A Clever and Very Frugal Way to Use Torn Panty Hose

I am completely fascinated by new and useful ways to use items that have run their course, which you can probably tell by many of the articles that I write. When a friend recently showed me a new trick with some panty hose that had a tear in them, I was so excited to go home and try the same thing. So what was this clever, practical and very frugal thing she did? Cleaning out a hairbrush is simply not fun, but it is sanitary and should be done regularly. It is so hard to get all of the hair … Continue reading

How to Repair A Garden Hose

Garden hoses are expensive! Learning how to repair your hose can save you lots of cash. Remember that one of the principals of frugal living is to reduce your waste, so why buy a new hose when you can still use the old one? Do you have a hose that is generally good shape but is in need of a repair? You can easily repair most damage, from a pin hole leak to a tear in the hose. There are two main ways to patch a garden hose. The first and easiest is by using a hose repair kit. These … Continue reading