DIY Home and Life Repairs

Welcome to Frugal Fixer

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For $3,000, you can turn an ugly kitchen like this into the dream kitchen you've always wanted.
If you're like most people, you don't want to deny yourself the finer things in life because you don't have the money to pay for them.  Unfortunately, this 'buy now, pay later' mentality has resulted in record levels of consumer debt for many households, contributing to the the drawn-out recession we're all living with now.  Fortunately, there's another alternative; frugal fixing.  Enjoy the nice things without spending all of your money; this site will give you tips on how to enjoy life's finer things without going broke, by using a little elbow grease and creativity.
 
Visit the House and Home page to see how you can turn a dated 80s kitchen into a contemporary farmhouse-inspired gathering spot, with granite counters, nice-looking cupboards, and a farmhouse-style apron sink, for $3,000 or less!  Thinking of selling your house but don't want to pay a Realtor $20,000?  Read on...   

Check out the Car page to see how to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on car parts by knowing where to look for them.  If you've decided to sell your car, we can show you how to do it safely and profitably.

Finally, we just updated our Good Times page with suggestions for how to have a good time without spending any money; history lessons, free concerts, helping other people- it's all free.

Visit our newly updated Health and Wellness page, where personal trainer and certified holistic nutritionist Krista McMillan will share tips on how to get in shape for summer without spending a dime.  Plus stay tuned for other how-to's for your car, home, and even your bike.

If you have life-enriching, money-saving tips to share, email us, and we may include your ideas on the website.

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