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8 Tips For Landscaping on the Cheap

Posted on 5/1/2013 13:15 EST

Take a look at your yard -- the grass can always be greener.

If you're like many homeowners, you pay more attention to the interior of your house than to your garden. But consider this: More...

Weekly Update: Cheap Garden Center Recommendations, Sell Your House and More

Posted on 4/19/2013 13:28 EST

The scents of a fresh bloom linger in the air, reminding us it's time to dust off our green thumbs. Take the hint and venture out to a garden center for the plants and supplies needed to beautify your...

What to Buy in September

Posted on 8/30/2012 16:05 EST

Think big-ticket items in the month of September. As the first hints of fall blow in so do sales on major items. The Labor Day holiday may present the best discounts on select big-ticket items until...

Cheap Gardening Tips for Starting Your Vegetable Garden

Posted on 6/26/2012 9:54 EST

Gardening, as a hobby, can be expensive if you're not careful. You start off with a few planters and a rose bush, next thing you know you've got scalloped stone edging, custom trellises, and the finest...

Weekly Update - Air Conditioner Deals, Cheap London Trips, and more

Posted on 5/11/2012 15:56 EST

With summer on the way, you may be hoping to catch the London Olympics or in the process of hunting for a new A/C. As always, we've got your back with all the frugal tips you'll need.

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What to Grow in the Garden to Save at the Supermarket

Posted on 5/8/2012 10:18 EST

Saving money on groceries while eating organic may seem oxymoronic, but here's how: by growing your own fruits and vegetables. Choose what to plant based on what you and your family enjoy, taking into...

Weekly Update - Range Recommendations, Printers, and more.

Posted on 4/21/2012 7:06 EST

Whether you're enjoying spring by sprucing up your home, planning for Mother's day, or preparing for your next vacation, Cheapism has you covered this week. We've got updates on multifunction printers...

Apartment Agriculture: Tips for the Frugal Urban Gardener

Posted on 4/10/2012 21:29 EST

City living has its perks, but a backyard garden is usually not one of them. Urbanites can still reap the benefits of cheap gardening and growing their own food by knowing the best plants for apartments...

Weekly Update: Lawn Mower Sales and Deals, Spring Break Ideas, and more.

Posted on 2/24/2012 12:30 EST

Although Presidents' Day proved to be one of the best shopping days of the year, no need to worry if you missed it. We're still finding great deals for you, including the best times and places to shop...

February 24th Daily Deals - LED Monitor Deal, Kitchen Knives, Sheet Sets, and more.

Posted on 2/24/2012 10:10 EST

Here are the best daily deals for today, including a 23" LED monitor from Acer, kitchen and bedding supplies from Groupon, and more.

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Acer 23" Widescreen LED Monitor

Leaf Blower Picks and New Blog Post

Posted on 9/23/2011 15:30 EST

New Reviews:

Leaf Blowers. With the leaves already starting to turn in some parts of the country, we've updated and expanded our leaf blowers buying guide. While...

Money Saving News Stories for June 23, 2011

Posted on 6/23/2011 13:57 EST

Here are some money saving stories we’re reading:

VillageVines: Dining Discount Site Tries a New Name (The New York Times)

Very Crowded Discount Travel Market May Fuel Choice and

Money Saving News Stories for June 16 2011

Posted on 6/16/2011 19:48 EST

Here are some money saving stories we're reading:

T-Mobile Releases App To Help All Android Users Find The Best Daily Deals – More For Me (Phandroid)

Coworking: the (cheaper)

Sales to look for in March -- and items to avoid

Posted on 3/18/2011 21:18 EST

There's the right time for everything, so what to buy in March? Sounds like a silly question, but in the shoulder season between winter and spring, lots of vendors, ecommerce and otherwise, are hosting... Read more on CBS News »

Gardening made easy, and deliciously inexpensive

Posted on 3/7/2011 20:07 EST

With spring just around the corner, you may be ready for some cheap gardening tips. These come directly from a professional horticulturalist, one who even farms on historic grounds, by way of USA Today. Read more on USA Today »

111 Frugal Tips for Smarter Buying and Serious Saving

Posted on 9/11/2010 10:02 EST

Save money while enjoying life. That's one of the take-aways from this list of frugal tips. Thanks to Time for pulling it all together. Read more on Time »

10 Low-Cost Things Homeowners Can Do to Spruce Up

Posted on 4/6/2010 13:15 EST

Keeping up with the Joneses no longer requires costly renovations to your home. Just do what all your cash-strapped friends are doing, and splurge on little pick-me-ups. The New York Times gives... Read more on The New York Times »

Lifehacker Labs: Flowers in Every Room On The Cheap

Posted on 1/23/2010 18:36 EST

Spring comes early and cheap with this tip from Lifehacker. Here's the secret: buy a big bouquet of flowers -- from the grocery store -- and divide them into small vases and place them in strategic... Read more on Lifehacker »

Extreme Frugality: Making Allowances

Posted on 5/1/2009 10:13 EST

Family gardening is a sure route to bounteous rewards: frugal living for the grown-ups, thanks to the copious fresh fruits and vegetables that will soon sprout; and wages for the young ones to ensure they... Read more on Gourmet Magazine »

Frugal Americans find health and value in backyard gardens

Posted on 4/24/2009 21:08 EST

Eat well and save dough--it can be done. Just get out your gardening tools, plant some seeds, and watch your fruits and vegetables grow while your grocery bill shrinks. The Detroit News reports on this... Read more on The Detroit News »

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