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DIY Step Stool Cupboard

Quite a few years ago, when P. Pince and I were starting out, we rented a tiny studio apartment. To make a little more space, we built a free standing loft over our beds where we had a computer, some little shelves and cabinets and one of those pouffes for a chair.
After moving into a [...]

Frugal Thermodymics Part II: A Simple Cooling System

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A Simple Cooling System
Heat naturally diffuses from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration. And cold being the absence of energy, a block of ice literally draws heat out of the air.
As was mentioned in P. Pince’s recent article, our air conditioning system is on holiday at this [...]

Frugal Thermodymics Part I: Limiting Sources of Heat in the Home

How to keep your home cool with basic scientific principles and thermodynamics. Save money on utilities and air conditioning with logical and simple methods.

DIM (Did-it-Myself!) Country Kitchen Storage Shelf

Our new DIY country kitchen shelf and frugal kitchen storage solutions for under $10.

Introducing Frugaltroph

We are happy to announce the start of Frugaltroph, a frugal cooking column which we have been planning for some time. From high school through college and beyond, the two of us have been cooking for ourselves and our pets. Our diet has been healthy, frugal, convenient, and–most importantly–full of little luxuries. We have invented [...]

Free Printable Templates: Dairy Cow Milk Cartons (Black, Brown, Tan & White)

I have to admit that I am quite proud of my newest idea for free printables. These milk cartons with dairy cow prints are perfect for gift boxes, decoration, or storage. If putting cookies and treats in these cartons, be sure to choose a non toxic glue like Elmer’s Glue. Using a glue stick to [...]



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