected? (3/26/01)
  • Prioritizing Power by Dr. Donald E. Wetmore - You'll find more hours in your day (2/26/01)
  • Lessons I've Learned by Dr. Bob Osgoodby (8/21/00)
  • Creativity: The Necessary Ingredient by Debra Vaughn (7/10/00)
  • Life's Temptations by Carolyn Allen (3/13/00)
  • What About Ben Franklin by Doris Dobkins (2/14/00)
  • Conscious Prioritization by Jacqueline McLaughlin Hale (9/6/99)
  • How to "Have Your Cake and Eat It Too" by Robert Kothe (8/16/99)
  • Do You Have Unclaimed Property? (6/14/99)
  • Ben Franklin: A Role Model by Michael Allen (4/13/98)
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  • Easy Writer - The financial benefits of keeping a journal (2/21/05)
  • Applying Business Savvy In Your Home by Kim Randall (7/7/03)
  • Don't Throw Away Your Identity by Edward W. Stollery II - A nasty paper trail (2/18/02)
  • Recordkeeping - How much financial paperwork do you need to keep? (2/11/02)
  • To Help You Remember by Maria Gracia (11/27/00)
  • Replacing Bad Habits by Dr. Bob Osgoodby (11/27/00)
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    General Advice, Saving

  • 100 tips to help you save - With the economy heading for the doldrums, here are 100 tips to help you save money in all areas of your life. (9/17/09)
  • 9 cash-saving tips that pay big bucks - Cutting expenses can pay big dividends if you invest the savings and let them compound. (9/14/09)
  • Save Money while Saving the Environment by Tchiki Davis - 8 ways to save money and the planet at the same time. (6/2/08)
  • What You Can Learn From a Dumpster-Diver by CC Christiansen - There are lessons to be learned in a dumpster (12/10/07)
  • What Secrets Lurk In Your Trash? - Could you find potential savings? (2/14/05)
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  • Money Calorie Counter by Deborah McNaughton (5/10/04)
  • Don't Spend a Dollar for That! by Sharon Camino (8/18/03)
  • My Story: Frugality and Self-Empowerment contributed by D. - A whole new sense of freedom (3/11/02)
  • A Crash Course in Creative Frugality by Nancy Twigg - Struggling families have two choices (3/4/02)
  • What Happened to POS? by Sharon Tabor Warren - It's a secret she learned as a girl... (11/5/01)
  • United We Stand: Coping With Crisis by Dawn - She went from a carefree lifestyle to watching every penny (10/15/01)
  • Total This! by Tawra Kellam - A dollar here, a dollar there... (8/6/01)
  • Spending Choices by Doris Dobkins - Who says that you have to make that purchase? (6/25/01)
  • Don't Buy Into It! by W. Lomano - What the marketers want you to believe (4/16/01)
  • Frugality Revisited by Nancy Twigg - Save money by taking a fresh look at things (3/19/01)
  • Seven Ways to Make a Million by Doris Dobkins (11/13/00)
  • Money Under the Bed Liner by Cheryl Gochnauer (11/6/00)
  • Use the "Law" to Save Thousands by Gary Foreman (9/18/00)
  • Tales of a Blue Bug by Natalie Venezio (6/26/00)
  • Saver or Spendthrift by Teresa Higginbotham (3/13/00)
  • Start Saving Now! by Ginita Wall (6/21/99)
  • Super Strategies for Saving by Ginita Wall (1/18/99)
  • Organized to Save by Bonnie Rice (12/22/97)
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  • Learning to be Self-Sufficient by Casey Quinn -You pay a premium on anything done for you. (8/18/08)
  • Homemade Laundry Detergent by Jenn @ Frugal Upstate - Is it cost effective to make your own detergent? (10/1/07)
  • 7 Lessons From Grandma - Getting by with less, while still living well (9/20/04)
  • My Story: The Art of Downsizing by Patricia Nixon - Scale back for a less cluttered lifestyle (1/19/04)
  • While I Was Unemployed by Beth Hering - Beyond cutting coupons and buying on sale (12/1/03)
  • My Story: Living Simple (8/11/03)
  • Conspicuously Thrifty - Let your financial accomplishments shine (6/23/03)
  • My Story: Poor in Money, Rich in Time - The choice to live frugally (4/28/03)
  • My Story: Living Abroad - Secrets of simplicity (3/31/03)
  • My Story: After 35 Years - contributed by K.M. - Living a happy, simple and frugal life (3/17/03)
  • My Story: Small Steps to Big Dreams - contributed by Stephie - Simple living from a French perspective (1/27/03)
  • What Is Simple Living? by Doris Dobkins - Why not slow down and enjoy the moment? (8/12/02)
  • My Story: Testimony of a Farm Life - contributed by Janice - A well-balanced life is a great life (7/8/02)
  • My Story: A Paradigm by Van from Alabama - It's how you see it that counts (1/21/02)
  • Simple Living by Pat Mestern - Is it time to reconsider what you're doing? (9/10/01)
  • What About Harry? by Pat Mestern - What can we learn from old bachelor Harry? (4/2/01)
  • My Story: A Converted Spendthrift by Cathy Ann (9/25/00)
  • Summer Ramblings by Pat Mestern (7/3/00)
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  • 21 ways to winterize your life - When the chilly winds blow, get your home, your car and your life ready. (10/29/09)
  • Guarding Against Hidden Hackers by NAPSA - The bad guys have new methods to put your data at risk.(10/19/09)
  • Make Friends with a Geek & Save Money by Tim Gesner - Knowing the right people can reduce the costs of technology (9/14/09)
  • 6 financial experts and their worst goofs - Even the pros trip over their money sometimes. Find out their mistakes and how you can avoid them. (8/14/09)
  • Keeping Your Computer Safe by Tim Gesner - It doesn't take expensive programs to avoid a computer crisis. (8/3/09)
  • Computer Upgrades on a Budget by Jonathan Moeller - Maybe you don't need a whole new computer.(6/01/09)
  • Combating Dry Winter Air - How do you keep your house comfortable? (01/19/08)
  • Four Reasons to Rotate by Roxie Olmstead- Rotate? Yes, this idea could save you money! (9/15/08)
  • Pesky Household Problems - Applying engineering techniques to your home (9/26/05)
  • Favorite Frugal Resources - What helps you save money? (12/31/01)
  • Lessons from WW2 - What did they know that we should learn? (10/29/01) /*
  • Don't Need It by Marybeth Henry - Try these substitutes for commonly purchased items (4/30/01)
  • More Cheap Tricks by Leanne Ely - Add one of these tricks to your act (4/23/01)
  • The Blacksmith's Wage by Pat Mestern (5/8/00)
  • Remember When: Ideas from The Depression and WW2 (4/10/00)
  • Top 12 by Kelly Jo Landers (4/3/00)
  • The Value of a Dime by Sarah Kennington (3/13/00)
  • North of the Border: Our Mailbag by Pat Mestern (5/24/99)
  • Stopping Telephone Solicitors by K.L. (4/19/99)
  • North of the Border: Questions by Pat Mestern (2/8/99)
  • North of the Border by Pat Mestern (12/14/98)
  • North of The Border by Pat Mestern (7/13/98)
  • Useful Links by Rae Osenbaugh (7/21/97)
  • Advice from Mom: Everyday Hints by Rae Osenbaugh (8/5/96)
  • Mom Goes Surfing by Rae Osenbaugh (1/27/97)
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  • Community-ag: fresh and cheap - Community-supported agriculture produces fresher, cheaper food, and the Web can help to find it. (3/11/09)
  • Dollar Store Grocery Shopping by Lauren Romano - Could she find good food at the dollar store?(4/06/09)
  • How a CSA Saves You Money by Alana Johnson - Money-saving reasons to join Community Supported Agriculture. (3/30/09)
  • Grow Your Own Food by Janean Nusz - Enjoy fresh salad greens at your fingertips. (2/23/09)
  • Common Wild Foods by Pat Veretto - Who says that your diet needs to be completely tame? (6/2/08)
  • My Story: Angel Food Ministries (12/25/06)
  • Start Your Own Supper Club (8/7/06)
  • Farmers Markets - Fresher and less expensive, too! (4/10/06)
  • My Story: SHARE Co-op - Bulk buying and volunteer labor add up to grocery savings (3/6/06)
  • Save cash and eat well - Buying a share in cooperative farm can mean big savings. And there's one near you! (2/6/06)
  • The Great American Supper Swap (1/23/06)
  • My Story: The Dinner Exchange contributed by Amy - Easy meals (12/30/02)
  • Save Money In the Kitchen by Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper - Little things add up (7/8/02)
  • Buying Bulk Food - Are co-ops the best choice? (1/14/02)
  • SHARE for Everyone by June Glasgow - A little time and a willing spirit could reduce your grocery bill (6/4/01)
  • Co-Op Cooking: A New Saving Strategy by Dee Sarton Bower (5/8/00)
  • Commissary Shopping (8/30/99)
  • SHARE Saves on Groceries by Ellyn Engelbrecht (5/31/99)
  • My Food Co-Op by April (4/12/99)
  • Food Co-Op Guidelines by Mary Wagner-Davis (2/16/98)
  • Food Co-Op Savings by Tim & Vickilynn Haycraft (12/29/97)
  • Share Food Program by Sherri Goodwin (12/1/97)
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  • The Benefits of Slow Cooker Cooking (11/27/06)
  • Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts (5/29/06)
  • Mica Tortilla and Flatbread Maker by Vickilynn Haycraft - product review (5/12/03)
  • Choosing a Slow Cooker by Rebecca Underwood - What should you look for? (3/17/03)
  • Product Review: Salton Electric Yogurt Maker by Vickilynn Haycraft (3/3/03)
  • Pressure Cookers (10/16/00)
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    Groceries & Food, Beverages

  • Creative Stretching in the Kitchen: Beverages by Donna Miller - Keep the cost of beverages low and the variety selection high. (8/17/09)
  • Water Filters vs. Filtered Water by Rich Finzer- Will your coffeemaker know the difference? (7/27/09)
  • Enjoyably Frugal Loose-Leaf Tea by Sabrina Savra - Enjoy all the flavor and health benefits of tea. (9/1/08)
  • My Story: Instant Coffee - Why even a die-hard coffee snob wants to keep some in the pantry. (7/21/08)
  • A Dairy at Your Doorstep by Jerry Buerge - Inviting a new type of cow into your household (11/5/07)
  • Drinking Water in All Seasons (11/6/06)
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  • Mix Your Own Beverages (7/23/07)
  • Cutting the Cost of Beverages (7/9/07)
  • Summer Drinks - Those powdered drink mixes can be expensive and less than healthy. (8/7/06)
  • My Story: Real Milk Savings - Enjoy the benefits to your health and your budget! (6/5/06)
  • Calling All Coffee Lovers - The secrets of making really good coffee at home (8/1/05)
  • How to Beat the High Cost of Coffee - A great cup of coffee at a fraction of the cost (5/16/050
  • Growing Herbs for Tea (4/25/05)
  • Good Wines for $15 or Less (10/11/04)
  • Soda Substitutes - Eliminate the cost and the calories (3/10/03)
  • Delicious Drinks for Kids by Lucinda Jenkins, LPNHC - It's important to keep them hydrated (11/18/02)
  • Alternatives to Soda (12/13/99)
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  • Budget Friendly Breakfasts by Linda Shapero - Eat breakfast on the go? Try these affordable options.(6/22/09)
  • The Frugal Egg by Susan Bauer - Versatile, affordable and delicious! (11/17/08)
  • Money for Nuthin by Rich Finzer - Are you being scammed by creative marketing? (10/20/08)
  • Grade B Savings on Eggs by Steve and Annette Economides -Saving on the purchase of eggs at the grocery store.(9/15/08)
  • Cereal Savings by Tricia Goss - Higher prices threaten a morning staple. (7/21/08)
  • Inexpensive Oatmeal - A nutritional breakfast in minutes (2/3/03)
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  • Budget Breakfast by Sandra Schneider - Convenience without the expense (11/4/02)
  • Beating the Breakfast Rush Hour by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Stop the insanity of weekday mornings (5/27/02)
  • When You Don't Have a Freezer - How can you take advantage of sales and bulk cooking? (2/4/02)
  • Powdered Milk by Marcella Kunc - It's one of those basic staples that have many uses (11/26/01)
  • My Story: Making Homemade Yogurt by Betsy Morgan - Make your own and save (11/12/01)
  • More Savings from the Farm by Gramma Schneider - Country ways could shave your food bills (5/7/01)
  • Saving on Cereal by Marybeth Henry and Amanda Formaro (6/7/99)
  • Better Cheddar: Preventing Moldy Cheese (11/23/98)
  • Homemade Breakfast Bars - Reader's Recipes (12/1/97)
  • Homemade Yogurt by Sara Rands (11/10/97)
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  • My Story: Portion Control contributed by Jeanette - Practical portion control for active families. (2/2/09)
  • Food plus Family plus Friends equals Fun by Debra L. Karplus -Four basic meal ideas to feed and entertain the kids inexpensively.(11/10/08)
  • Kids in the Kitchen (9/11/06)
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  • The Quest to Find Cheap Food for Baby (8/7/06)
  • Summer Drinks - Those powdered drink mixes can be expensive and less than healthy. (8/7/06)
  • Homemade Baby Foods - A fresh start to healthy eating (10/24/05)
  • Are the Munchies Gobbling Up Your Budget? (4/4/05)
  • How to Survive Dinner Hour - A challenging time for families (1/3/05)
  • Feeding a Crowd (10/18/04)
  • My Story: Busy Family Meals (7/19/04)
  • Cute But Costly by Erin Huffstetter - The truth about child-sized grocery carts (5/3/04)
  • May I Take Your Order, Please? by Sandy Williams Driver - The perky blonde waitress was only ten! (3/15/04)
  • Feeding a Hungry Family - When appetites are bigger than the budget allows (1/5/04)
  • The Summer Diner by Anne Heerdt-Wingfield - Don't let your kitchen become a 24-hour diner (6/2/03)
  • Delicious Drinks for Kids by Lucinda Jenkins, LPNHC - It's important to keep them hydrated (11/18/02)
  • The Importance of the Family Dinner Table by Leanne Ely - Easy menus can make a difference (1/14/02)
  • Homemade Baby Food by Dawn Lloyd - Control what's in your baby's food (8/13/01)
  • Super Summer Snacks 'n Fun by JAnine Lynn - Your kids will love them (7/9/01)
  • Kids' Night Out at Home by Shelley Senteney (10/25/99)
  • Ask Miserly Moms: Organic Baby Formula by Jonni McCoy (8/23/99)
  • Healthy, Inexpensive Snacks for Kids (5/31/99)
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  • Indulge Your Passion - Trying to making your hobby your living (4/27/09)
  • Convenience vs. Reality vs. the Wallet by Steven Burns - What is the true cost of convenience? (9/29/08)
  • My Story:Gourmet Munchies- Have an upscale meal at home without the upscale price tag! (9/8/08)
  • The Cost of Convenience by Tina Hartley - A comparison between prices at convenience stores and other stores (3/10/08)
  • My Story: Avoiding Take-Out Meals - Planning ahead eliminates temptation (10/1/07)
  • My Story: Why I Buy Convenience Foods (7/9/07)
  • Time Saved? Money Wasted! - The real cost of convenience (10/24/05)
  • The Lowdown on the High Cost of Shredded Cheese (12/13/04)
  • Healthy Home-made Chicken Coating by Kaylin White - A healthy, money saving alternative to store bough coatings (11/26/01)
  • Make Your Own Mixes by Mindy Gordon - Want to cut the cost of convenient mixes? (11/12/01)
  • Kitchen Savings by W. Lomano (8/21/00)
  • Eau deSweat by Tina Shake (6/5/00)
  • Processed Food Alternatives (5/15/00)
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  • Food Psychology by Nikki Willhite - Using color and texture to make economical meals more appealing. (5/25/09)
  • A $10 Gourmet Meal by James Konik - Could a few cents turn an ordinary meal into a gourmet delight? (3/16/09)
  • Home Cooking by R. Kellogg - How a little time in the kitchen could save some dough. (10/13/08)
  • Nine Ways To Survive a Cooking Slump by Cristin Edwards- When you can't face your kitchen any more. (7/14/08)
  • Substitute This! by Linda Shapero - What you need might just be sitting in your pantry. (6/30/08)
  • Meal Making Begins with Basic Skills (2/5/07)
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  • Canning Basics (8/13/07)
  • Sizzling Tips for a Cool Summer Kitchen (7/9/07)
  • Frugal Cooking Tips that Sizzle (8/28/06)
  • My Story: Flavor Confessional - Getting a lot of flavor for less (11/8/04)
  • Kitchen 101 - When you don't know the first thing about cooking and groceries (11/3/03)
  • Emergency Kitchen Substitutions by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Ingredient substitutions that work in a pinch (8/25/03)
  • Winning the War In the Kitchen by Betty Winslow - Go into battle prepared (1/6/03)
  • Food Preparation Tips (7/17/00)
  • Gourmet Cooking Starts with...Temperature Control by Liz Tarditi (9/27/99)
  • Solar Cooking (2/22/99)
  • Eat At Home by Kay Jorgensen (4/29/96)
  • Microwave Cooking by Denise Shuler (1/6/97)
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  • Freezer Meals by Jennifer Schultz -The secret to saving money on food.(8/3/09)
  • Freezing Fruit by Loralee Leavitt - You can add fruit to your diet year-round for less! (6/29/09)
  • My Story: Using Your Freezer - Your tool to prevent food waste. (11/24/08)
  • Freezing Food Staples -Which foods freeze best and what is the best way to freeze them?(11/17/08)
  • My Story: My Friend the Freezer contributed by Jora- Reduce your grocery budget with this friend's help. (10/27/08)
  • My Story: The Freezer (4/23/07)
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  • Avoiding Freezer Burn (4/11/05)
  • Frozen Inspiration - When you have no idea what to have for dinner (8/30/04)
  • Preparing Your Own Frozen Food by Brenda Hyde (6/21/04)
  • Crisis Meal Planning by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Your freezer could save the day (5/17/04)
  • Home Freezers - Knowing what size is right for your family (4/5/04)
  • Freezing Meats by Brenda Hyde - Do it right and you'll save a bunch. Do it wrong and it'll cost you (2/9/04)
  • Safely Freezing Meats - Making sure it's edible when it comes out (12/8/03)
  • What Foods Don't Freeze by Deborah Taylor-Hough (10/27/03)
  • Frozen Assets: Freezer-Meal Potluck by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Save time without sacrificing variety (6/24/02)
  • Frozen Assets: FAQ by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Dinner is ready in minutes (4/29/02)
  • Containers for Frozen Foods - What works best? (3/4/02)
  • When You Don't Have a Freezer - How can you take advantage of sales and bulk cooking? (2/4/02)
  • Cooking for the Freezer by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Common questions about freezer meals (10/29/01)
  • My Freezer, My Friend by Leanne Ely - She knows which friends to count on (8/20/01)
  • Freezer Meals: Getting Started by Deborah Taylor-Hough (11/27/00)
  • Preventing Freezer Burn (1/11/99)
  • Healthy Freezer Meals by Nicole (8/24/98)
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    Groceries and Food, Fruit and Vegetables

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  • Keeping Produce Fresh by Leanne Ely, CNC - Don't let it spoil before you taste it. (11/09/09)
  • Green Bags - Do they really keep produce longer? (6/01/09)
  • Preserving Vegetables by K Quinn - Using blanching to save money in the kitchen.(01/05/09)
  • Plant a garden, harvest savings - Gardening can save you money on fruits and vegetables -- if you do it right. (5/19/08)
  • At Home Salad Bar by Monica Resinger - (4/7/08)
  • Natures Harvest (7/16/07)
  • Storing Veggies for Freshness (9/4/06)
  • The Benefits of Dehydrating Produce (9/4/06)
  • Learning to Preserve Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables (8/14/06)
  • A Garden of Savings (3/20/06)
  • Backyard Garden - Great garden taste that will reduce your food bill (3/6/06)
  • The Inexpensive Potato - They pack a nutritional punch, and they're cheap, too! (10/17/05)
  • Beans Are a Bargain! - Save money and eat healthier (10/11/04)
  • Reaping the Last Bounty - Harvest and preserve your garden (10/11/04)
  • Garden Leftovers (9/27/04)
  • The Virtues of Rice - Healthy, hearty and cheap (9/20/04)
  • Summer's End by Maureen Bennie (9/8/03)
  • Dehydrating Produce by Monica Resinger - Preserve and conserve (11/18/02)
  • An Inexpensive Luxury by Rebecca Faill - Starting an indoor herb garden from cuttings (5/20/02)
  • Harvesting and Storing Herbs by Brenda Hyde - Add some natural zest to your recipes (10/15/01)
  • Spice Savings by Gramma Schneider - Don't pay a lot for a little (6/18/01)
  • Potatoes! by Rachel Paxton (11/27/00)
  • A Ton of Tomatoes by Teresa Higginbotham (8/14/00)
  • Decorative Food by Amanda Formaro (6/26/00)
  • Canning for Beginners (6/19/00)
  • Sprout Seeds for Cheap Nutrition by Rita Bingham (6/12/00)
  • Sinking in Surplus Strawberries? by Tawra Kellam (6/12/00)
  • Grow Your Own Herbs by Monica Resinger (6/5/00)
  • Sprout Your Own Salads by Rita Bingham (6/28/99)
  • Food Maximization: Seasonality by Liz Tarditi (5/24/99)
  • The Truth About Tomatoes by Greg Landry (3/29/99)
  • Save on Produce (2/1/99)
  • Advice from Mom: Storage for Vegetables by Rae Osenbaugh (8/19/96)
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  • Beans by Leanne Ely - An affordable, good tasting source of protein. (8/10/09)
  • Eating Right Can Be Easy and Cost Effective - Many people are looking for ways to save money and eat more healthful meals. (5/04/09)
  • Cheap Eats by Leanne Ely, CNC - Healthy food is not out of your reach or your budget. (2/16/09)
  • Organic Flim-Flam by Rich Finzer - Sometimes the organic moniker is meaningless. (2/9/09)
  • Eat Healthy for Less by Lisa Maloney - Follow these tips to save money and improve your health.(4/21/08)
  • Organic and Frugal? by Pat Veretto (9/24/07)
  • 10 Ways to Eat Organic on the Cheap (7/30/07)
  • Picking Produce - A bargain isnt a bargain if it rots in your fridge! (6/25/07)
  • Eat Healthy, Eat Cheap (4/23/07)
  • Saving On Organic Foods (2/12/07)
  • Green Vegetable Bags (1/15/07)
  • Weighing in on Trans Fats (10/23/06)
  • Nutritional Counseling to the Rescue (7/24/06)
  • My Story: Healthy Snacks - Are you paying a lot for junk snacks? (3/13/06)
  • Is organic superior to regular food? (2/6/06)
  • My Story: Eating Healthier - An easy solution to a healthy diet (1/16/06)
  • Top 5 Tips for Reading Food Labels - Do You really know what you're eating? (12/5/05)
  • My Story: Frugal Myths (11/21/05)
  • Saving Money Eating Right (1/10/05)
  • Healthy and Frugal Meals - You can have the best of both worlds (6/6/05)
  • My Story: Could a Frugal Diet Cost You? - When spending more for food is smart (3/28/05)
  • 17 Tips for Buying Organic Food on the Cheap (9/13/04)
  • Natural Products for Free by Linda Gray (6/21/04)
  • Trans Fat by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. - What you need to know for your health (3/29/04)
  • Cutting the Carbs - Inexpensive ways to stay on track with low carb diets (3/22/04)
  • Organic Food for Less - Think it can't be done? Remaking one family's grocery list (9/29/03)
  • Waistline vs. Budget by Rebecca Underwood - It doesn't have to be a choice (8/25/03)
  • Healthy Frugal Snacks - Good for your diet and your budget (12/30/02)
  • Healthy Foods Equals a Healthy Family by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. - Make your family's health a priority (12/31/01)
  • Book Review: Healthy Foods - reviewed by Debra Vaughn - A good buy for your kitchen? (11/5/01)
  • Healthy Snacks - Her health requires frequent on-the-go, healthy snacks (9/24/01)
  • Decipher Deceptive Food Labels by Dr. Robert Osgoodby - Don't pay for marketing hype (6/25/01)
  • Affordable Fat-Free Foods - They're fighting cholesterol and need to find fat-free foods that fit in the budget (4/23/01)
  • Real Food on a Budget by Vickilynn Haycraft - Eating healthy can actually make it easier to budget (4/9/01)
  • Organic Foods for Less (12/4/00)
  • Cleaner Vegetables by Tina Shake (7/17/00)
  • Staying Frugal and Fit With Slow Cooker Cooking by Maria Post Rublee (4/24/00)
  • Special Needs Foods by Jonni McCoy (2/14/00)
  • Saving on Health Foods (1/31/00)
  • Gourmet Turkey Safety by Liz Tarditi (11/15/99)
  • Ask Miserly Moms: Organic Baby Formula by Jonni McCoy (8/23/99)
  • Ensure Substitutes (2/1/99)
  • Healthy Freezer Meals by Nicole (8/24/98)
  • Saving on Organic Food - Reader's Recommendations (4/6/98)
  • Safe Food Storage by Rae Osenbaugh (11/10/97)
  • Frugal Sources for Low Fat Foods by Our Readers

    Groceries and Food, Kitchen Tools and Organization

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  • Choosing a Breadmaker - Readers share their breadmaker experiences. (5/25/09)
  • Buying a Food Dehydrator - How to choose the best food dehydrator for you. (5/18/09)
  • Dusting Off the Old Crockery Cooker by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Dinner's ready when you are. (11/24/08)
  • Vacuum Sealers - Do they save time, effort and money? (4/7/08)
  • Dirty Dishes Can Cause Debt! by Jill Cooper (9/22/03)
  • Renewing Pots and Pans - Clean grease and grime from stainless steel pans (8/18/03)
  • Kitchen Organization 101 by Martha Matthews - A recipe for organizational success (5/12/03)
  • Second Hand Secret by Lara Stewart - Cast iron pans (5/12/03)
  • Buying Pots and Pans - Hot tips on cookware (1/13/03)
  • Your Plastic Food Containers by Hande Benson - Prolong the life of these kitchen essentials (2/25/02)
  • Cast Iron Cookware by Amanda Formaro (9/11/00)
  • The Best Cookware by Debbie Zervas (9/13/99)
  • Gourmet Cooking Starts With Gourmet Cleaning by Liz Tarditi (8/16/99)
  • Repairing Non-Stick Cookware and Alternative Choices (10/19/98)
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    Groceries & Food, Leftovers

  • Save on Groceries before You Leave Home by Jill Cooper - On average, most families throw away 50% of the food they buy. (7/07/08)
  • Having Fun With Leftovers - A masterpiece waiting in your fridge (2/28/05)
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  • Recycle That Roast! - What to do with leftovers (2/7/05)
  • Leftover Guilt? - Putting Thanksgiving leftovers to good use (11/15/04)
  • The Leftover Solution by Rebecca Faill - Don't throw out money (1/5/04)
  • Become a Use-It-Up Cook by Lois Carlson Willand - Minimize waste (3/17/03)
  • Hints for Using Leftovers by Lois Carlson Willand - Store safely and serve attractively (1/13/03)
  • Refrigeration and Food Safety - courtesy of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Keeping your food safe (12/16/02)
  • My Story: What to Do About Leftovers by T.J. - A really common question (1/28/02)
  • Leftovers by Tawra Kellam (2/7/00)
  • Love Those Leftovers by MaryBeth Henry and Amanda Formaro (8/30/99)
  • Making the Most of Leftovers by Deborah Taylor-Hough (6/14/99)
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    Groceries, Lunches


  • School Lunches by Tawra Kellam - Save $400 on school lunches this year! (10/8/07)
  • My Story: Convenience & Culture - Stop buying into popular culture and do what is right for you. (2/5/07)
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  • Brown Bag Blues - Balancing efficiency and variety (8/20/07)
  • The Frugal Summer Lunch Program (6/19/06)
  • My Story: Kid's Lunches and After-School Snacks (9/19/05)
  • Lunches to Love - Even if you don't have a microwave (4/4/05)
  • Bring Your Own Lunch - Planning ahead makes for an easy task (9/13/04)
  • Brown Bagging It - Cutting the major expense of buying lunch (8/23/04)
  • PBJ Again? by Tawra Kellam - Wonderful lunchtime options (10/8/01)
  • Find $500 in Your Lunchbox by Kathleane O'Leary - It's your's for the taking (8/20/01)
  • The End of Boring Lunches by Michele Larry Schad - A delightful lunch for less (7/9/01)
  • My Story: The Lunch Club by Rebecca Underwood - Now lunches are inexpensive and convenient, too! (1/22/01)
  • Ending Lunch Time Lunacy (7/31/00)
  • Jazzed Up Bag Lunches by Maxine Sprague BEd. (2/21/00)
  • Lunch Bucket Savings by Kelly Jo Landers (11/8/99)
  • Lunch Tips and Tricks by Tam Martin (10/11/99)
  • Sack Lunch Savvy by Nancy Steinkoenig (9/2/96)
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    Groceries & Food, Making the Most of Food

  • Making the Most of the Harvest Bounty by Lisa Vitello - Put by the bounty of autumn and save money all winter. (10/05/09)
  • Wasting Food by Leanne Ely - Could you be throwing out $600? (8/24/09)
  • Uses for Juices in the Kitchen by Michelle Croyle - Put the juice from canned fruit to good use. (7/13/09)
  • Out of Sight, Out of Mind, Out of Date by Veronica Hunsucker - Reduce what you spend on food waste.(6/08/09)
  • Day-Old Deals by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant - Your grocery store discount shelf could provide lots of great foodsif you know how to use them. (6/01/09)
  • Why the Waste? by Gary Foreman - Could a few changes reduce your grocery bill by 25%? (2/9/09)
  • Don't Throw Your Money Away by S. L. Simmons - Five easy tips to save $590 on your food budget this year. (12/08/08)
  • My Story: Make the Most of Meat contributed by Valerie - Using sales to your advantage. (8/25/08)
  • A Butchers Take on the Economy by John Smith - When it comes to saving money on food, especially meat, Im on it.(6/2/08)
  • My Story: My Daughter's "Chicken Little" Party Or, how I stretched dinner for unexpected guests. (5/12/08)
  • Save Bread by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant - Never toss another crust again (3/24/08)
  • Getting the Most Out of Our Daily Bread by Glynis M. Belec - Uses for bread that you may never have thought of (12/10/07)
  • Cost Per Serving versus Pound by Ellen Lawson Ferlazzo - A different type of tool to cut your grocery bill. (10/22/07)
  • Money-Saving Ideas for Working Moms - Cooking from scratch just isn't feasible. What can working moms do to save money?(10/08/07)
  • Save Up to 50% on Your Grocery Bill! - Portion control could save your budget and your waistline!(12/11/06)
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  • The Cost of Convenience - A little time in the kitchen could save you big time! (10/30/06)
  • When Grocery Coupons Won't Work - Keep your food bills to a minimum without sacrificing your diet. (10/23/06)
  • Are You Wasting Half Your Grocery Budget? (7/3/06)
  • Mom's Way by L.C. Peterson - For saving money on food (2/16/04)
  • 14 Frugal Food-Rescuing Tips from Grandma by Irene Helen Zundel - Timeless ideas to make the most of your food dollar (12/15/03)
  • Get a Handle on Your Grocery Bill by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. - 5 ways to keep the budget in line (10/20/03)
  • My Story: Half Is the Answer - Less can be more (9/15/03)
  • My Story: Grocery Bills Reduced contributed by Rachel - Find savings already on the pantry shelf (10/14/02)
  • Insider Reports: Grocery Savings Through Portion Control by Mess Sgt. John Harris - It's all a matter of control (4/9/01)
  • The $5 Stretcher Survivor Challenge (8/28/00)
  • Food Maximization: Recycling by Liz Tarditi (7/12/99)
  • Food Maximization: Utilize Scrap by Liz Tarditi (2/22/99)
  • Don't Toss It Out: Is It Still Useable by Rae Osenbaugh (11/3/97)
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  • Meal Planning by Susanne Myers, The Hillbilly Housewife - Save even more time and money by planning your meals ahead of time. (11/02/09)
  • My Story: Coordinated Meal Planning contributed by Melissa - How thinking ahead saves me time and money. (8/31/09)
  • My Story: Why I Dont Use Recipes contributed by S - She found that recipes added to her grocery expense.(8/17/09)
  • Eating Right when the Budget Is Tight by NAPSA - Simple changes can help you cook up savings and health advantages. (6/15/09)
  • Super Frugal 7 Day Meal Plan-Planning to reduce your grocery bill. (11/03/08)
  • Souper-Saver Winter Soups by Linda Shapero - Cold weather meals that your family will love!(10/13/08)
  • A Frugal shopper's best tip Planning ahead helps our winner save both money and time. (4/30/08)
  • My Story: 12 Grocery Savers Keep organized and plan meals at a moment’s notice.(4/28/08)
  • Stop Eating Your Way into Debt! by Jill Cooper - Eating out is among the top causes of personal debt (3/3/08)
  • Corned Beef by John Smith - Stock up on this Irish delicacy (3/3/08)
  • Meal Planning Made Simple (7/16/07)
  • Home Cooking - Mmmm Good! (6/18/07)
  • My Story: Meals from Staples - Economical meals to stretch the food dollar. (4/30/07)
  • The Dollar Store Shopper: Counter Culture - What's on your counter-top? (2/26/07)
  • My Story: Convenience & Culture - Stop buying into popular culture and do what is right for you. (2/5/07)
  • Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (1/15/07)
  • It's All About Planning - Despite the hectic schedule, get a home-cooked meal on the table (9/25/06)
  • An Organized Shopping List (5/22/06)
  • "Mini" Supermarket Trips - Avoiding costly, time consuming extra shopping trips (9/26/05)
  • My Story: The Secret to Grocery Shopping Success (9/27/04)
  • What's For Dinner? - A menu-planning system that really works (8/9/04)
  • Dollar Menus by Kim Randall - an engineer looks at meal planning (10/6/03)
  • Grocery Master List by Liz Weishaar - Could a piece of paper save you money? (5/6/02)
  • Food Maximization: Food Planning by Liz Tarditi (3/22/99)
  • What's For Dinner? by Nancy Steinkoenig (9/21/98)
  • Meal Planning and Preparation by Judith Bettinger (3/24/97)
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  • Feathers for the Empty Nest by Linda Henson - Cooking for two (9/22/03)
  • Eating on the Run - Healthy foods for active lifestyles (2/25/02)
  • Kitchen Secrets by Joan Bramsch - You learn some things raising five kids (12/10/01)
  • 'Fast' Food - Sometimes the fastest food is the stuff you make at home (5/28/01)
  • Meals on the Run (7/3/00)
  • Ready Made Potatoes by Phil McPeake (1/18/99)
  • Lazybones: Ready Meals by Paulette Bulger (12/21/98)
  • Too Busy to Cook? by Doris O'Connell (5/6/96)
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    Groceries and Food, Meats and Poultry

  • The Frugal Kitchen: Eggs by JuJuMommy - Eggs can help you do a lot for a little. (10/19/09)
  • Slicing the barbecue budget -Fire up the grill without forking out big money with these great-tasting, lesser-known cuts of meat. (9/8/09)
  • Calculate the Cost of Meat per Serving. (05/25/09)
  • Whats Your Beef? by Rich Finzer -Confessions of a carnivore. (4/27/09)
  • Good Safe High Quality Hamburger For Us All by John Smith - Know what you're getting when purchasing ground beef. (4/28/08)
  • The Pork Shoulder/Pork Butt Roast by John Smith - (4/14/08)
  • Boneless Chuck Steak by John Smith - (3/17/08)
  • Cheap and Delicious Hamburger by John Smith - The butchers rules for purchasing hamburger (11/12/07)
  • Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Meat and Poultry (1/1/07)
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  • Bringing Home the Bacon - Choosing the wrong cut of meat can ruin even the most gourmet meal (7/30/07)
  • My Story: The "3-Chicken" System (6/19/06)
  • My Story: Dark Meat Chicken (7/18/05)
  • My Story: Calculating Meat Cost per Serving - Comparing prices per pound could be costing you (5/30/05)
  • Meatball Mania - Establishing a supply of quick and easy meals (11/15/04)
  • Makes a Million Meals Meat Sauce by Nancy Berkoff, Rd, EdD, CCE - Basic menu item that transforms into many dishes (10/13/03)
  • Chickens In Your Backyard - Never buy eggs again (9/29/03)
  • Recipes for Cheaper Chicken Parts - Turning inexpensive parts into wonderful meals (2/18/02)
  • Thinkin' Chicken by Leanne Ely - Great, inexpensive eating (2/4/02)
  • Side of Beef - Does it pay to buy your beef in bulk? (5/21/01)
  • Eggs and Nutrition by Leanne Ely (7/31/00)
  • The Butcher Speaks on Christmas Meats by John Smith (12/13/99)
  • Let's Talk Turkey: A Butcher's Recommendation by John Smith (11/22/99)
  • Gourmet Turkey Safety by Liz Tarditi (11/15/99)
  • Bargain Burgers by Pat Cooper (8/9/99)
  • Is Cheaper Ground Beef a Bargain? (11/16/98)
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    Groceries & Food, Other

  • Grocery Savings by Susanne Myers - How to save on groceries and the huge impact that will have on your family budget. (10/12/09)
  • Spices by Leanne Ely - How to know when you need new spices. (7/27/09)
  • Home Canning - Help to get started. (6/29/09)
  • Save money on groceries with Angel Food - A "heavenly" tip to slash the cost of many groceries. (5/28/09)
  • Stretching Your Food Dollars by Mary Moss - Saving on chicken and using radiant heat.(10/06/08)
  • My Story: 10 Kitchen Tips - (2/4/08)
  • Is My Grocery Bill Too High? by Gary Foreman - How does your grocery bill compare? (12/10/07)
  • Throw a Thrifty Tailgate Party (10/10/05)
    Also in Groceries & Food:
    Food, Alternative Food Sources
    Food, Appliances
    Food, Beverages
    Food, Breakfast and Dairy
    Food, Children and Family
    Food, Convenience Foods and Alternatives
    Food, Cooking Tips
    Food, Health Foods and Food Safety
    Food, Frozen Foods and Freezer Meals
    Food, Fruit and Vegetables
    Food, Kitchen Tools and Organization
    Food, Leftovers
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    Food, Making the Most of Food     		Food, Meal and Menu Plans
    Food, Meals on the Go
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    Food, Price Books
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    Recipes

  • Table for One - Solo cooking and dining on a budget (6/27/05)
  • A Cherished Apron - A cloth apron could speak volumes (6/28/04)
  • The Secret Code of Bread - What do those colored twist ties and plastic clips mean? (6/14/04)
  • Fruit Flies - Get rid of them with ease (7/21/03)
  • Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) - Don't chicken out! (11/25/02)
  • Eliminating Food Bugs (10/2/00)
  • Downsizing America: Not Just Jobs by Debra Vaughn (6/26/00)
  • Cooking for One by Jonni McCoy (6/21/99)
  • Cooking for One (3/22/99)
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    Groceries and Food, Pantry and Food Storage

  • How a Full Pantry Saves Money by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy - Stocking up can be simple and inexpensive. (10/06/08)
  • Stocking Up by Kelli Ellenburg - Knowing how much to buy when it's on sale. (9/1/08)
  • Storing Food Minimizing the loss due to poor methods and expiration dates. (07/21/08)
  • Organizing Your Pantry - Finding canned goods without a search party (8/15/05)
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    Food, Alternative Food Sources
    Food, Appliances
    Food, Beverages
    Food, Breakfast and Dairy
    Food, Children and Family
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    Food, Leftovers
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    Food, Meals on the Go
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    Food, Other
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    Food, Saving Time
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    Food, Snacks and Desserts
    Food, Warehouse Clubs

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    Recipes

  • Stocking a Pantry - Affording extra purchases within your grocery budget (5/16/05)
  • The Basic Store Cupboard by Gail Kavanagh - A pantry full of meals (5/26/03)
  • Create Storage by Nita Holstine - Finding storage for those grocery bargains (1/20/03)
  • Southern Cents: Investing In Your Pantry by Tina Shake (8/21/00)
  • Bulk Flour and Sugar Storage (8/14/00)
  • Why Store Food? by Cynthia Hillson (5/10/99)
  • Preparing for Y2K: You and Your Pantry by Cynthia Hillson (12/28/98)
  • Bulk Food Storage (7/13/98)
  • The Pantry Game by Nancy Steinkoenig (3/31/97)
  • Yearly Food Storage: part 1 by Doris O'Connell (6/3/96)
  • Yearly Food Storage: part 2 by Doris O'Connell (6/10/96)
  • Yearly Food Storage: part 3 by Doris O'Connell (6/17/96)
  • Yearly Food Storage: part 4 by Doris O'Connell (7/1/96)
  • Yearly Food Storage: part 5 by Doris O'Connell (7/8/96)
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    Groceries and Food, Price Books


  • My Story: Price Book and Pantry - How two tools save her money (8/8/05)
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    Food, Lunches
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    Food, Meals on the Go
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  • Price Book 101 - Empowered grocery shopping (3/14/05)
  • My Story: The Secret to Grocery Shopping Success (9/27/04)
  • Starting a Pricebook - Simple methods to great results (3/10/03)
  • The Lazy -er -um, Efficient Guide to Creating a Price Book by Julie Davis (2/8/99)
  • Pricebook Plus: A System for the Dedicated or Desperate by Louise Wulf (11/24/97)
  • A Grocery Price Book by Gary Foreman (10/13/97)
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    Groceries and Food, Restraurants

  • Have it Both Waysby Rich Finzer - Restaurant taste at home.(7/13/09)
  • Food Away from Home by Gregory Karp - 3 ways to reduce the cost of eating out.(6/15/09)
  • Beat the High Cost of Coffee Shops - A former barista spills the beans! (5/14/07)
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    Food, Alternative Food Sources
    Food, Appliances
    Food, Beverages
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    Food, Convenience Foods and Alternatives
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    Food, Frozen Foods and Freezer Meals
    Food, Fruit and Vegetables
    Food, Kitchen Tools and Organization
    Food, Leftovers
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    Food, Making the Most of Food     		Food, Meal and Menu Plans
    Food, Meals on the Go
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    Food, Other
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    Food, Price Books
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    Recipes

  • Reduce Your Restaurant Bill - Eliminate unsuspected costs that will drive up your bill (10/16/06)
  • My Story: Save Money When Dining Out (2/20/06)
  • My Story: Going to Restaurants With the Kids - An economical way to eat out (7/4/05)
  • Table for One - Solo cooking and dining on a budget (6/27/05)
  • Fine Frugal Dining - There is no need to give up your night on the town (1/24/05)
  • Fast Food the Frugal Way (8/9/04)
  • Eating Out With Children - An affordable meal at a 'real' restaurant (4/21/03)
  • Life In the Fast Food Lane by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. - There are times when it's an absolute necessity (3/25/02)
  • Splitting Dinner Checks - Dining out with unfrugal friends (12/31/01)
  • Dining Out for Less by Debra Vaughn (10/16/00)
  • Saving Money on Fine Dining by Deborah Taylor-Hough (8/14/00)
  • My Story: Dining Out on a Tight Budget by Nancy R. (7/17/00)
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    Groceries & Food, Saving Time


  • Dinner's Ready (8/21/06)
    Also in Groceries & Food:
    Food, Alternative Food Sources
    Food, Appliances
    Food, Beverages
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    Food, Convenience Foods and Alternatives
    Food, Cooking Tips
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    Food, Frozen Foods and Freezer Meals
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    Food, Kitchen Tools and Organization
    Food, Leftovers
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    Food, Meals on the Go
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    Food, Other
    Food, Pantry and Food Storage
    Food, Price Books
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    Food, Shopping Tips
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  • My Story: Healthy vs. Handy - When dinner needs to be quick and easy (4/18/05)
  • My Story: Creating Kitchen Convenience - She has an allergy to spending all day in the kitchen (3/15/04)
  • Make Your Own Baking Mixes by Janean Nusz - Save money and time in the kitchen (11/17/03)
  • Summer's End by Maureen Bennie (9/8/03)
  • Saving Time in the Kitchen by Crystal Dupay (11/8/99)
  • Baking Time Saver by Paulette Bulger (11/16/98)
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    Groceries and Food, Shopping Tips

  • Food at Home by Gregory Karp - How to reduce your grocery bill by 20%. (7/27/09)
  • Bulk Shopping for Big Savings - How to shave $250 off your monthly food budget! (7/6/09)
  • Grocery Savings by Leanne Ely - Make grocery shopping a money-saving adventure!(5/18/09)
  • Grocery Shopping on Your Own by Olivia Fox - Advice to my eldest son on his first shopping expedition. (4/13/09)
  • Your Savings Today by Amy Livingston - Calculating your real grocery savings. (2/23/09)
  • 8 tips for online coupon clipping -Coupons can help you save up to 30 percent off your bills with a solid online strategy. (12/05/08)
  • 10 Things You Can Stop Buying at the Grocery Store by Carol Charron - Live less expensively, eat healthier, and be more environmentally responsible.(9/22/08)
  • IF: Feeding a Family for $300 a Month by Tawra Kellam - Cut your grocery bill even when prices are going up! (6/9/08)
  • Reduce your Food Budget by Monica Resinger - 13 easy ways to cut your food budget down to size. (5/05/08)
  • Simplify, Shop Wisely and Spend Less by Marianne Giullian - Cut your grocery bill (2/11/08)
  • The Not-So-Starving Student by Rebecca Reichl - Learning how to grocery shop (12/3/07)
  • Checking the Fine Print Price by Jenny Lin - It pays to check receipts (9/17/07)
  • Picking Produce - A bargain isnt a bargain if it rots in your fridge! (6/25/07)
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    Food, Alternative Food Sources
    Food, Appliances
    Food, Beverages
    Food, Breakfast and Dairy
    Food, Children and Family
    Food, Convenience Foods and Alternatives
    Food, Cooking Tips
    Food, Health Foods and Food Safety
    Food, Frozen Foods and Freezer Meals
    Food, Fruit and Vegetables
    Food, Kitchen Tools and Organization
    Food, Leftovers
    Food, Lunches
    Food, Making the Most of Food     		Food, Meal and Menu Plans
    Food, Meals on the Go
    Food, Meats and Poultry
    Food, Other
    Food, Pantry and Food Storage
    Food, Price Books
    Food, Restraurants
    Food, Saving Time
    Food, Snacks and Desserts
    Food, Warehouse Clubs

    see also:
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    Recipes

  • Food Savings for Beginners - Get started on the road to a smaller food budget (8/6/07)
  • Supermarket Savings (1/22/07)
  • My Story: Who You Know at the Grocery Store (1/8/07)
  • Food Shopping Myths (12/4/06)
  • The Grocery Prosumer - For grocery savings in the electronic age, it can be as easy as "click, pick and save". (11/13/06)
  • My Story: No Income Grocery Shopping (9/18/06)
  • Making the Most of Your Club Card (9/11/06)
  • Saving on Your Grocery Budget When You're Tired (8/21/06)
  • Grocery Store Tactics (4/24/06)
  • Grocery Store Dollar Snatchers (4/10/06)
  • Cut Your Grocery Bills by Half (3/27/06)
  • Tightwaddery Shopping - Her Own Style of Shopping (1/30/06)
  • "Mini" Supermarket Trips - Avoiding costly, time consuming extra shopping trips (9/26/05)
  • My Story: Another 'Crunched' Box Treat (2/21/05)
  • My Story: Store Brands - An insider's report on the food manufacturing industry (11/15/04)
  • My Story: The Secret to Grocery Shopping Success (9/27/04)
  • Save Even More on Groceries by Diana Bergman (7/26/04)
  • Interviewing Your Supermarket by Holly E. Ordway (6/21/04)
  • My Story: Stocking Up - Taking advantage of sales (6/14/04)
  • 20 Ways to Save On Groceries (5/24/04)
  • Beyond Coupon Basics by Wendy Burt - 7 ways to get free (or nearly free) groceries (4/26/04)
  • Priced Too High? by Erin Huffstetler - Saving money in the grocery store is not an easy task (2/23/04)
  • Break the Shopping Rules by Shelly Burke - She turned the rules upside down (2/2/04)
  • Cut That Grocery Bill by Sherry Ballou Hanson (1/26/04)
  • Simple Foods by Yauna Lee - Celebrating good, old-fashioned home cooking (8/11/03)
  • A Painful Grocery Bill by Gary Foreman - How do you compare to other families? (7/21/03)
  • Never Run Out Again by Shelly Burke - No more last minute dashes (7/14/03)
  • My Story: What's In a Name? - Are name brands really better? (6/30/03)
  • Aisle by Aisle by Shaunna Privratsky - Save on groceries every week (5/19/03)
  • Don't Be Fooled by the Grocery Stores by Shelley Wake - Carefully designed to separate you from your money (4/14/03)
  • Supermarket Savvy by Maureen Bennie - Get the most for your food dollar (3/31/03)
  • Six Myths by L.C. Peterson - That could bloat your grocery budget (3/24/03)
  • Cut Your Grocery Bill by Melanie Riley - Lower spending, not quality (2/24/03)
  • My Story: Once a Month Shopping by Judith Yeatman - A major source of saving (2/3/03)
  • Grocery Spending - How much should they spend on groceries? (9/30/02)
  • The Grocery Game by Teri Gault - Winning at the cash register (8/26/02)
  • The Last Laugh by Marge Jesberger - A poetic look at the checkout line (8/26/02)
  • Grocery Master List by Liz Weishaar - Could a piece of paper save you money? (5/6/02)
  • Grocery Savers for Everyone by Debi Taylor-Hough - Sometimes it's challenging to find creative ways to save (2/18/02)
  • My Story: A Caterer's Shopping Tips by I.R. - A simple solution to lower food bills (1/7/02)
  • The Check Out Check Up by Gary Foreman - Should you put your grocery budget on a diet? (11/5/01)
  • Food Plans - They don't price it by the pound. Could it be a good deal? (10/1/01)
  • My Story: She'll Save $760 on Groceries by Chantelle Hosner - She's figured it out (4/23/01)
  • Grocery Budgets by Gary Foreman - How do you make a grocery budget? (3/26/01)
  • Supermarket Blues - How readers save on groceries (2/19/01)
  • My Story: Secret Source for Grocery Savings by Bernie Quesada - All you need is a sense of adventure (1/22/01)
  • Local Grocers Price Gouging (11/6/00)
  • Cut Down Your Grocery Bill by Shannon Jarvies (9/4/00)
  • Net Grocery Savings? by Sonia-Ivette Roman (6/19/00)
  • How Much Should I Spend on Groceries? by Jonni McCoy (6/12/00)
  • The Checkout Line by Tina Shake (5/29/00)
  • A Grocery Shop Day by Sarah Delaporte (4/3/00)
  • Save Time Grocery Shopping by Crystal Dupay (10/25/99)
  • Grocery Shopping - Ask Sara (10/4/99)
  • "Shop Here First" Grocery Savings by Lynell Rogers (9/27/99)
  • Grocery Spending Survey (7/5/99)
  • Grocery Spending Tips (7/5/99)
  • My Story: Saving on Groceries by Jana Grubbs (6/28/99)
  • Save Big Money on Your Food Budget by Julie Davis (1/18/99)
  • Your Grocery Budget: Where to Find Savings (1/4/99)
  • Store Brands: Who Makes Them? (12/21/98)
  • Save Time Grocery Shopping by Christine Stoner (11/16/98)
  • Grocery Shopping Tips by Alan Kerr (6/9/97)
  • Ways to Save Money on Your Food Bill by Barbara Chaney (4/14/97)
  • Comparison Grocery Shopping by Ken Shainker (3/24/97)
  • Reduce Your Grocery Bill - part 2 by Gary Foreman (3/10/97)
  • Reader Tips on Food, Groceries and Recipes
  • Reduce Your Grocery Bill by Gary Foreman (3/3/97)
  • How to Reduce Your Grocery Bill by Nancy Steinkoenig (8/5/96)
  • The Frugal Grocery Shopping Game by Maria Ferguson (6/10/96)
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    Groceries and Food, Snacks and Desserts

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  • Are the Munchies Gobbling Up Your Budget? (4/4/05)
  • Money Calorie Counter by Deborah McNaughton - Save your waistline and your budget (5/10/04)
  • The Summer Diner by Anne Heerdt-Wingfield - Don't let your kitchen become a 24-hour diner (6/2/03)
  • Sweetly Frugal by Jen Krausz - Satisfying that sweet tooth inexpensively (5/19/03)
  • Super Summer Snacks 'n Fun by JAnine Lynn - Your kids will love them (7/9/01)
  • Cookies! by Kathleen Bieke (5/15/00)
  • Sweets Are Costly Treats by Maxine Sprague (5/8/00)
  • Healthy, Inexpensive Snacks for Kids (5/31/99)
  • Homemade Ice Cream Cakes by Our Readers (4/26/97)
  • Making Pies: Advice from Mom by Rae Osenbaugh (7/29/96)
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    Groceries and Food, Warehouse Clubs


  • False Economies - Weed them out for a more frugal and satisfying life. (1/8/07)
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    Food, Appliances
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    Food, Breakfast and Dairy
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    Food, Meals on the Go
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  • Checking Out BJ's (7/24/06)
  • Do's and Don'ts of Warehouse Stores (11/1/04)
  • My Story: Buying Bulk - Buy big and save big (9/6/04)
  • My Story: Warehouse Shopping - Could supersizing your groceries be hazardous to your health? (4/19/04)
  • Big Box Shopping by Sheri Radford - Making the most of price club membership (2/16/04)
  • Warehouse Club Face-Off - Which warehouse is cheaper? (9/29/03)
  • How Green Was My Checkbook by Judy Gruen - Could they co-exist with the stockpiled groceries? (8/13/01)
  • Bulk Buying by Marybeth Henry - Do larger sizes mean lower prices? We went to the store to find out (2/5/01)
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    Halloween


    See also     "Holidays"
  • Family Halloween Costumes- They need ideas for the whole family.(10/20/08)
  • The Must-Have Halloween Costumes
  • 10 Frugal, Healthy Halloween Treats (10/16/06)
  • Great Halloween Treats - And a few nifty tricks, too! (10/24/05)
  • Tricks That Treat Your Wallet Right (10/18/04)
  • Halloween on a Dime by Tawra Kellam - Frighteningly frugal fun (10/20/03)
  • The Cost Of... a Halloween costume (10/14/02)
  • Halloween Fun and Games by Brenda Hyde - Fun for the whole family (10/22/01)
  • Halloween Costumes (10/23/00)
  • Homemade Halloween Make-Up, Bruises and Blood by Amanda Formaro (10/16/00)
  • Halloween Costumes (10/16/00)
  • Halloween Costumes (10/9/00)
  • Murphy's Law at Halloween by Jill Cooper (10/9/00)
  • How to Make a Frugal Harry Potter Costume by Teresa Higginbotham (9/25/00)
  • Halloween Costumes (10/25/99)
  • Inexpensive Halloween Costumes (10/18/99)
  • Halloween Maze (10/18/99)
  • Halloween Costume Ideas (10/11/99)
  • Halloween Costume Ideas (10/4/99)
  • Fun Costumes (9/27/99)
  • Halloween Monster Make-Up by Christine Torres (10/12/98)
  • Halloween Ideas for Teens by Louise Wulf (10/20/97)
  • Halloween Special: Children's Party Ideas by Louise Wulf (10/13/97)
  • Halloween Costumes and Parties - Reader's Suggestions (10/6/97)
  • Kid's Halloween Costumes by Merlene Paynter Blacha (9/30/96)
  • Halloween Costumes That Won't Break the Budget by Lisa Norris (10/21/96)
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    Health and Safety

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    Health and Safety, Diet

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  • The Anti-Diet Lifestyle - The free diet plan the diet industry doesn't want you to know about (8/13/07)
  • What Have You Got to Lose? - No cost weight loss (5/21/07)
  • Health and Wealth a Good Combo (3/26/07)
  • Weighing in on Trans Fats (10/23/06)
  • My Story: Eating Healthier - An easy solution to a healthy diet (1/16/06)
  • My Story: Frugal, Simple Weight Loss - Taking the sensible path to a new you (1/2/06)
  • My Story: Could a Frugal Diet Cost You? - When spending more for food is smart (3/28/05)
  • Fit to Retire - Lose weight and plan for retirement at the same time (11/8/04)
  • How I Lost 80 Pounds - And saved money in the process (9/13/04)
  • What's Your Diet Costing You? - There are ways to cut costs and calories if you're willing to make some substitutions (6/14/04)
  • Reduce Your Waist, Not Your Wallet by Shaunna Privratsky (6/7/04)
  • Money Calorie Counter by Deborah McNaughton - Save your waistline and your budget (5/10/04)
  • Trans Fatby Leanne Ely, C.N.C. - What you need to know for your health (3/29/04)
  • Cutting the Carbs - Inexpensive ways to stay on track with a low carb diet (3/22/04)
  • 10 Secrets of the Diet Industry (1/13/04)
  • Waistline vs. Budget by Rebecca Underwood - It doesn't have to be a choice (8/25/03)
  • Smaller Clothing Dilemma - When weight loss makes smaller sizes a necessity (5/19/03)
  • Faster Fat Loss That's Healthy by Greg Landry, M.S. - Get movin' into a healthier lifestyle (7/8/02)
  • 10 Keys to Successful Weight Loss by Greg Landry - Are you among the 60% who resolved to get in shape? (1/14/02)
  • Healthy Metabolism by Greg Landry, M.S. - The key to weight loss isn't expensive pills, programs or exercise equipment (10/29/01)
  • My Story: Weight Loss by S. - Maybe she needed to think about the problem first (9/24/01)
  • Eating for Weight Loss by Dr. Robert Osgoodby - There's more than eating less to help you control your weight (8/13/01)
  • Tips for Fast, Healthy Weight Loss by Greg Landry - Quick and cheap weight loss (5/28/01)
  • Costly Weight Loss Myths by Greg Landry - Don't let these myths keep you from losing weight (3/19/01)
  • Faster Fat Loss That's Healthy by Greg Landry, M.S. - Losing weight should be a healthy proposition (1/15/01)
  • Top 10 Weight Loss and Fitness Myths by Greg Landry (8/7/00)
  • Weight Loss Without Special Diets by Paul Blustein (5/22/00)
  • Eliminating Refrigerator Raids by Paul Blustein (3/20/00)
  • Why We Crave Snacks by Paul Blustein (3/13/00)
  • Meal Timing by Dr. Robert Osgoodby (3/6/00)
  • Control Your Appetite by Greg Landry (8/16/99)
  • Six Myths About Losing Weight by Brenda Rash (7/12/99)
  • Too Fat for Me by Greg Landry (7/12/99)
  • An Unusual Appetizer by Greg Landry (7/5/99)
  • The Major Source of Fat by Greg Landry (6/7/99)
  • What Should I Eat? by Greg Landry (5/17/99)
  • And Stay Off! by Greg Landry (5/3/99)
  • Keeping Motivated by Greg Landry (4/5/99)
  • Time to Eat Better by Greg Landry (2/15/99)
  • Keys to a Successful New Year's Weight Loss by Greg Landry (12/28/98)
  • Don't Do the Holiday '7' by Greg Landry (12/14/98)
  • Don't Be Color Blind by Greg Landry (11/9/98)
  • It's What You Eat by Greg Landry (11/2/98)
  • Weight Loss that Works by Greg Landry (9/28/98)
  • The Top Eight by Greg Landry (9/14/98)
  • Can't Lose Weight? by Greg Landry (8/31/98)
  • Eat Early, Lose Weight by Greg Landry (7/20/98)
  • Water, Health and Weight Loss by Greg Landry (6/29/98)
  • Eat Enough to Lose Weight by Greg Landry (6/22/98)
  • Cheap Weight Loss by Greg Landry (6/15/98)
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    Health and Safety, Exercise

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  • Can't Afford the Gym? by Nicole Palacios, BSc, BCRPA SFL, ACE - Spend time, not money, on exercise. (5/18/09)
  • Working Out with Your Baby by Melanie Bowden - Make your baby your workout partner!(10/15/07)
  • Exercise on the Job (1/29/07)
  • Exercise on the Cheap (1/1/07)
  • My Story: Clean Exercise (10/30/06)
  • Save Money, Stay Fit (6/12/06)
  • Can't Afford a Personal Trainer? Go Virtual! (6/12/06)
  • 25 Ways to Exercise on the Cheap (5/22/06)
  • Low Cost Ways to Exercise (3/7/05)
  • Family Time - Getting fit and having fun! (3/7/05)
  • Picking a Treadmill (1/3/05)
  • Exercise Alternatives - When you can't afford expensive equipment or memberships (7/12/04)
  • 10 Questions to Ask Your Gym (6/7/04)
  • 12 Ways to Improve Fitness on a Tight Budget by Karen Kuebler (5/17/04)
  • Spring Training by Kim Randall - Tame the bathing suit beast once and for all (3/8/04)
  • My Story: Exercising at Home - Top 10 reasons to exercise at home (6/16/03)
  • The Perfect Health Club - one was too slick, one reeked of testosterone, but one was just right (4/23/03)
  • Fit Fitness Into Your Life by Michelle Medlock Adams - Fitness friendly tasks (2/17/03)
  • Give Your Gym Contract a Workout (1/6/03)
  • Exercise, Money and You - People who exercise more earn more (7/10/02)
  • Enjoyable Cardiovascular Exercise by Dr. Robert Osgoodby - Must cardio workouts be expensive and painful? (4/1/02)
  • Make It a Priority by Greg Landry, M.S. - Is good health important to you? (9/3/01)
  • Walking: A Real Fat-Burner by Greg Landry, M.S. - A healthier body can be free (4/16/01)
  • Aerobic Cross-Training for Weight Loss by Greg Landry, M.S. - The most efficient way to lose weight (4/9/01)
  • Build Exercise Into Your Schedule by Greg Landry, M.S. - No time to exercise? Here's one solution (2/19/01)
  • Exercise Without Weights by Greg Landry, M.S. (12/4/00)
  • Replacing Bad Habits by Dr. Bob Osgoodby (11/27/00)
  • Stretching for Flexibility and Prevention of Injury by Greg Landry, M.S. (9/18/00)
  • Build Your Best Body Ever by Dr. Robert Osgoodby (7/10/00)
  • A Healthy Heart by Paul Blustein (6/19/00)
  • A Healthy Lifestyle for the New Millenium by Paul Blustein (6/5/00)
  • Frugal Workouts (2/28/00)
  • Exercise Can Change More than Your Weight by Greg Landry (8/9/99)
  • Your Fat Storage Switch by Greg Landry (7/26/99)
  • Getting the Most from Aerobic Exercise by Greg Landry (6/21/99)
  • A Free, Simple Solution for Health by Greg Landry (5/31/99)
  • Take a Walk by Greg Landry (5/24/99)
  • Pace Yourself by Greg Landry (5/10/99)
  • Never Too Late by Greg Landry (4/26/99)
  • Weight Training Secret by Greg Landry (4/19/99)
  • A Challenge by Greg Landry (4/12/99)
  • Top 10 Reasons to Get Fit Now by Greg Landry (3/22/99)
  • Supercharge Your Metabolism by Greg Landry (3/1/99)
  • Weight Loss Requires Exercise by Greg Landry (2/8/99)
  • Losing Weight While You Watch TV by Greg Landry (1/11/99)
  • 24 Hour-a-Day Weight Loss by Greg Landry (1/4/98)
  • Exercise Without Trying by Greg Landry (12/21/98)
  • Free Energy by Greg Landry (11/23/98)
  • Reducing Your Waist or Wasting Your Money? by Greg Landry (10/12/98)
  • 18 Benefits of Weight Training by Greg Landry (8/24/98)
  • A "Super Boost" for Your Metabolism by Greg Landry (8/17/98)
  • A Good Start by Greg Landry (8/10/98)
  • Top 20 Benefits of Exercise by Greg Landry (8/3/98)
  • Lose Weight and Feel Good by Greg Landry (7/27/98)
  • 12 Keys to Super-Charging Your Metabolism by Greg Landry (7/13/98)
  • Get Fit on a Shoestring Budget by Greg Landry (4/27/98)
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    Health and Safety, Food

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  • Drinking Water in All Seasons (11/6/06)
  • My Story: Healthy Snacks - Are you paying a lot for junk snacks? (3/13/06)
  • Is organic superior to regular food? (2/6/06)
  • Top 5 Tips for Reading Food Labels - Do you really know what you're eating? (12/5/05)
  • Save Money & Eat Healthier (11/28/05)
  • Diabetic Cooking - Affordable foods that fit in the diabetic diet (10/3/05)
  • Health or Hype? - Don't let health or natural food hucksters take your money (9/12/05)
  • Homemade Nutrition Drinks (9/5/05)
  • Healthy and Frugal Meals - You can have the best of both worlds (6/6/05)
  • My Story: Could a Frugal Diet Cost You? - When spending more for food is smart (3/28/05)
  • 17 Tips for Buying Organic Food on the Cheap (9/13/04)
  • Organic Food for Less - Think it can't be done? Remaking one family's grocery list (9/29/03)
  • Packing a Healthy Lunchbox by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. (9/8/03)
  • What You're Thirsting For by Susie Cortright - The revitalizing properties of water (7/28/03)
  • Soda Substitutes - Eliminate the cost and calories (3/10/03)
  • Healthy Foods Equals a Healthy Family by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. - Make your family's health a priority (12/31/01)
  • Bottled Water for Less - What do readers do to get good, inexpensive water? (12/17/01)
  • Healthy Snacks - Her health requires frequent on-the-go, healthy snacks (9/24/01)
  • Decipher Deceptive Food Labels by Dr. Robert Osgoodby - Don't pay for marketing hype (6/25/01)
  • Affordable Fat-Free Foods - They're fighting cholesterol and need to find fat-free foods that fit in the budget (4/23/01)
  • A Healthy Food Substitute by Deborah Taylor-Hough (10/2/00)
  • The Low-Down on Low-Cal Sweetners by Paul Blustein (9/25/00)
  • Saving on Health Foods (1/31/00)
  • Sodium, Salt, Is It Worth a Pound Of...? by Paul Blustein (1/24/00)
  • Finding Fiber by Greg Landry (6/14/99)
  • The Truth About Tomatoes by Greg Landry (3/29/99)
  • Veggie Burgers Revisited by Greg Landry (3/15/99)
  • Which Bread Is Best? by Greg Landry (3/8/99)
  • Lemons?!? by Greg Landry (2/1/99)
  • Ensure Substitutes (2/1/99)
  • Meat and Cancer by Greg Landry (1/25/99)
  • The Importance of Breakfast by Greg Landry (1/18/99)
  • Saving on Organic Food - Reader's Recommendations (4/6/98)
  • Frugal Sources for Low Fat Foods by Our Readers
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    Health and Safety, Health Care Providers

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  • Getting the Most from Your Doctors Visit by Linda Shapero - Preparation is the key to a successful doctor's visit. (8/18/08)
  • Cut Health Care Costs by Erika Bales - Making health care an easier pill to swallow. (11/26/07)
  • Surviving the Medical Maze - Tricks to get providers to deal fairly (7/11/07)
  • Saving at the Doctors Office (1/1/07)
  • 10 Pretreatment Ways to Cut Health-Care Costs (12/11/06)
  • Health Care an Ailing Condition in the U.S. (8/7/06)
  • Trapped Medical Records (7/24/06)
  • The Prescription Lowdown - Finding cheaper alternatives (11/28/05)
  • Save Bundles on Medications - Cutting costs in the pharmacy (10/31/05)
  • Be a Wise Healthcare Consumer (2/14/05)
  • ER Aid Guaranteed (7/19/04)
  • A Simpler Way by Timothy Pitcher - Affordable access to medical care (6/7/04)
  • How to Diagnose a Doctor - Finding the right physician (3/24/03)
  • Prescription Drug Help - A senior citizen needs her meds (10/7/02)
  • My Story: Medical Care for Less by Sybil - How one family handles medical care (11/5/01)
  • Insider Reports: It Could Save Your Life by Kathryn - Saving your life is important, too! (3/19/01)
  • Disabled Debt Disaster by Gary Foreman (12/18/00)
  • Watch Those Hospital Bills by Sharon Powell (12/11/00)
  • When You Can't Afford Prescription Drugs (1/3/00)
  • Finding Mom a Hearing Aid (9/13/99)
  • Reducing Hospital Bills (9/28/98)
  • Saving Money on Prescription Drugs Safely by Kathy Beaver, RN (9/1/97)
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  • Inexpensive Home Remedies by Linda Shapero - Home remedies for common winter ailments.(1/26/09)
  • Home Remedies for Colds and Flu (12/20/04)
  • Natural Products for Free by Linda Gray (6/21/04)
  • Green Cleaning With Essential Oils by Zia Munsi (5/10/04)
  • Repelling Mosquitos Naturally by Deborah Taylor-Hough (4/19/04)
  • Homemade Balms and Toiletries by Deborah R. Dolen (11/10/03)
  • Natural Health Remedies by Victoria Purdie - Check the cupboard first (6/30/03)
  • Don't Feel the Burn - Heal the Burn! by Renee Futrelle - Home remedies to sooth the sizzle of sunburn (5/27/02)
  • Get Rid of Lice for Good! by Monica Resinger - What we learned from the experience (2/11/02)
  • Homemade Salves by Gramma Schneider - Make it yourself and save (7/30/01)
  • Natural Remedies and Advice by Kathleen Bieke (11/13/00)
  • Curing Athlete's Foot (2/14/00)
  • Surviving Poison Ivy (8/23/99)
  • Eliminating Head Lice (4/26/99)
  • Spring Time Sniffles: Preparing Sick Boxes by Dawn Adams (3/1/99)
  • Ouch Control by Paulette Bulger (1/4/98)
  • Controlling Colds...and Their Costs Reader Tips (4/14/97)
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    Health and Safety, Illness and Injury Prevention

  • Avoiding Accidental Expenses by Sharon Lynn Campbell, M.A. - Small investments could easily save life and limb. (6/2/08)
  • 10 (Free) Ways to Improve Your Health by April Borbon - The basic components of good health are free of charge (9/17/07)
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  • Your Money or Your Life: How You Can Have Both - You can't afford to get sick! (10/23/06)
  • Healthy Kids by Kathlene Bieke - Help to keep them healthy (10/1/01)
  • Avoiding Allergies by Carolyn Allen (9/11/00)
  • Don't Vacation in the ER by Brenda Nixon (7/3/00)
  • Sports and Fitness Injuries by Dr. Robert Osgoodby (5/15/00)
  • Emotional Upset and Heart Attacks by Paul Blustein (3/27/00)
  • Diabetes! Is It Hiding In You? by Paul Blustein (1/31/00)
  • Buying Athletic Shoes (1/10/00)
  • Sunny Risks by David Soper (7/19/99)
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    Health and Safety, Insurance

  • Solutions to the health care problem -The presidential candidates offer starkly different solutions to the problem of 45 million uninsured Americans. (10/29/08)
  • Protect Your Healthcare Insurance by Shaunna Privratsky- Making sure that your claim is paid. (5/19/08)
  • Ways to spend your FSA (12/12/07)
  • FSA End of the Year Dilemma by Tamara Wilhite - How can you keep from losing your money? (11/12/07)
  • The ABCs of HSAs - Understanding health savings accounts (6/25/07)
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  • Short-Term Health Insurance on the Rise (3/26/07)
  • Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance? (1/29/07)
  • ABCs of Health Insurance (11/13/06)
  • Reviews Mixed for Directed Health Plans (9/25/06)
  • Understanding High-Deductible Health Plans (7/17/06)
  • Counting on COBRA? Check the Rules (7/10/06)
  • Health Insurance Rebates for Living Healthy (4/17/06)
  • Health Care Help Set Up Incorrectly (2/13/06)
  • Ways to Spend Your FSA (12/12/05)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Save Money, Cut Taxes (11/7/05)
  • Restrictions on Health Saving Accounts (10/10/05)
  • Your Personal Health Plan - How can you put a lid on skyrocketing healthcare costs? (8/29/05)
  • Medical Savings Accounts - You could save thousands on health care (3/7/05)
  • Shopping for an Individual Health Plan (12/2/03)
  • Don't Let a Health Catastrophe Wipe You Out (11/3/03)
  • Fighting Your Health Insurance Company (10/11/03)
  • Spending Accounts Can Boost Health Care Savings (10/11/03)
  • Illegal Health Plans (10/4/03)
  • Your Insurance Claim by Dan Baldyga - Medical insights and expenses (11/11/02)
  • Insurance Claims by Dan Baldyga - How medical bills and reports affect your claim (9/16/02)
  • Fighting Your Health Insurance Company - How to avoid the fight when you can, and how to win it when you can't (6/19/02)
  • Long-Term Health Care Insurance by William D. Brownlie, CLU, ChFC (10/16/00)
  • Disability Insurance (5/29/00)
  • Health Insurance for Seniors (5/1/00)
  • One in Seven (disability) by Gary Foreman (7/26/99)
  • Medical Spending Accounts (4/5/99)
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    Health and Safety, Other

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  • Help With Prescriptions by Kirby Horton - How to save money on your medicine.(6/15/09)
  • Improve Your Sleep For Less by Shaunna Privratsky - Improve your Z's without draining your dollars. (5/04/09)
  • Thinner You, Fatter Wallet by Erik Richardson, Certified Sports Nutritionist - Can you put a dollar value on fitness? (4/6/09)
  • Buying Eyeglasses -Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices? (8/18/08)
  • I Can See Clearly Now, My Moneys Gone by Jennifer Beam - Cutting the cost of corrective lenses down to size. (7/21/08)
  • Cut Costly Prescription Prices by Shaunna Privratsky - Get relief from the high cost of prescription drugs (1/28/08)
  • You Don't Have to Be Wealthy to Get Healthy by Tricia Goss - Trim your waistline without slimming your pocketbook (12/31/07)
  • When Mom Gets Sick by Amy Burns - Reduce wasted time and money when mom gets sick (11/5/07)
  • Sick Season Strategy by Elizabeth Blair - When the inevitable strikes (10/29/07)
  • Saving on Vitamins (9/28/07)
  • Buy Drugs at Discount Prices (9/24/07)
  • Comparing Drug Costs (8/21/07)
  • Save by Shopping for Generic Prescription Drugs (8/21/07)
  • Make the World a Healthier Place - 7 cost-free ideas that will make you a health-hero to someone in need (7/2/07)
  • Financial and Health Care Planning (6/4/07)
  • Sleep Cheap! - Simple, inexpensive steps towards a good nights sleep. (5/15/06)
  • Killing Dust Mites - Eliminating allergy causing mites from your laundry (1/10/05)
  • A Reason to Smile About the Cost of Treating Depression (10/25/04)
  • Healthy, Wealthy and Wealthier - If you have your health, you have everything (10/4/04)
  • Dental Plans - A bright, beautiful smile for less (7/26/04)
  • Nighty Night by Tina Shake - Stop the nightmare of sleep problems (6/14/04)
  • The Health-Wealth Connection by Shawnda Spille - Are they really connected? (3/26/01)
  • Teeth Whitening (9/11/00)
  • Less Expensive Braces (11/29/99)
  • Getting Rid of Acne (10/25/99)
  • Resources for the Physically Challenged (6/28/99)
  • Are Vitamins Worth It? (4/12/99)
  • The Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding by Andreana Doyle (3/22/99)
  • Sources for Herbal Information - Reader's Recommendations (1/26/98)
  • The Benefits of Breastfeeding by Paulette D. Bulger and Gina Rozon (10/20/97)
  • Money Down the Drain (Dental Care) by Dr. Eric Spieler (8/4/97)
  • Frugal Sources for Special Needs Equipment by Our Readers (6/9/97)
  • Getting Enough Sleep by Teri Spaulding (1/6/97)
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  • Getting a Discount on Inner Peace (5/1/06)
  • Reduce Financial Stress - 5 strategies to help you control your finances (8/22/05)
  • Stress-Free Frugality - Get a good deal without driving yourself crazy (9/6/04)
  • Cheap, But Meaningful Pampering by Jill Terry (9/22/03)
  • Pampering Recipes for Mom by Brenda Hyde - Moms never pamper themselves enough (3/4/02)
  • Make Your Home a Refuge by Nancy Twigg (11/13/00)
  • Fast & Easy Stress Management by Kevin L. Polk, Ph.D. (9/18/00)
  • Spoil Yourself by Debra Vaughn (9/11/00)
  • Stabilize Stress by Dr. Donald E. Wetmore (4/3/00)
  • How a Single Mom Relaxes by Rosemarie (9/13/99)
  • Mental Health by Greg Landry (2/22/99)
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    Health and Safety, Safety

  • Protect Your Home From Crime -12 ways to make your home safer. (1/19/09)
  • Practical and Frugal Home Security by Jeffrey U. Moats - There are a number of steps that a homeowner can take (6/23/08)
  • Emergency Supplies- What to do when the lights go out (6/23/03)
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  • My Story: Small Safeguards - Inexpensive ways to protect your home (5/26/03)
  • Protecting Your Family - The National Safe Kids Campaign (11/11/02)
  • Protecting Grandma's Safety - She's home alone. What's the best way to make sure she's safe? (9/30/02)
  • Safe Household Cleaning Products - Making your home safer for your children (6/17/02)
  • Electrical Safety - The Natural Handyman - Protect your family (10/15/01)
  • Protect Your Family in the Event of a Disaster by Doug King (12/27/99)
  • In the Event of a Disaster by Doug King (11/22/99)
  • Yard Sale Safety by Teresa Higginbotham (10/25/99)
  • Summer Safety for Kids (6/28/99)
  • Swimming Safety Tips by Peter Constan-Tatos (7/6/98)
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    Heating Your Home

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  • Musings over a Knife Collection in a Dull Economy by E. E. Kane - Are all hobbies frivolous?(7/20/09)
  • Crafting Without Spending Money by Margaret Marquis - Creating new projects out of what you already have.(9/15/08)
  • How to Save on Outdoor Equipment by Lisa Maloney - Getting quality gear for a pleasant outdoor experience. (5/26/08)
  • Marine Supplies from Unlikely Sources by Rich Finzer - Reduce the cost of boating. (4/21/08)
  • A Few Stitches to Savings by Phyllis Guth - How a little sewing knowledge can save you money (2/11/08)
  • Digital Scrapbooking (1/21/08)
  • Learn a New Skill Frugally! by Jessica Snell - What you know could save you money (1/14/08)
  • Flower Pressing by Sandra Fisher - How to press flowers and earn money from home (10/15/07)
  • Indulge Your Passion - Trying to making your hobby your living (7/18/05)

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  • Scrapbooking On a Budget - 9 ways to find discount scrapbook supplies (7/18/05)
  • Scrapbooking on the Cheap (5/23/05)
  • Saving Money Is Fun - Make it a hobby instead of a chore (7/19/04)
  • 14 Ways to Slice the Cost of Golf (6/28/04)
  • Easy Reader by K.M. Eldredge - When your appetite for reading is bigger than your budget (5/31/04)
  • Candle Creations by Shaunna Privratsky - A fun, easy way to bring warmth to your home (4/12/04)
  • Bird Watching by Susan Gateley - A lifetime of enjoyment (4/5/04)
  • Sewing 101 by Rebecca Underwood - A few tips to help get you started (2/9/04)
  • Paddle Power - Safe and seaworthy entertainment (9/1/03)
  • Space for Crafts - When there's no room for your hobby (6/30/03)
  • A Guide to Air-Drying Flowers by Monica Resinger - A simple and fun hobby (8/12/02)
  • Selling Crafts - A retired, rural couple looks for an outlet for their crafts (7/1/02)
  • Feeding the Birds by Brenda Hyde - A little money, a lot of fun (3/11/02)
  • Digital Camera Savings? - Can they save you money on family photos? (1/21/02)
  • Reusing Old Picture Frames by Rachel Paxton - It's a brand new creation! (9/24/01)
  • The Wearing O'The Green by Maddy Cranley - Recycled yarn projects prove rewarding (9/24/01)
  • My Story: An Inexpensive Hobby by Christiane Eichler - Tatting is a lot of enjoyment for a little money (3/26/01)
  • Preserving Memories (12/18/00)
  • Professional Homemade Portraits by Catherine Booth (10/2/00)
  • Birds Forever by Kathleen Bieke (9/4/00)
  • Cheaper Photo Developing (7/24/00)
  • Buying Photo Quality Paper (11/8/99)
  • Pringles Can Bird Castles by Diane Pleasant (9/13/99)
  • Secrets to Making Money from Your Crafts by Liz Folger (9/6/99)
  • Soapmaking: Recipes and Directions by Elaine White (6/28/99)
  • Finding a Good, Inexpensive Camera (6/21/99)
  • Contest Tips (5/3/99)
  • Finding Inexpensive Yarn (2/8/99)
  • Spending Less on Your Sweepstaking Budget by Susan Donahue (2/8/99)
  • Crafty Snowmen by Linda Williford (1/25/99)
  • Finally, a Use for Junk Mail by Pearl Sanborn (1/18/99)
  • Saving A Musty Oak Chest - Reader's Tips (2/16/98)
  • Second Chance Sweepstakes by Susan Donahue (1/19/98)
  • Traditional Christmas Crafts - Pomanders and Herb Balls by Rae Osenbaugh (10/27/97)
  • Recording Keeping for Your Sweepstakes Entries by Susan Donahue (6/23/97)
  • Magic Crystal Gardens by Louise Wulf (4/5/97)
  • Entering Sweepstakes the Frugal Way by Susan Donahue (3/24/97)
  • Sweepstaking: A Winning Hobby! by Susan Donahue (12/30/96)
  • Contests, Anyone? by Rae Osenbaugh (2/3/97)
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  • Create a More Meaningful, Less Expensive Christmas by Virginia Brucker - Ways to create more Christmas with less money (12/3/07)
  • Paying Off Holiday Bills (2/5/07)
  • Christmas Club Accounts (1/15/07)
  • Gift Card Study: The Secondary Market (1/1/07)
  • 8 Ways to Reduce Return Hassles (1/1/07)
  • 12 Money Tips from Holiday 'Experts' - Who better to give seasonal financial advice than Santa or Scrooge or Elvis? Elvis? You bet! (12/18/06)
  • Dreaming of an Economical Christmas (12/18/06)
  • The Color of Envy, Money and Christmas (12/4/06)
  • Dreaming of an Economical Christmas (12/4/06)
  • Holiday Treats Made Simple (11/20/06)
  • Below Face Value Stamps - Can you really buy postage stamps at a discount? (10/16/06)
  • Cut Your Holiday Bills in Half by Gregory Thomas - It's just a matter of time (12/24/01)
  • Holiday Calling Tips by Richard Sayers - Reach out and touch someone for less (12/17/01)
  • The Holiday Travel Scene by Sally Lewis (12/14/98)
  • Holiday Time Savers by Christine Stoner (11/30/98)
  • Christmas on the Cheap! by Nancy Steinkoenig (12/15/97)
  • Making Spirits Light... by Lisa Reid (12/8/97)
  • A Less Is More Christmas List by Gary Foreman (12/1/97)
  • Christmas in July by Shauna Sonada (7/29/96)
  • North Pole Postmarks by Rae Osenbaugh (11/25/96)
  • I Never Believed in Santa Until I found Him on the Internetby Rae Osenbaugh (12/9/96)
  • Christmas with More Meaning and Less Money by Louise Wulf (12/16/96)
  • Mom Starts a Snowball Fight by Rae Osenbaugh (12/16/96)
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    Holidays, Thanksgiving
    Holidays, Valentine's Day

    see also:
    Christmas, Decorating

  • Kids and Holiday Decorating: Frugal, Fast and Easy (12/18/06)
  • Use What Your Have Holiday Decorating (12/11/06)
  • Traditional Christmas Crafts: Pomanders and Herb Balls by Rae Osenbaugh (10/27/97)
  • Frugal Christmas Decorations by Nanette Blanchard (11/18/96)
  • Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for a Christmas Themed Weddingby Rachel Shreckengast (12/9/96)
  • Getting the Most for Your Christmas Tree Dollarby Gary Foreman (12/9/96)
  • This Old Schoolhouse: Inexpensive Holiday Decorating by Ann Russek (12/23/96)
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    Holidays, Christmas Entertaining

  • Holiday Gatherings by K.M. Praschak - Keeping family and friends entertained. (11/02/09)
  • Plan Ahead for Holiday Meals by K.M. Praschak - Starting early makes the job much easier.(10/20/08)
  • Great Holiday Parties on Tight Budgets (12/11/06)
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    Holidays, Christmas Gifts
    Holidays, Easter
    Holidays, Gifts
    Halloween
    Holidays, Other
    Holidays, Thanksgiving
    Holidays, Valentine's Day

    see also:
    Christmas

  • Company's Coming! - Quick, inexpensive meals that make entertaining easy (11/29/04)
  • Opening Your Home for the Holidays by Cheryl Gochnauer - Will you survive holiday visitors? (12/23/02)
  • Festive Party Punches by Brenda Hyde - For that special gathering (12/24/01)
  • Gourmet Holidays: How to Plan Your Party by Liz Tarditi (12/13/99)
  • Gourmet Holidays: Buffets by Liz Tarditi (12/13/99)
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    Holidays, Christmas Gifts

  • The Gift Budget by Sarah Collins - How 11 forgotten months can save you time and money. (01/05/09)
  • Avoiding Office Gift Drawings - When you can't afford to participate. (12/08/08)
  • 10 Affordable Gifts for Young Adults (12/18/06)
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    Holidays, Other
    Holidays, Thanksgiving
    Holidays, Valentine's Day

    see also:
    Christmas, Gift Ideas

  • Sensational Gifts on a Shoestring Budget (12/18/06)
  • My Story: The Gift of Life (12/18/06)
  • My Story: Homemade Christmas Gifts (12/11/06)
  • 5 Minute Guide to Finding the Best Price Online (12/11/06)
  • Christmas Gifts That Don't Cost a Dime (12/4/06)
  • 2006 Gift Card Study (11/27/06)
  • My Story: A Gift for Granny (11/20/06)
  • Gifts for Free - A clever way to purchase gifts with little or no cash outlay. (11/13/06)
  • Wrap Up Your Holiday For Free! (11/13/06)
  • A Priceless Gift - Giving from your heart.
  • My Story: Holiday Preparation - Shopping with the holidays in mind (2/20/06)
  • Fabric Holiday Bags - It bothered her to throw pretty wrapping paper in the trash (12/12/05)
  • My Story: Proper Packing - Ensuring the safe arrival of your package (10/17/05)
  • Inexpensive Christmas Gifts, Memories and Decorations - Reader's Tips (12/15/97)
  • Inexpensive Christmas and Hanukkah Gifts - Reader's Tips (12/8/97)
  • Homemade Christmas and Hanukkah Gifts - Reader's Suggestions (11/3/97)
  • Gifting with Refunding by Stephanie Lanza-Efthimiou (11/25/96)
  • The Smiths Go Christmas Shopping by Gary Foreman (12/2/96)
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    Holidays, Easter

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  • After-Easter Savings by Nancy Twigg (4/12/04)
  • Easter Baskets for Teens by Patricia Chadwick - Even teenagers like to be remembered (4/9/01)
  • Frugal Easter Basket Ideas by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Fill the basket with love, not costly trinkets (4/2/01)
  • Easter Word Search by Sherri Amon (4/17/00)
  • Edible Bird's Nest by Amanda Formaro (4/17/00)

  • Decorating Easter Eggs Naturally by Jenny Wanderscheid (4/10/00)
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    Holidays, Gifts

  • Little Luxuries - Small things that make you feel special in tough times.(4/13/09)
  • Marvelous Mother's Day Gift by Shaunna Privratsky - Gift ideas for moms special day. (4/13/09)
  • Holiday Shopping by Shaunna Privratsky - Get ready, get set, done! (2/23/09)
  • Start Next Year's Holiday Shopping Now by R. Kellogg - 5 pointers to maximize the January shopping potential. (12/22/08)
  • The Waste not, Want not, Gift Giving Guide by Anne Heerdt - Don't make returning your gift too hard. (10/13/08)
  • Five Tips for a Happy Thrifty Holiday by Linda Shapero- Returning to the real essence of the holidays. (10/06/08)
  • Cool gifts are made of money - Need a gift for someone who thinks money grows on trees? Simple -- give a money tree, or any of these clever gifts made of money.(9/08/08)
  • Frugal Fathers Day Gift by Melanie Farkas - How to make a low-cost or no-cost Fathers Day picture gift. (6/2/08)
  • 12 money gifts for mom Forget the flowers! Help mom get something she could really use. (5/07/08)
  • Fun, Frugal Fathers Day Gift Ideas by Belinda Cohen - Celebrate dad and make him proud of your financial smarts, too! (5/12/08)
  • The Rules of Re-gifting by Shaunna Privratsky - If done right, re-gifting can benefit you and the new recipient. (1/7/08)
  • Wrapping Holiday Gift Cards - Making them something special (11/26/07)
  • My Good Goody Drawer - Lovely gifts at a fraction of the price (5/28/07)
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    Holidays, Valentine's Day

  • Give Gift Cards a Personal Touch (5/7/07)
  • I Gave at the Office! - Are office gifts burdening your budget? (12/19/05)
  • Gift Bags for Less - Rave reviews for your creativity (8/23/04)
  • Gifts That Keep on Giving by Nancy Twigg - Beyond the ordinary Father's Day gift (6/14/04)
  • Too Many Presents - When gift giving becomes a burden (5/31/04)
  • Shippable Presents - When your loved ones are far away (9/1/03)
  • 15 Fab (but Cheap) Gifts for Dad's Day (6/9/03)
  • Frugal Father's Day Gift Ideas by Nancy Twigg - Tokens of your love (6/2/03)
  • Creatively Simple Mother's Day Gift Ideas by Nancy Twigg (4/28/03)
  • Shopping for After-Holiday Bargains by Michelle Jones (4/21/03)
  • Prepaid Gift Cards - Nice gift, but watch the fees (5/6/02)
  • More Gifts in a Jar by Kaylin Cherry (10/12/98)
  • What I'd Like for Mother's Day - Mom's Suggestions (5/4/98)
  • Inexpensive Christmas and Hanukkah Gifts - Reader's Tips (12/8/97)
  • Homemade Christmas and Hanukkah Gifts - Reader's Suggestions (11/3/97)
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  • Homemade Greeting Cards by Rachel Muller - Simple, creative ways to say you really care (5/6/02)
  • Irish Cuisine for St. Patrick's Day - Even if you're not Irish you'll enjoy this! (3/12/01)
  • Backyard Menu for the Fourth by Brenda Hyde (7/3/00)
  • Greeting Card Grab Bag by Rachel Paxton (6/5/00)
  • Making and Breaking Those New Year's Resolutions by Dr. Kevin Polk (12/27/99)
  • A Fourth of July Birthday by Kim Tilley (6/28/99)
  • Kid's Holiday Maze by Sheri Amon (5/24/99)
  • Halloween Costumes and Parties - Reader's Suggestions (10/6/97)
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  • Show Your Thanks - A Thanksgiving gift idea list. (11/6/06)
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    Holidays, Other
    Holidays, Valentine's Day

  • 5 Quick and Cheap Thanksgiving Decor Ideas! (10/30/06)
  • 5 Frugal Fall Fix Ups for Your Home Decorating (10/23/06)
  • Leftover Guilt? - Putting Thanksgiving leftovers to good use (11/15/04)
  • Make-Ahead Recipes to Freeze for the Holidays - Don't spend the entire day in the kitchen (11/8/04)
  • Nurture Thankfulness In Your Child by Brenda Nixon (11/3/03)
  • Simple Autumn Pleasures by Deborah Taylor-Hough - Holidays are a great time to be home (11/19/01)
  • Holiday Dinner for Two by Brenda Hyde - What to do when you don't expect a crowd (11/19/01)
  • Terrific Holiday Tables by Angie Zalewski and Deana Ricks - Add warmth to your home for less! (10/29/01)
  • Feast on These Thanksgiving Savings by Nancy Twigg (11/20/00)
  • Holiday Leftover Ideas by Rachel Paxton (11/20/00)
  • A Child's Thanksgiving Tree by Amanda Formaro (11/20/00)
  • Frugal but Elegant Thanksgiving (11/22/99)
  • Your Thanksgiving Table by Christine Torres (11/9/98)
  • Thanksgiving Memories - Reader's Remember (11/17/97)
  • Natural Decorations for Fall and Winter by Louise Wulf (11/3/97)
  • Inexpensive Holiday Centerpieces - Reader's Suggestions (10/13/97)
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    Holidays, Christmas Gifts
    Holidays, Easter
    Holidays, Gifts
    Halloween
    Holidays, Other
    Holidays, Thanksgiving

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    Romance
  • 14 loving tips for Valentine's gifts - Want to celebrate Valentine's Day without going into debt? Think fun. Here are 14 inexpensive ways to express your love on the 14th. (2/11/09)
  • Frugal Valentine's Day Ideas by Amy Allen Clark - Make this holiday special for that certain someone. (2/9/09)
  • Easy, Cheap and Elegant Valentines Day Decorating by Kathy Wilson -Bring a little romance into your home. (2/2/09)
  • 15 Valentine's Day 'poison darts' (2/8/08)
  • 10 great, cheap ways to win her heart (2/6/08)
  • Romancing The Dollar Store by Marlene Alexander (2/4/08)
  • The Valentines Day Challenge by Nancy Twigg - Express your love creatively. (2/4/08)
  • A Unique Valentines Day Gift by Melanie Farkas - Five dollars or less! (1/28/08)
  • Cost-conscious Cupid - Woo your sweetie with these ideas that cost less than $10 apiece. (2/5/07)
  • My Story: Valentine's Day - Valentine surprises under $10 and 10 minutes. (1/29/07)
  • What women really want on Valentine's Day (2/13/06)
  • Saying 'I Love You' for Less (1/30/06)
  • Poetry on a Plate - The $6 Valentine dinner for two (2/14/05)
  • February Memories by Tina Shake - What memories does February bring back for you? (2/9/04)
  • Valentine's Day On a Dime by Tawra Kellam - Special, not expensive (2/2/04)
  • Great Valentine's Gifts for Teens by Patricia Chadwick (1/26/04)
  • Inexpensive Valentine's Ideas by Heather Crowley - Have a memorable, yet inexpensive holiday (2/3/03)
  • Romantic Date Ideas for Valentine's Day...and Beyond - Restore the passion (1/27/03)
  • More Frugal Valentine Ideas - How creative readers made a big splash with a little cash (2/5/01)
  • Be My Valentine - There's more than one way to say "I Love You" (1/29/01)
  • Valentines Worth Sending by Michael Webb (2/7/00)
  • Romantic Valentine's Ideas - part three (2/8/99)
  • Romantic Valentine's Ideas - part two (1/25/99)
  • Romantic Valentine's Ideas - part one (1/18/99)
  • That's Amore! Valentine's Ideas - Reader's Suggestions (2/2/98)
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    Home Decorating, Bathrooms

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    Decorating, Floors
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  • Tub Time by Marlene Alexander - Renew the area around the bathtub without a lot of bother or bucks (2/18/08)
  • First Aid for the Bathroom by Marlene Alexander - Bringing back a little life to an outdated room (1/7/08)
  • Cheap Bathroom Fix Ups for Any Family (2/5/07)
  • Great Remodeling Ideas (10/17/05)
  • 5 Tips to a 'New' Bathroom (3/21/05)
  • Bathroom Make-Over - Updating a bathroom without changing the fixtures (10/25/04)
  • Bodacious Bathrooms - A charming retreat (6/30/03)
  • Decorating Bathrooms on a Budget by Erin Ingram with Sharon O'Neill (4/10/00)
  • Inexpensive Bathroom Redecorating (8/24/98)
  • An Inexpensive Bath Remake by Peggy Struwe (2/17/97)
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    Home Decorating, Bedrooms

  • Decorating Bedrooms on a Budget by Kathy Wilson - 10 ways to create an inviting retreat for less! (8/10/09)
  • My Story: Redecorating a Bedroom on a Budget - (3/17/08)
  • Bedroom Redos On a Budget (4/25/05)
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    Decorating, Buying Furniture
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    Decorating, Colors and Themes
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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
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    Decorating, Organization
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  • Romantic Bedroom on a Budget (11/22/04)
  • My Story: Home Furnishings - Inexpensive bedroom redo (9/13/04)
  • My Story: Guestroom for Under $30 (8/16/04)
  • Affordable Luxury In the Bedroom by Shaunna Privratsky (5/31/04)
  • A 5-Star Guestroom by Cheryl Wright (5/10/04)
  • Decorating With Sheets by Michelle Howard - Best fabric buy for decoration projects (1/5/04)
  • Brighten Up Your Bedroom by Kathleen Wilson - for Free! (5/19/03)
  • Installing Bi-Fold Closet Doors - The Natural Handyman (8/30/99)
  • Skirting the Issue by Leah Wynne (1/18/99)
  • Buying a Mattress (8/10/98)
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  • Refinishing Furniture With Linseed Oil (9/5/05)
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    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
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    Decorating, Organization
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  • Furniture Remakes - Transform what you already have (8/1/05)
  • My Story: Easy Reupholstery - From thrift store draperies to "new" couch cover (8/30/04)
  • Leather Upholstery Repair (11/10/03)
  • Inexpensive Reupholstery - Updating your furniture for less (9/29/03)
  • Cleaning Upholstery - A little work and it will look like new (11/18/02)
  • Budget Furniture Fix-Ups by Kathleen Wilson - A new look for less (9/2/02)
  • Staining Wood - The Natural Handyman - Do it right to avoid blotches (4/16/01)
  • Do-It-Yourself Reupholstery - Should you do it yourself? Or are there ways to get a discount job? (2/26/01)
  • Cleaning Upholstery (11/13/00)
  • Polishing Marble - The Natural Handyman (6/5/00)
  • Repainting a Rusty Desk (1/18/99)
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  • Form Follows Function and Frugality in Decorating by Stephanie Ann Welbest - Create a more interesting and unexpected decor (2/25/08)
  • Furnishing a First Apartment - Finding cheap furniture for your first home. (11/12/07)
  • My Story: Low Dollar Decorating (5/28/07)
  • Antiques for Frugal Home Decorators (2/19/07)
  • Furniture Buying Tips - 9 ways to buy furniture for less. (2/5/07)
  • Top Ways to Save Big on Furniture (8/28/06)
  • 10 Ways to Decorate Without Debt (7/24/06)
  • My Story: You Can Win at an Auction (7/24/06)
  • Buying Furniture Direct - Does it pay to buy from the factory? (4/18/05)
  • My Story: Furniture for Less - Discovering treasures (3/7/05)
  • Buying Furniture for Your Home - Spending enough, but not too much (1/31/05)
  • My Story: Home Furnishings - Inexpensive bedroom redo (9/13/04)
  • New Furnishings! by Brenda Nixon - Do you shudder thinking of the expense? (3/8/04)
  • Selling Used Furniture by Gary Foreman (7/7/03)
  • My Story: The Desired Sofa at the Desired Price by Anita - Do your homework and save considerable amounts of money (7/1/02)
  • The Cheapskate's Guide to Factory-Direct Outlets by Jo Stewart Wray - Finding the best deals (10/29/01)
  • Buying Furniture for Less (10/23/00)
  • Most Romantic Furniture by Michael Webb (10/16/00)
  • Form, Function, Furniture and Frugality by Cindy Smith (9/25/00)
  • Buying Furniture on the Web by Ricka Gerstmann (1/24/00)
  • Buying Furniture by Phone (9/6/99)
  • Creative Thrifty Decorating by Leah Wynne (11/23/98)
  • Turn An Unused Drawer into a Shelf by Leah Wynne (6/29/98)
  • Quality, Inexpensive Furniture: Can It Be Done? - Reader's Recommendations (6/15/98)
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  • Refinishing Furniture With Linseed Oil (9/5/05)
  • Furniture Remakes - Transform what you already have (8/1/05)
  • My Story: Easy Reupholstery - From thrift store draperies to "new" couch cover (8/30/04)
  • Leather Upholstery Repair (11/10/03)
  • Inexpensive Reupholstery - Updating your furniture for less (9/29/03)
  • Cleaning Upholstery - A little work and it will look like new (11/18/02)
  • Budget Furniture Fix-Ups by Kathleen Wilson - A new look for less (9/2/02)
  • Changing Appliance Colors - Too new to be replaced (4/15/02)
  • Cleaning Old Wood Furniture - What's best for taking off years of dirt? (3/11/02)
  • Staining Wood - The Natural Handyman - Do it right to avoid blotches (4/16/01)
  • Do-It-Yourself Reupholstery - Should you do it yourself? Or are there ways to get a discount job? (2/26/01)
  • Cleaning Upholstery (11/13/00)
  • Polishing Marble - The Natural Handyman (6/5/00)
  • Repainting a Rusty Desk (1/18/99)
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  • Colorful Ways to Expand Small Spaces by Mary Rice - Enjoy the illusion of a much bigger home without seriously slimming your wallet.(1/12/09)
  • Home Decorating on a Budget by Kathy Wilson - Three common home decorating problems solved.(11/10/08)
  • Frugal & Fun Country Decorating by Monica Resinger (2/18/08)
  • What is Missing in Your Home Decor? by Kathy Wilson - 3 basic things every room needs to feel rightyour living (2/4/08)
  • An Easy Way to Save Big Money on Home Decorating (7/10/06)
  • Bring Color Into the Home (5/29/06)
  • Big Decorating Ideas for Small Rooms (2/20/06)
  • Finding a Decorating Theme (8/22/05)
  • Bring Color to Your Home (8/16/04)
  • Fresh Colors for Your Home - courtesy of Lowe's - Color can affect the mood of your home (3/3/03)
  • Decorating With Toile by Nikki Willhite - Bring elegance and sophistication to your interior (5/13/02)
  • Color in Home Decorating by Jo Stewart Wray - Using colors correctly will save you some green on your next decorating project (4/23/01)
  • Liven Up Your Living Space by Colleen Moulding (8/14/00)
  • Texture and Interior Decoration by Nikki Willhite (12/20/99)
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  • Recession Redecorating Ideas by Michael Hershman -Could you redecorate for less than the cost of a dinner out? (7/13/09)
  • Get the Pottery Barn Look for Less (7/16/07)
  • Thrift Store Home Decorating (4/30/07)
  • Three Frugal Decorating Tricks (11/13/06)
  • Decorating with Yard Sale Finds (7/24/06)
  • Make an Entrance - Great ideas for decorating your entry on a dime (3/6/06)
  • My Story: Decorating With Pillows (9/5/05)
  • Beautify With Bouquets - Keep your flower bunches flourishing! (7/25/05)
  • Garden Room Decorating (5/23/05)
  • Decorating With Collections - Showcase your treasures (5/2/05)
  • Take a Can of Gold Spray Paint... - In with the old, make it look new (12/20/04)
  • Candle Creations by Shaunna Privratsky - A fun, easy way to bring warmth into your home (4/12/04)
  • 5 Great Ways to Use Books in Redecorating by Kathleen Wilson (2/23/04)
  • Tablescaping Chic On the Cheap by Kathleen Wilson (1/12/04)
  • Cleaning Silk Flowers - Freshing those dusty blooms (11/24/03)
  • Little or No Money Decorating by Carol Parsons - A little imagination is all it takes (8/18/03)
  • Showing Off the Family Heirlooms by Julie Sturgeon (6/23/03)
  • Decorating With Old Family Photos by Antonia Betrus - Add charme with framed treasures (6/16/03)
  • Hardy Indoor Plants - Plants that will thrive indoors (2/17/03)
  • Making Your House a Home - Decorating ideas on a budget (10/14/02)
  • Mirror Makeover - The Natural Handyman - Adhering a mirror to a mirror (8/5/02)
  • A Little Paper by Rebecca Underwood - Creating affordable art (7/29/02)
  • Decor Groupings With Baskets - Economical display ideas for wicker baskets (7/8/02)
  • Reusing Old Picture Frames by Rachel Paxton - It's a brand new creation! (9/24/01)
  • Fabrick Covered Boxes by Colleen Moulding - Turn the ordinary into something beautiful (7/30/01)
  • Inexpensive Home Art - How can they add a touch of class to their first home? (7/30/01)
  • I'm a Basket Case by Colleen Moulding - She uses them for home decor (2/26/01)
  • Liven Up Your Living Space by Colleen Moulding (8/14/00)
  • Decorating with Thrift Store Finds by Monica Resinger (5/15/00)
  • Make Your Cut Flowers Last Longer by Colleen Moulding (4/24/00)
  • Simple Room Make-Overs by Annette Rogers (11/29/99)
  • Creative Material Sources for Decorating by Kathleen Wilson (4/26/99)
  • Hang-a-Plant by Leah Wynne (2/1/99)
  • An Elegant Book by Leah Wynne (12/7/98)
  • From Pot to Candleholder by Leah Wynne (11/9/98)
  • A Simple Plantholder by Leah Wynne (10/5/98)
  • Display Your Treasures With Style by Leah Wynne (9/14/98)
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    Home Decorating, Family and Living Rooms

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    Decorating, Colors and Themes
    Decorating, Decorative Objects
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
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    Decorating, Organization
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    Decorating, Seasonal
    Decorating, Walls
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  • Living Room Decorating by Jessica Ackerman - Low cost ways to enlarge the look of a small space. (2/16/09)
  • A Home Library by R. Kellogg- A master plan for building an inexpensive library. (10/27/08)
  • Make a Game Room for Your Family on a Dime by Kathy Wilson - Create a place to mold memories and relationships within your family.(9/1/08)
  • Quick and Cheap Family Room Decor (5/8/06)
  • Your Home - Today a formal living room is passe and outdoor fire pits are all the rage (4/24/06)
  • 5 Quick and Cheap Decorating Ideas for Family Living (9/19/05)
  • Wood Finishes In Tight Spaces (2/7/05)
  • Decorate Your Family Room - A 7 step, weekend transformation (1/17/05)
  • My Story: The $150 Living Room by Tamela G. (10/30/00)
  • Bookshelves for Less (3/20/00)
  • Wall Art of a Shoestring by Kathleen Wilson (2/7/00)
  • Making Cheap Shelving More Attractive (12/27/99)
  • Decorating My First Apartment (2/15/99)
  • Decorating on a Budget by Wendy Boulding (3/16/98)
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    Home Decorating, Floors

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    Decorating, Colors and Themes
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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
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  • Basement Floors - Covering an uneven basement floor. (6/23/08)
  • Buying Carpet (1/16/06)
  • Peeling Porch Floor Paint - Getting a sharp looking for that will last (9/5/05)
  • Dyeing Carpet - How did your dyed carpet turn out? (11/15/04)
  • Better Basement Floors - Simple, inexpensive concrete floor solutions (9/8/03)
  • Buying Carpet Direct (6/30/03)
  • Decorating With Area Rugs by Nikki Willhite - A great idea for a new look (8/19/02)
  • New Carpet Care - It's expensive and takes a beating. How can you keep it looking good? (6/11/01)
  • Installing Vinyl Over Linoleum - The Natural Handyman (4/24/00)
  • Buying Carpet for Less (2/7/00)
  • Kitchen Flooring (11/22/99)
  • Removing and Reusing Ceramic Tile - The Natural Handyman (8/16/99)
  • Making a Faux Braided Rug by Leah Wynne (11/2/98)
  • Buying Carpet for Less (8/3/98)
  • The Smiths Shop for Carpeting by Gary Foreman (8/11/97)
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    Home Decorating, Holidays

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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
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  • 5 Quick and Cheap Thanksgiving Decor Ideas! (10/30/06)
  • 10 Great Holiday Decorating Ideas (12/6/04)
  • Enjoying Natural Holiday Decor - Without inviting creepy crawlers into your centerpiece (11/24/03)
  • Update Your Decor by Kathleen Wilson - Add terrif style to your home for the holidays (11/10/03)
  • Holiday Decor on the Tightest Budget by Kathleen Wilson - A warm and inviting atmosphere for less (12/2/02)
  • Terrific Holiday Tables by Angie Zalewski and Deana Ricks - Add warmth to your home for less! (10/29/01)
  • Easy Christmas Home Style by Colleen Moulding (12/11/00)
  • Everyday Items for Great Holiday Decor by Annette Rogers (11/15/99)
  • This Old Schoolhouse: Inexpensive Holiday Decorating by Ann Russek (12/23/96)
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    Home Decorating, Home Offices

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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Kids' Rooms
    Decorating, Kitchen
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    Decorating, Organization
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  • A Home Office - 10 ways to set up a home office without blowing the budget (8/29/05)
  • A Home Office for $55 by Jennifer Hollowell (12/1/03)
  • Dual Use Room - Can an office and guest bedroom co-exist? (7/2/01)
  • Where's the Office? by Ann MacNeil - An inexpensive home office (2/5/01)
  • Bookshelves for Less (3/20/00)
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    Home Decorating, Kids' Rooms

  • Kid-Friendly Decorating by Alina Bradford - Functional rooms for kids.(7/20/09)
  • My Story: Affordable Themed Bedrooms contributed by Elizabeth - Make your child's room a special place. (9/29/08)
  • Princess Room (3/12/07)
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    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
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  • Creative Kids Rooms on a Budget (8/20/07)
  • Quick and Cheap Room Ideas for Kids Bedrooms (11/27/06)
  • Kids Room Redo for $25! - Step-by-step guide to decorating your childs room (3/20/06)
  • Choosing a Fantasy Theme for Your Childs Room (2/6/06)
  • 5 Tips to Preschoolers Bedrooms (11/28/05)
  • Teen Rooms On the Cheap - A daunting task made easy and affordable (9/12/05)
  • Fantasy Rooms for Kids Under $50 (6/20/05)
  • My Story - Dressing up the baby's room for less (2/14/05)
  • My Story: Remodeling for Cheap (7/5/04)
  • A Special Place - Creating privacy for your child (12/30/02)
  • Colorful Kids Spaces by Gail McCauley - A powerful punch to a child's bedroom (3/11/02)
  • Space Bedroom by Kathleen Wilson - For your budding astronaut (2/18/02)
  • The Cheapskate's Guide to Children's Rooms by Jo Stewart Wray - They could be the hardest rooms in your home to decorate (5/7/01)
  • A Camping Bedroom on a Budget by Kathleen Wilson (10/2/00)
  • Changing the Changing Table by Amanda Fomero (5/24/99)
  • A Storybook Kids' Room by LeeAnn Young (3/29/99)
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    Home Decorating, Kitchen

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    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
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  • How to Make Your Own Kitchen Pot Rack (8/27/07)
  • The Dollar Store Shopper: Dishin On Dishes (4/23/07)
  • Kitchen Remodeling and Your Budget (3/19/07)
  • Decorate Your Kitchen with Style! (But Not Cash!) (1/22/07)
  • Country Kitchens on a Budget! (6/26/06)
  • Refurbishing Wood Cabinets (1/23/06)
  • 5 Free Home Improvement Projects (1/16/06)
  • Quick Kitchen Transformations - Inexpensive ideas for the hub of your home (1/9/06)
  • Updating Tile Counter-Tops (1/2/06)
  • Great Remodeling Ideas (10/17/05)
  • How to Redecorate Your Kitchen On a Dime (10/17/05)
  • Updating an 80's Kitchen - When you can't afford to replace the cabinets (3/14/05)
  • Budget Kitchen Decorating Ideas by Kathleen Wilson - 5 great ideas for redoing your kitchen (4/14/03)
  • New Home Upgrades and Warrantees - Opportunity? Or an obstacle to savings? (11/25/02)
  • Inexpensive Table Pads - Protect your table for less (9/2/02)
  • Countertop Color Changes - Inexpensive ways to change color of laminate countertops (7/29/02)
  • Fixing Up Old Cupboards by Nikki Wilhite - Your solution could be found in a can (5/14/01)
  • Rejuvenating Your Countertops - Some alternatives to make that kitchen look great (1/8/01)
  • How to Paint Cabinets by Janet West (11/13/00)
  • Tired Kitchen Cabinets (10/9/00)
  • Kitchen Flooring (11/22/99)
  • Kitchen Update To Go! by Leah Wynne (7/20/98)
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    Decorating, Colors and Themes
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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
    Decorating, Kitchen
    Decorating, Organization
    Decorating, Outdoors
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  • 5 Ways to Make Your Lighting Shine, on a Dime! (4/03/06)
  • Stamped Light Switch and Outlet Plate Covers - A simple touch that says 'custom home' (1/2/06)
  • Lampshades for Less - Making a difference in your decor (9/22/03)
  • Home, Romantic Home by Michael Webb (11/6/00)
  • Liven Up Your Living Space by Colleen Moulding (8/14/00)
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    Home Decorating, Organization


  • Undecorate - When clutter is stealing your space and peace of mind (3/28/05)
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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
    Decorating, Kitchen
    Decorating, Lighting
    Decorating, Outdoors
    Decorating, Painting
    Decorating, Seasonal
    Decorating, Walls
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  • Beating the Hidden Costs of Excess "Stuff" - Have a tidier, roomier, more enjoyable home (9/6/04)
  • Decorate! by Kathleen Wilson - De-clutter before you decorate (3/17/03)
  • Bookshelves for Less (3/20/00)
  • Recycling: A New View by Betsy Sullivan (8/30/99)
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    Home Decorating, Outdoors


  • Lots of Pots - Finding just what your deck or patio needs at your local dollar store. (7/17/06)
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    Decorating, Colors and Themes
    Decorating, Decorative Objects
    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
    Decorating, Kids' Rooms
    Decorating, Kitchen
    Decorating, Lighting
    Decorating, Organization
    Decorating, Painting
    Decorating, Seasonal
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  • Make Your Yard a Work of Art (5/22/06)
  • A Place in the Sun - Create a welcoming outdoor space (5/15/06)
  • Creating Outdoor Rooms from Scratch, on a Budget! (4/24/06)
  • 5 Free Home Improvement Projects (1/16/06)
  • Peeling Porch Floor Paint - Getting a sharp looking for that will last (9/5/05)
  • Container Mania - Using containers to add zip to your landscaping (5/9/05)
  • Spring Renewal for Your Home's Exterior (3/28/05)
  • Laying a Flagstone Walkway - courtesy of Lowe's - A durable, maintenance-free choice (9/1/03)
  • Creating an Outdoor Oasis by Kathleen Wilson - Enjoy your own private hideaway! (8/4/03)
  • Garden Decor Ideas by Monica Resinger - Charming ideas to spruce up any garden (5/5/03)
  • How to Make Garden Stones by Becky Yeager - A craft for the whole family (9/16/02)
  • Rock Gardens by Jackie Carroll - Add some interest to your garden (4/1/02)
  • Creating Shade for Your Porch (7/5/99)
  • Outdoor Rooms! by Kathleen Wilson (6/14/99)
  • Anchoring a Hammock - The Natural Handyman (1/25/99)
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    Home Decorating, Painting

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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
    Decorating, Floors
    Decorating, Holidays     		Decorating, Home Office
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  • Paint Like a Pro by Olivia Fox - Painting advice from the professionals. (7/07/08)
  • Passionate about Painting by by Shaunna Privratsky - Get a designer look for a fraction of the cost (3/17/08)
  • Using Color on Your Walls (8/6/07)
  • Painting Your Home (3/13/06)
  • Paint It! (1/23/06)
  • Displeasing Paint - Newly painted room doesn't turn out the way they planned (6/27/05)
  • My Story: Remodeling for Cheap (7/5/04)
  • Poor Paint Coverage - The Natural Handyman (8/4/03)
  • Painting Preparation - The Natural Handyman - Preventing problems (12/9/02)
  • Protecting Paint Brushes - The Natural Handyman - Foiled again! (11/25/02)
  • Faux and Decorative Painting by Kathleen Wilson - Anyone can learn these easy techniques (11/4/02)
  • Updating a Mobile Home - Readers share how they improved their mobile homes (10/15/01)
  • Painting Baby's Room - The Natural Handyman - Odors and volatile organic compounds (7/9/01)
  • Sponge Painting by Cindy Snyder - It's easy! (1/22/01)
  • Sticky Paint - The Natural Handyman (10/9/00)
  • Quality Paint at Bargain Prices (5/1/00)
  • Repairing Peeling Paint - The Natural Handyman (3/27/00)
  • Painting Over Wallpaper - The Natural Handyman (10/25/99)
  • Painting Water Resistant Wallboard - The Natural Handyman (8/23/99)
  • Housepainting: A Do-It-Yourself Project? (8/16/99)
  • Removing Painted-Over Wallpaper - The Natural Handyman (8/9/99)
  • Painting Assistance by Leah Wynne (5/10/99)
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    Home Decorating, Rooms

    Bathrooms
    Bedrooms
    Family and Living Rooms
    Home Office
    Kids' Rooms
    Kitchen

    Home Decorating, Seasonal

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    Decorating, Family and Living Rooms
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  • Summer Decorating by Kathy Wilson - Color could be the secret to a beautiful home on a tight budget. (6/22/09)
  • Beauty and the Bargain by Marlene Alexander - Bringing the coziness of fall into your home.(11/03/08)
  • 5 Frugal Fall Fix Ups for Your Home Decorating (10/23/06)
  • Frugal Fall Home Decorating with the Kids! (10/9/06)
  • Summer Decor on a Budget (6/12/06)
  • Freshen Your Rooms for Spring by Kathleen Wilson - Quick and cheap decorating ideas (5/3/04)
  • Bring Spring In by Kathleen Wilson (4/21/03)
  • Lighten the Winter Blues by Karen Kuebler - Struggling through the winter months? (2/3/03)
  • 5 Budget Ways to Warm Your Decor Through Winter by Kathleen Wilson - Make your home inviting this winter (1/27/03)
  • Organize Seasonal Decorating by Rachel Paxton - Simplify and plan ahead (10/28/02)
  • Nature's Decor for Fall by Kathleen Wilson - Make memories as you decorate together (10/21/02)
  • Spring Home Makeover by Colleen Moulding - Just like moving without the hassle! (4/9/01)
  • Harvest Home Decorating by Colleen Moulding (11/27/00)
  • Brighten Your Home in the Gray Days of Winter by Annette Rogers CID (1/10/00)
  • A Fall Craft Project by Annette Rogers (11/1/99)
  • Beautiful Fall Decor on a Shoestring by Kim Tilley (10/25/99)
  • Bring Summer Indoors by Lucynda Koesters (8/23/99)
  • Natural Decorations for Fall and Winter by Louise Wulf (11/3/97)
  • This Old Schoolhouse by Ann Russek (11/11/96)
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    Home Decorating, Walls

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  • Chic Wall Decor, on a Budget! by Kathy Wilson - 3 easy treatments to spice up your walls. (6/23/08)
  • Cheap and Easy Wall Decorating by Kathy Wilson - Easy ways to dress up your walls (9/24/07)
  • Fit to Frame - Fun, frugal ways to fill empty wall space (9/11/06)
  • 5 Quick and Cheap Updates for Wall Decor (8/14/06)
  • Affordable Gallery Framed Art (6/6/05)
  • Frugal Photo Fun - Display pictures using common household items (12/13/04)
  • Art for Free (9/27/04)
  • Chic Walls on the Cheap by Kathleen Wilson - They're the largest canvas you have to make a statement (3/22/04)
  • How to Stencil a Room by Stacy Mintzer Herlihy - When your room lacks character (3/1/04)
  • Frugal Wall Art by Monica Resinger (1/26/04)
  • Filling Those Empty Walls by Shelley Wake - Only limited by your imagination (10/6/03)
  • Inexpensive Landscape Borders (10/6/03)
  • Making Art Without Going Broke by Dawn Vinson - Beauty and the best (1/6/03)
  • Cheap Wallpaper Treatments by Pearl Sanborn - Give your room a facelift (7/15/02)
  • Faux Fireplace by Kathleen Wilson - A wonderful addition to your home (1/28/02)
  • Brightening a Stone Wall - The Natural Handyman - It's too dark for her taste (5/21/01)
  • Hanging a Mirror - The Natural Handyman (6/14/99)
  • A Style Statement by Lisa Ancarrow (3/15/99)
  • Hanging Things from Plaster Walls by The Natural Handyman (3/8/99)
  • Last Year's Calendar, This Year's Art by Leah Wynne (11/16/98)
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  • Updating Plastic Vertical Blinds - She can't afford to replace them. What are her options? (4/6/09)
  • Completely Change Your Windows' Appearance by Jessica Ackerman - Affordable style for your home.(3/16/09)
  • Budget Tiebacks with Unique Style by Alyssa Davis - Make decorative tiebacks that will surely impress. (2/23/09)
  • Elegant Window Treatments on a Budget by Alyssa Davis -Jazz up ordinary window treatments while sticking to a budget.(1/12/09)
  • Affordable Window Treatments by Tricia Goss - Get a designer look for a fraction of the cost. (9/1/08)
  • My Story: New Mini-Blinds - Updating vinyl blinds for less (10/29/07)
  • Window Treatments on the Cheap (3/19/07)
  • Top 5 Ways to Dress Your Windows on a Budget (1/8/07)
  • Personalize Your Apartment - Without breaking the lease or the bank (6/13/05)
  • Updating Vertical Blinds - She's looking for a different color (2/10/03)
  • Make a Valence from Your Tablecloth by Leah Wynne (8/17/98)
  • Low Cost Draperies by Our Readers (8/11/97)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovation

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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Additions

  • 4 housing upgrades that don't pay - Thinking of renovating? Here are four things to avoid if you may want to sell down the road. (6/26/08)
  • home renovations with major payoffs Take advantage of slow construction times to improve your home (3/27/08)
  • How to Design a Home Media Room (6/4/07)
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  • Adding a Game Room, And Value, to Your Home (8/8/05)
  • Adding a Room - Getting the job done right (10/28/02)
  • Play Areas - Creating soft landing spaces (5/13/02)
  • Do-It-Yourself House (12/18/00)
  • Building Your Own Log Cabin by Paul and Mary Paxton (1/17/00)
  • Turning a Garage Into a Playroom - How Readers Did It (12/22/97)
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  • Adding a Vent - She wants to add heat and a/c to an addition (2/3/03)
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  • Solving a Dust Problem - Their AC system is delivering dust! (6/3/02)
  • A New Air Conditioner? by Gary Foreman - Would a new air conditioner reduce their bills? (8/27/01)
  • Permanent Air Filters - The Natural Handyman (4/12/99)
  • Balancing Your Heat and A/C System - The Natural Handyman (4/5/99)
  • Working with Soft A/C Duct by The Natural Handyman (10/26/98)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Bathrooms

  • DIY Tub Refinishing- Should they attempt to refinish it themselves or leave it to the experts? (5/11/09)
  • Designing your Perfect New Bath (4/21/07)
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  • Cleaning Grout - The former owners of their home did a real number on the grout (10/9/06)
  • Caulking Acrylic Fixtures (5/29/06)
  • Preparing to Tile - What needs to be done before tiling above a shower enclosure? (9/19/05)
  • Replacing a Shower Bottom (5/30/05)
  • Bathroom Wiring - Safe wiring options (4/18/05)
  • Caulking Around Toilets - The Natural Handyman - Better to caulk or not? (3/1/04)
  • Unstable Toilet - The Natural Handyman (10/27/03)
  • Replacing Shower Pans - Installing custom-made fiberglass shower pans (5/26/03)
  • Remodeling Your Bathroom - A million-dollar look for your home (4/6/03)
  • Vanity Replacement - The Natural Handyman - Changing size makes for an interesting project (12/30/02)
  • Sliding Shower Doors - The Natural Handyman - Don't forget your safety (12/16/02)
  • Bathroom Caulk - The Natural Handyman - What type of caulk is best? (4/30/01)
  • Crumbling Shower Plaster - The Natural Handyman - What's the best way to repair it? (4/2/01)
  • Toilet Refill Problems - The Natural Handyman - Trouble getting a complete flush (1/29/01)
  • Shower Grab Bars - The Natural Handyman - you want to install them properly (1/15/01)
  • Fixing a Broken Toilet - The Natural Handyman (11/27/00)
  • Matching Cracked Grout - The Natural Handyman (9/25/00)
  • Replacing Shower Doors - The Natural Handyman (4/17/00)
  • Fixing a Dripping Faucet - The Natural Handyman (2/21/00)
  • Replacing a Shower Stall - The Natural Handyman (12/27/99)
  • Replacing a Bath Tub - The Natural Handyman (11/29/99)
  • Mildewed Bathroom Caulk - The Natural Handyman (11/1/99)
  • Tiling a Shower Stall (9/27/99)
  • Fixing a Loose Towel Bar - The Natural Handyman (5/17/99)
  • Avoiding Mildew and Toilet Problems by The Natural Handyman (8/17/98)
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  • Ceiling Fan Repair - The Natural Handyman - Replacing a bad switch (1/6/03)
  • Patching a Ceiling - The Natural Handyman - Does he need to use drywall compound? (5/7/01)
  • Ceiling Fan Family Feud - The Natural Handyman (10/2/00)
  • Balancing a Ceiling Fan - The Natural Handyman (12/6/99)
  • Insulating a Cathedral Ceiling - The Natural Handyman (10/4/99)
  • Replacing a Ceiling - The Natural Handyman (7/5/99)
  • Replastering a Textured Ceiling - The Natural Handyman (5/24/99)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Choosing a Project

  • Priortizing Home Repair Projects - Which home repair projects should they tackle first? (3/2/09)
  • Interactive: Match Projects, Budget and Skill (7/11/07)
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  • 5 Most Popular Home Improvement Projects (4/30/07)
  • 10 Quick-and-Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Home(4/23/07)
  • Home Improvement Guide - 40-plus story package of advice -- including an interactive that lets you make your plans based on price, room or project and DIY rating. (4/16/07)
  • Remodeling Room by Room (5/22/06)
  • Your Home - Today a formal living room is passe and outdoor fire pits are all the rage (4/24/06)
  • Remodeling Room by Room - Take this interactive tour for a peek at the most popular remodeling projects (4/24/06)
  • 5 Free Home Improvement Projects (1/16/06)
  • Great Remodeling Ideas (10/17/05)
  • Hot Trends in Home Renovation Projects (5/9/05)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Cleaning

  • Saving on disposable mop supplies - Avoid the waste and environmental cost by making your own mop pads out of old washcloths.(8/19/08)
  • Cleaning a Rock Fireplace (2/20/06)
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  • Cleaning a Gas Fireplace - The Natural Handyman (8/21/00)
  • Polishing Marble - The Natural Handyman (6/5/00)
  • Pressure Washers (5/22/00)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Contractors

  • Holding Building Contractors to Their Promises by Susan Solakian - Trying to making your hobby your living (2/9/09)
  • How to Hire the Expert Worker You Need (5/14/07)
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  • A Bad Contractor Can Ruin Your Plans (4/21/07)
  • Hire a Pro or Play the Pro? A DIY Dilemma (4/16/07)
  • My Story: Buy Local - Applying ecological principals to home renovation (11/13/06)
  • Hiring the Right Contractor (5/8/06)
  • Do it yourself or hire a pro? (4/24/06)
  • Crooked Contractor - When they take the money and run (3/6/06)
  • Should You Be Your Own General Contractor? (11/29/04)
  • Recipe for a Successful Remodeling Project - courtesy of the American Homeowners Association (5/10/04)
  • Looking for Mr. Goodtool - The Natural Handyman - Know who you're letting into your home (11/3/03)
  • Finding the Right Contractor - Get the work done right without overspending (10/20/03)
  • How to Hire a Contractor (7/14/03)
  • Small Remodeling Projects - Finding a reliable handyman (6/16/03)
  • New Home Upgrades and Warranties - Opportunity or obstacle to savings? (11/25/02)
  • Do-It-Yourself? by Gary Foreman - Saving money? Or in over your head? (6/17/02)
  • Paying a Contractor Less by Tom Skinner (5/15/00)
  • Avoiding Home Repair Rip-Offs by Gary Foreman (4/20/98)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Electricity

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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Exterior

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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Exterior

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  • Unwanted Inground Pool - Is there a simple, inexpensive way to be rid of this inground swimming pool? (8/10/09)
  • Bringing the Indoors to Your Outdoor World (4/23/07)
  • Concrete Patios and Walkways - A brand new look for less (12/5/05)
  • Raw Linseed Oil - Could it improve your next home project? (11/7/05)
  • Peeling Porch Floor Paint - Getting a sharp looking for that will last (9/5/05)
  • Inexpensive Landscape Borders (10/6/03)
  • Laying a Flagstone Walkway - courtesy of Lowe's - A durable, maintenance-free choice (9/1/03)
  • Creating an Outdoor Oasis! by Kathleen Wilson (8/4/03)
  • Backyard Sanctuary - Making your home bird-friendly (7/14/03)
  • Refinishing a Pressure-Treated Deck - The Natural Handyman (6/30/03)
  • Pressure Treated Wood - The Natural Handyman - Caution required (6/9/03)
  • Remodeling Your Patio (6/2/03)
  • Protecting Paint Brushes - The Natural Handyman (11/25/02)
  • Backyard Greenhouse - Budget do-it-yourself ideas (6/3/02)
  • Affordable Privacy - The chain link fence isn't getting the job done (4/1/02)
  • Protecting Wicker Furniture - The Natural Handyman - Is there something that will prolong the life of their outdoor furniture? (10/8/01)
  • Backyard Ponds - An inexpensive sea of tranquility (6/25/01)
  • Lawn Sheds - A good looking, inexpensive shed (6/4/01)
  • Crumbling Brick Foundation - The Natural Handyman - Is there a simple solution? (2/12/01)
  • Repairing a Wooden Deck - The Natural Handyman (11/20/00)
  • Do-It-Yourself Walkways (7/17/00)
  • Cutting Patio Blocks - The Natural Handyman (5/29/00)
  • Cleaning an Asphalt Driveway - The Natural Handyman (5/1/00)
  • Do-It-Yourself Fences (10/18/99)
  • Resurfacing Your Driveway - The Natural Handyman (10/11/99)
  • Anchoring a Hammock - The Natural Handyman (1/25/99)
  • Computer Aided Shed Designs by The Natural Handyman (8/31/98)
  • Building a Recycled Deck by Karen Millard (9/8/97)
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  • Painting a Basement Floor - Preparing a basement floor for paint assures a great result. (7/27/09)
  • Staining Pine Flooring - Preparing pine for stain (12/12/05)
  • Cutting Sub-Flooring - What's the proper tool for the job? (3/28/05)
  • Dyeing Carpet - How did your dyed carpet turn out? (11/15/04)
  • Laying a Ceramic Tile Floor - The Natural Handyman - Preparing the existing floor for tile (8/11/03)
  • Floor Adhesives - Be careful of chemical reactions (3/31/03)
  • Subfloor Repair - The Natural Handyman - A problem every homeowner will face (8/12/02)
  • Tile Repair - The Natural Handyman - Easily and effectively replace a ceramic tile (7/29/02)
  • Hardwood Floor Refinishing - The Natural Handyman - Must the urethane be removed first? (4/29/02)
  • Squeaky Floors - The Natural Handyman - Seeking silence underfoot (4/15/02)
  • Wood Sap - The Natural Handyman - The interior woodwork is exuding sap (11/5/01)
  • Preparing a Subfloor for Vinyl - The Natural Handyman - Do you need to cover the seams? (10/29/01)
  • Staining Wood - The Natural Handyman - Do it right to avoid blotches (4/16/01)
  • Carpet Wrinkles - The Natural Handyman - Does living in a mobile home make it more difficult to remove carpet wrinkles? (1/8/01)
  • Tiling Over a Subfloor - The Natural Handyman - he's getting different advice on how to do the job (1/1/01)
  • Installing a Tile Entryway - The Natural Handyman (12/11/00)
  • Vinyl Flooring Over Concrete - The Natural Handyman (7/17/00)
  • Installing Vinyl Over Linoleum - The Natural Handyman (4/24/00)
  • Fixing a Hardwood Floor - The Natural Handyman (3/13/00)
  • Installing a Sub-Floor - The Natural Handyman (1/17/00)
  • Moldy Carpet Stains - The Natural Handyman (1/3/00)
  • Removing and Reusing Ceramic Tile - The Natural Handyman (8/16/99)
  • Installing Vinyl Tile by Sundance (2/8/99)
  • The Smiths Shop for Carpeting by Gary Foreman (8/11/97)
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  • Workbench Finishes (4/03/06)
  • Problematic Garage Door Opener (5/16/05)
  • Adjusting Garage Doors - The Natural Handyman - When the door doesn't close flat (11/17/03)
  • Garage Door Openers - The Natural Handyman - What makes them different? (12/10/01)
  • Removing an Overhead Garage Door by The Natural Handyman (11/16/98)
  • Locking a Garage Equipped with a Door Opener by The Natural Handyman (10/5/98)
  • Turning a Garage Into a Playroom - How Readers Did It (12/22/97)
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    Home Repair, Remodeling, Maintenance and Renovations, Insulation and Winterization


  • Beat Energy Costs: Insulation (3/12/07)
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  • Tool Story - Using a dollar store, prepare for the quickly approaching winter months. (11/20/06)
  • Winterize for Savings (10/9/06)
  • Attic Temperature - How hot is too hot? (5/15/06)
  • Long-Term Winterizing - When you want to leave your home for more than a few days (11/14/05)
  • Conducting a Home Energy Audit - Improve energy efficiency and lower utility bills (6/6/05)
  • Frozen Pipes - The Natural Handyman - Exploring repair alternatives (12/1/03)
  • Making That Old House Energy-Efficient