June 30, 2009
Cheaper Living
Usually when I look for a subject for this page I seek out experts from Ezine Articles or another posting site but my topic this week comes from my brother Larry who is pro at do it yourself home improvements and expert at cheap living.
Larry is in his seventies and has been retired for many years. He works hard at stretching his pension as far as possible so when he was looking to add a patio cover to his deck he skipped the roll-out awnings and went to the scrap pile and hardware store instead.
Living in northeast Washington where heavy snows may catch folks unprepared, there is usually an abundant supply of collasped portable carports in the neighborhood so Larry picks up pieces from neighbors or yard sales and with the undamaged parts he assembled a frame for a patio cover which he covered with a large plastic tarp from the local hardware store. The result was a 14′x20′ patio cover which he can easily dismantle in the fall before the next snow fall. The frame can reused year after year, the tarp can be replaced for about $30 or $40.
June 15, 2009
Cheaper Living, Featured
By Barry Lycka
Bargain stores have been the latest trend now that the economy has fallen. In times of recession, it is always a good thing to save and buy at inexpensive prices. Many people are appalled at the many bargain stores but are now reaching out to them as their main shopping needs. Buying used items is smart in today’s economy. You can find the same products you would find at your Wal-Mart or Right-Aid only cheaper.
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The stores which offer many items new and used are:
1. Goodwill – This is the worldwide know chain that offers many bargain prices and used items that will make any bargain shopper be happy of spending their money. With jeans and t-shirts at $1, who can really escape the bargains found at Goodwill?
2. Salvation Army – For many years, the Salvation Army offers many up-to-date items that are donated through many people wanting to let go of items. The Salvation Army has helped out the world in many ways. A bargain store opens up opportunities to help those who don’t have a good deal of money to get what they want or need.
3. 99 Cent Stores – These chains of stores offer many items from food to clothing. Being able to buy a big bag of cereal or a gallon of milk at 99 cents is a good way to save money for those rainy days. All 99 cent stores have the motto of helping out people in these times of crisis.
All products which are donated at these bargain stores are tested before sale to the public. Having a product which is used is never a bad idea. Looking for the best deals around is the main focus to everyone. Bargain stores offer what you need at low prices. Each time you go to a store, you are stimulating the economy. By buying items which are used or at low prices through bargain stores, you are helping the economy recover. Have a good outlook on life and think about the way you are helping through buying items. This is not only accomplished through Bargain Stores, but stores like Goodwill and the Salvation Army, your wallet will thank you.
Dr. Barry Lycka is president of LesTout.com, the number one source of internet guidance.
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