Comments on: Do-It-Yourself and Save Money http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/ Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:52:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Amy http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-3283 Amy Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:19:09 +0000 http://www.thriftymommy.com/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/#comment-3283 Are there any other websites your DIY'S would recommend-think myself doing it-so easy, OR for those less inspired to get up and do it husband's...? Are there any other websites your DIY’S would recommend-think myself doing it-so easy, OR for those less inspired to get up and do it husband’s…?

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2335 Jennifer Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:47:58 +0000 http://www.thriftymommy.com/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/#comment-2335 I built our last solar passive home with my own little hands -- does that count? I had the help of my then partner of course but it was hard, hard work. I think it did help me feel more confident that I could do things on my own (not kill spiders) but fix stuff. I'm less nervous about trying new projects now. That said, major stuff like homebuilding can put a strain on your partner relationship though. So plan ahead so you don't get as stressed. I built our last solar passive home with my own little hands — does that count? I had the help of my then partner of course but it was hard, hard work. I think it did help me feel more confident that I could do things on my own (not kill spiders) but fix stuff. I’m less nervous about trying new projects now.

That said, major stuff like homebuilding can put a strain on your partner relationship though. So plan ahead so you don’t get as stressed.

]]> By: Cherylann http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2324 Cherylann Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:42:41 +0000 http://www.thriftymommy.com/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/#comment-2324 Hometime also offers videos on most projects. My Dad is finishing his basement so I checked out a couple "How to" videos from the library and a couple basement design books for him. Hometime also offers videos on most projects. My Dad is finishing his basement so I checked out a couple “How to” videos from the library and a couple basement design books for him.

]]> By: Karen http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2366 Karen Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:24:25 +0000 http://www.thriftymommy.com/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/#comment-2366 It's like a kid who earns their allowance . . . you appreciate it more when you do it yourself. Glad to hear your success story. It’s like a kid who earns their allowance . . . you appreciate it more when you do it yourself. Glad to hear your success story.

]]> By: Christy http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/comment-page-1/#comment-2361 Christy Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:21:47 +0000 http://www.thriftymommy.com/do-it-yourself-and-save-money/#comment-2361 We do stuff on our own. It might take us longer, but we do get it done. Eventually. Like my front pillars. The paint was cracked and peeling, and so instead of just painting over and letting them crack again, I spent almost all summer with nasty stinky paint remover and a scraper in my hand to get down through all the layers. I would like to say, as of 6 pm tonight, I finished putting the last coats of paint on all three pillars, and they look FABULOUS! I cant imagine paying someone to do something like that for us, something that we can do ourselves. Yes, we didn't conquer a roof, but I feel so good that I did it myself and only spent money on the supplies! We do stuff on our own. It might take us longer, but we do get it done. Eventually. Like my front pillars. The paint was cracked and peeling, and so instead of just painting over and letting them crack again, I spent almost all summer with nasty stinky paint remover and a scraper in my hand to get down through all the layers. I would like to say, as of 6 pm tonight, I finished putting the last coats of paint on all three pillars, and they look FABULOUS!

I cant imagine paying someone to do something like that for us, something that we can do ourselves. Yes, we didn’t conquer a roof, but I feel so good that I did it myself and only spent money on the supplies!

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