Inexpensive and Weatherproof Outdoor Christmas Tree Decorations?
If you can get some waterproof ribbon you could make large bows to tie onto the end of branches. As you make the centre knot of each bow you could tie into it a length of string or cord and use that to tie the bows tightly onto each branch. I also wonder if...
Organizing My Desk Drawers?
Ive used a cutlery tray, picked up at a garage sale, to divide and conquer in my desk drawer. It has a smaller sliding tray on top which provides extra compartments. My drawer is quite wide but your drawer looks deeper. You could still store your paper reams...
Organizing Rubber Bands
I keep mine around a can shaped stubbie holder which lives in a wall cupboard in the kitchen. :)
Save Wear on Your Shredder
Thats a good idea. I usually just tear off the section containing personal information, shred that portion and place the rest in the recycling bin. Burning is a good idea too but we dont have any fireplaces here, its a hot climate.
Van Cargo Organizing
Similar to your idea, I repurposed a large rectangular laundry basket with a broken handle to contain grocery bags in the boot (trunk) of my car. It really keeps them from rolling around in there! Plus its tucked tightly to one side of the boot so the other...
Ideas for Storing Yarn Stash?
I have also tried plastic containers but preferred storing my yarn in large drawers which seemed more organized. Luckily I had a spare bedroom where I could do this. But I also had yarn stacked in vertical wire storage baskets in the closet of the spare bedroom...
Use Cutlery Tray for Desk Drawer Organizer
I wasnt even aware you could buy specific desk drawer organizers like this! Luckily for me this very cheaply found cutlery tray did the same job :) I had intended to use it in my second utensil drawer in the kitchen but couldnt quite scrub it up to my kitchen...
Clothing Exchange Parties
I also live in Australia and have held two clothes swap parties at home after reading about them online. I got together with friends from work and neighbours and we all decluttered our closets and brought several pieces each. We had to have a few rules, such...
Shop Thrift Stores for Great Deals
My favourite thrift store find is a huge stainless steel pot I use for bulk cooking chilli and stew, etc. It cost me $14 and is of good heavy quality so Im sure could easily have cost $50-$70 new (at a guess). I also like to buy knitwear from thrift shops. I...
Hooks For Hanging Jewelry
This looks great and reminds me of a tip I read quite some time ago about recycling the old kitchen utensil wall plates with prongs as necklace storage. Key racks would alsobe an easy alternative. Thanks for sharing, its a great tip for keeping necklaces untangled...
Budget Kitchen Remodel
It looks really great. Congratulations, the effort was surely worth the end result. Youre much braver than I was, I just repainted our cabinet doors, wasnt game to attempt tiling so left that to hubby as hes had lots more practice. Youve encouraged me to be...
Drying Tub Mat Between Uses?
Perhaps a towel rail mounted high on the wall that you could drape the mat over between uses?
Painting Laminate Walls?
Not sure if you mean to use varnish or paint. I can only comment that when I painted my laminate kitchen cupboard doors with specific laminate paint (sanding first and using a laminate primer) that I was able to remove the doors so I could paint them flat and...
Refurbished Yard Swing
The frame looks great. I really need to do this with my swing frame as it has rust marks from rain getting at it. I was going to use hammerite paint on it. I have a knitted throw tossed over the cushions as a temporary measure, at least its washable :)
Painting Lower Kitchen Cabinets a Different Colour?
Hi, I painted my wall and base cupboards in different colours around 3-4 years ago. I couldnt attach a current photo because my hubbys in the process of moving equipment/files/etc to a new computer but I found the post from a few years ago. Basically the painted...
Saving Money When Shopping?
I save quite a few dollars every week by purchasing storebrand products. Most food staples are of comparable quality, a few toiletry items are not but initial trials will quickly prove whats worth buying regularly. Living in Australia we do not have coupons...
Paying Off Bills?
kasullivan has given good advice. Stop buying anything that is not a necessity and cancel/cut back on non-essential expenses. Look at your utilities and groceries, etc and search for cheaper alternatives..then actively DO IT. We searched around and saved hundreds...
Recycling Furniture Cushions to Go With Your...
Youve done a really great job, they look fantastic. I love the pattern and colours. I recently made washable slip covers for my outdoor chair cushions but theyre pretty basic as Im not a great sewer and could never even attempt piping. Great tip about using...
Painting Over Tile?
Hi Laura, The large hardware stores (do you have B&Q/etc over there?) and most likely smaller stores should be able to help you with this. I live in Australia where we can buy special primer and paints for this purpose. Youd probably need to lightly sand the...
Budgeting Groceries for a Family of Four?
Hi Patricia, Im in Australia also (Queensland). We dont seem to have the abundance of coupons here, in fact Ive never really seen any grocery coupons. I think $150 weekly is very do-able. We are a family of 3, a 19 year old son who eats enough for 2 children...
I Eat Too Much - Tips for Eating Less?
Drink a glass of water before eating meals. Also eat slowly as it takes time for your brain to register that you feel full. If you gobble your food down its gone before your brain has time to catch up...lol. Good luck.
Homemade Spice Cabinet
Your husband did a great job, that looks great! Im sure you love it, its very organized. I purchased two door/wall mountable spice racks at a hardware store and my hubby attached them both to the inside of one pantry door so I could see all my spices at a glance...
Homemade Spice Cabinet
Hi Chayil, Im in Australia, and Id seen these at both BigW and Bunnings stores. Both were selling them for under $15 each (well worth it for the convenience and organization). The shelf heights are adjustable also, we worked with the internal pantry shelves...
Making Eggs in a Cup?
My husband makes these often for us, he boils the eggs halfway between soft and hard (if that makes sense) then breaks and removes the shell, puts the eggs into glasses/mugs, adds a little butter and pepper to taste and mashes it up a little with a spoon....yum...
Does Sewing Your Own Things Save Money?
Youve specifically mentioned making things for your home, rather than clothing. You can certainly save by making curtains & accessories, bedding, etc. You can re-purpose material used for one thing into something else, recycling :) You can also prolong the...
