Money Crashers has just posted two new articles of mine, both on appropriately ecofrugal topics. The first one is about how to remodel a bathroom on a budget. In the piece, I drew on my own experience redoing the downstairs bath on a budget of under $1,000 (a project I learned was technically a renovation, rather than a remodel, since no walls or fixtures were moved). But I also gleaned ideas from other budget bath remodels covered in This Old House, as well as some advice from experts. These sources yielded tips on how to save on every part of a bath remodel: tile, fixtures, lighting, countertops, cabinetry, hardware, and most of all, labor. (Spoiler alert: DIYing as many jobs as possible can cut your costs by as much as 50%.)
8 Ways to Save Money on a Bathroom Remodel or Renovation
The second article is about a topic dear to ecofrugal hearts: getting stuff for free. As it turns out, if the stars align just right, it's possible to find nearly anything at no cost, from necessities like food and clothing to fun stuff like travel and entertainment. Obviously, it's unlikely you'll be able to get all the items on my list for free, but there's an excellent chance you can get some of them for free, and free up a nice chunk of cash in the process.
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