ReUsed and Reclaimed materials used in construction are not only ecologically sound, they are an economic gold mine. Many businesses, if not all ,are more than willing to provide you with their used samples and displays just for the asking. For instance Master Brand cabinets, a leading manufacture of bath and kitchen cabinetry,  graciously provided [...]

Killer Daughter, Chrissy here and I have a confession.  I grew up making fun of the frugalness of “Shari and Mike.”  As a teen, I’d be a little embarassed by their spend thriftness.  I watched my friends’ parents who were “living the life,” and, looking back, I’ve realized how wasteful some of them truly were!!
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As a kid, I can remember having the same lawn mower for 15 years.  Every season, the oil had to be changed, blades sharpened, plugs changed and carborator cleaned.  Today, most mowers get never even see an oil change before they wind up in the junkyard.
I’ve always had the mentality to buy the best tools [...]