by Mark Garro | Thrifty Tips, Thrifty Home & Family
How Smart Irrigation Can Save You Water & Money
Keeping your lawn looking lush and green is highly achievable and manageable. With this, it is essential to incorporate proper watering into your lawn care routine. However, it can also be a significant source of water waste. Did you know that the average U.S. household uses nearly 300 gallons of water per day for outdoor purposes? Much of this water can be conserved through the use of new technology in watering systems. Read on as we discuss why you should switch to a smart irrigation system and how it can save you water, time, and money! Please note this is a sponsored post.
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by Mark Garro | Thrifty Tips, Thrifty Home & Family
We all know that car repairs can be expensive. Whether it’s something major like an engine repair or something minor like a flat tire, car repairs can take a serious toll on our wallets. But what if I told you there are ways to save money on car repairs? Here are 5 tips you can use to keep more money in your pocket next time your car needs some work.
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by Mark Garro | Thrifty Tips
Do you look through your window past the dreary grey winter sky and dream of a sandy beach and soothing sunshine? Do you prefer the May flowers to the April showers? Summer vacation is probably the best cure for what ails you, but we all know they can be pretty expensive.
So how do you save up for a summer vacation? When you approach a vacation budget as a year-long process, it turns out that it’s a lot easier than you might think, and I’m here to show you how.
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by Mark Garro | Thrifty Home & Family, Thrifty Tips
Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting time, but it’s not without its stresses. Finding a home, working with a realtor, and securing a loan can all be extremely difficult but ultimately rewarding when you finally get the keys to your own place.
But before you do all of that, you have to determine if you’re ready. Buying a home might sound good in theory, but these 5 tips will help you be prepared for the process.
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by Mark Garro | Thrifty Tips
Saving money is a difficult prospect, even in the most stable of times. During the pandemic – or any time of social unrest – saving money and thinking about the future can seem irrelevant or hopeless. Focusing on the future, however, can be a huge boost to your mental health – not to mention your future financial health – by helping you fixate on a longterm goal.
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by Mark Garro | Thrifty Tips, Parenting, Thrifty Home & Family
The dreaded rush to get the kids prepped for back-to-school time is upon us. New clothes, new backpacks, new pencils – new, new, new. It all costs money and you might end up in an argument or two before the end of it.
Serious question – is wine an acceptable addition to a back-to-school list (for me, I mean)?
Fortunately, with a little preparation and planning, you can get everything your kids need, some of the things they want, and still have cash left in your wallet. And maybe a little sanity left in your mind!
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