Frugal

5 Ways to Upcycle an Old Bicycle Wheel

Fab FruGALS Updated on September 4, 2019 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Home

DIY Bicycle Wheel Crafts & Uses for Old Bike Tires Got an old bicycle wheel sitting around collecting dust? It may look pretty worthless at first, but that old bicycle wheel can actually be turned into something beautiful with a bit of elbow grease.... Read this post

Homemade Citronella Candles That Really Work!

Fab FruGALS Updated on September 4, 2019 1 Adult,Frugal

Adult|Frugal|Summer

I love to be outdoors during the summer! We have fun with camping, hiking, rafting, boating, jet skis, volleyball, fishing and much more. What I don't love are the mosquitoes! In an effort to avoid yucky bug spray, I decided to try making my own bug... Read this post

How to make King pillowcases into standard ones. Only takes a few minutes!

Make King Pillowcases into Standard – with the Professional Hem!

Melanie Updated on April 2, 2020 Adult,Inside The House

Adult|Inside The House|Stay Home DIY

When my husband and I were first married, we bought the cheapest queen mattress set we could find. Years later it was time to move up in the world and get a king. You know, when you get king-size sheet sets, you get king-size pillowcases. I... Read this post

Shade Coverage in Your Garden

Fab FruGALS Updated on September 4, 2019 Adult,Frugal

Adult|Frugal|Summer

Keep the Plants Shaded in your Garden Now that June is here the temperatures are starting to heat up! Several of the cold weather crops I planted have been doing well this spring, and I'm hoping to extend the harvest a bit longer. Vegetables such... Read this post

DIY Paper Flower Wreath

Fab FruGALS Updated on September 4, 2019 1 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Inside The House

It's spring time! Flowers are popping up everywhere. What better way to celebrate this beautiful time of year than to bring the flowers inside your home too. This cute paper Dahlia makes a fun seasonal wreath that you can hang just about anywhere. It's... Read this post

How to Paint Laminate

Cathy Yoder Updated on April 23, 2018 3 Adult,Inside The House

Adult|Inside The House|Woodworking

I have had this shoe cabinet for over a year now and it is great! (IKEA, baby!) I realize that it isn't an ugly laminate, it is really quite nice, but I have plans for my entry and this off-white color is just not going to cut it anymore. That's one of... Read this post

DIY Wall Cleaner

Melanie Updated on September 4, 2019 5 Adult,Inside The House

Adult|Inside The House|Cleaning

Sometimes I just happen to look at a wall, when the light is just right, and notice a bunch of fingerprints, grease marks, and/or smudges. Most of them are at small-child-height, but not all. Often I quickly look the other way and pretend I never... Read this post

DIY Christmas Gifts: Homemade Playdough

Fab FruGALS Updated on September 19, 2019 Crafts,Frugal

Crafts|Frugal|Kids

As Christmas is approaching I have been thinking about a simple and fun gift that I could make myself for the several kiddos that I teach throughout the week. My challenge is to keep it frugal and budget friendly, so I decided to put a twist... Read this post

DIY Salt Hacks You Need to Try at Home

Fab FruGALS Updated on October 17, 2024 3 Home,Stay Home DIY

Home|Stay Home DIY|Cleaning

DIY Salt Hacks You Need to Try at Home Salt has so many uses beyond making those potato chips so irresistible. It's also an affordable and chemical-free solution to tackle many household tasks. With 8 kids, I’ve learned to be resourceful with both... Read this post

40+ More Uses for Baby Wipes!

Melanie Updated on March 25, 2020 Adult,Inside The House

Adult|Inside The House|Cleaning

More Ways to Use Baby Wipes Yes, baby wipes are a necessity when you have little ones in diapers, but have you realized just how useful baby wipes can really be? If you are using them only for babies, you are missing out! They are nice to have around... Read this post