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  • 10 Summer Side Dishes You Can Make From Your Garden

    There is nothing fresher than food that makes its way straight from the backyard to the dining room table. Get the most out of your vegetable garden and cut grocery costs by incorporating homegrown produce into as many summer meals…

  • 11 Must-Have Tools for Homeowners

    Do-it-yourself projects are part of the home-owning life. Sooner or later something is bound to break down or require hanging, tightening, or connecting. For any of these tasks, proper tools are a must. A hammer and a screwdriver are the…

  • 10 Tips for Landscaping on the Cheap

    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 the exterior. But consider this: More people see (and judge)…

  • 12 Essential Tools for Frugal Gardeners

    Gardening is more popular than ever. Community gardens are overflowing, youth gardening programs are blossoming, and more than one-third of American households cultivate vegetables either at home or in a community plot, according to the National Gardening Association. Starting a…

  • Stylish Home Décor for Less

    There’s nothing like coming home after a long day of work. Whether you prefer sleek modern furniture or comfy classics, you want it all to come together a welcoming look and feel. However, beautiful home décor often comes at a…

  • 21 Common Household Items to Reuse and Upcycle

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average American generates 4.38 pounds of waste every day. About 1.51 pounds of that is recycled or composted, but that leaves a lot of waste heading to the landfill. Many items can…

  • 5 Things to Do Before Buying Furniture Online

    Shopping for furniture online can be convenient and hassle-free. You can peruse hundreds of items without any rush or pressure from sales associates, take time to read reviews, and search…

  • How to Buy a Futon on a Tight Budget

    Few pieces of furniture lay claim to the flexible utility of a futon. Futons are a sofa or loveseat that convert into a bed by pulling the frame into a…

  • How to Stop Spending $350 a Year on Your Yard

    Americans are obsessed with their lawns. That verdant expanse of green serves as play space for kids and a pleasing surface for adult lounging. Some homeowners’ associations and even municipalities…

  • When Does It Pay to Spend More on Home Goods and Services?

    When does it make sense to spend a little extra money on a purchase? We took a stab at answering that question by looking around the house. We found many…

  • Is Social Media Killing the Garage Sale?

    As garage sale season fast approaches, driven bargain hunters may notice a considerable drop in garage sales and the range of offerings. The reason seems to be the boom of…

  • Decorate Like a Pro — for Cheap

    Decorating a home can cost a fortune, especially if you go to big-name retailers to replicate the look in glossy magazines. But today we bring you some tips and tricks…

  • Where Does Your Clutter Go?

    There are several options for turning clutter into cash: Craigslist or eBay, garage sale or flea market. The old adage about one person’s trash being another’s treasure is surely borne…

  • 7 Wacky (But Possible) Repurposing Ideas

    Spring cleaning provides an opportune time to sort through boxes of old stuff and purge clutter. But think twice before you earmark something for the trash. Cheapism turned to green…

  • User-Tested Spring Cleaning Tips

    It’s spring cleaning time. Whether DIY or otherwise, everyone seems to have their own preferred methods and magical concoctions. We asked fellow Cheapists for their take on the annual spring…

  • 6 Tips for Finding Cheap Organic Food

    This is a myth: The quest for cheap organic food is a lost cause. This is a fact: There are many ways to save when buying organic food. Here are…

  • Cheap Gardening Tips for Starting Your Vegetable Garden

    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…

  • Apartment Agriculture: Tips for the Frugal Urban Gardener

    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…