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Electric "motorcycle" I'd drive one and like it just fine. 200 mile range not too bad. 3 2on2u Nov 2012 Nov 2012 2 2804

I like coffee. I roast my own, grind my own and then "drip" brew it. (I am not sure that "brew" is a 14 3Hotdogs Sep 2023 Mar 2024 6 4396

Simple Living in History 3 4dsc Sep 2014 Sep 2014 7 2828

Green Tips how to Reduce Home Waste and Recycle More 13 ahtohg Oct 2013 Dec 2013 7 5320

Heads up, Free Permaculture Class 0 AnotherDreamWeaver Mar 2020 Mar 2020 1 2351

I need to find a new long distance phone carrier 13 AnotherDreamWeaver Dec 2024 Dec 2024 2 1315

DETHLEFFS This Solar-Powered RV Runs Without Fuel Or Charging Stations 1 appleannie1943 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 6 3003

Winners of the Gates Foundation contest to develop a no plumbing toilet for africa. 1 applegrove Aug 2012 Aug 2012 4 2180

"Fredericton man builds $300 solar furnace, decreases heating bill" 14 applegrove Feb 2014 Nov 2015 11 8888

Study: Seaweed in Cow Feed Reduces Methane Emissions Almost Entirely Zoya Teirstein 6 applegrove Nov 2017 Nov 2017 5 3009

A Double-Duty Solar Solution: How to Build a Solar Water Heater Read more: http://www.motherearthne 1 ashling Dec 2012 Dec 2012 3 2610

Question about microwave ovens.... 4 Bigmack Dec 2012 Dec 2012 0 4265

Amazing New Tiny Houses Built Inside Old Emergency Staircases! FULL TOUR. 350 ft over 3 floors 7 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2024 Jul 2024 11 1287

U.S. beef consumption continues to decline 7 Boston_Chemist Dec 2011 Dec 2011 5 3054

I think getting rid of my old PC and DISH DVR unit is saving me about $20 bucks a month. 0 brewens Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 2844

I cut my electrical bill by $20 a month by just wearing thermal socks and underwear all 4 brewens Nov 2020 Jan 2021 9 3951

It's time for the thermal undies and socks again. I stay nice and cozy and save money on my heat 25 brewens Oct 2021 Oct 2021 21 5851

Building complete and warm survival shelter Bushcraft earth hut, grass roof & fireplace with clay 1 bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 Jan 2022 6 3887

How much are you spending on electric for your computers? 2 bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 Apr 2024 0 1528

Homemade Beauty Products 5 cali Jun 2014 Sep 2014 0 3008

goodwill outlets: Very inexpensive source for various items 10 cally Mar 2012 Nov 2013 9 5076

Items and materials for repairs 9 canetoad Jan 2022 Feb 2022 6 3853

German Grandmother Lives Money-free and Has Never Been Happier 5 canoeist52 Jan 2012 Jan 2012 3 3659

Where does one draw the line between being frugal and being an OCD packrat? 21 canoeist52 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 1 15671

Anybody have experience buying into a solar farm for home electricity? 4 canoeist52 May 2014 Jun 2014 0 2814

Frugal and Energy Efficient Laundry 19 cbayer Apr 2012 Jul 2012 4 5441

Coinstar! Gotta love it. 10 cbayer May 2012 Jun 2012 1 3502

Does anyone buy food or household products from Amazon? 31 cbayer Aug 2012 Aug 2012 0 8169

The Joys of Simple Living: Water 30 cbayer Sep 2012 Sep 2012 9 6218

Cleaning with electrolysis generator 1 cilla4progress Feb 2021 Feb 2021 1 3076

Frugal and Energy Efficient Living Continued...

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Figured out a new use for a slow-cooker. 4 ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 Apr 2013 2 2346

Hot water from wood heat ideas 5 ConcernedCanuk Oct 2013 Dec 2013 2 5338

Shop Your Way Rewards/KMART/Sears 12 CountAllVotes Nov 2015 Dec 2015 3 4394

Home battery 14 CountAllVotes Nov 2020 Jul 2021 0 5516

Does anyone use air fresheners? [View all] 62 Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 Apr 2012 2 62106

I wonder if frugals minds just work differently 26 Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 Apr 2012 5 7700

Shower or bath 21 Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 Mar 2012 0 5855

When you need to get another car, [View all] 53 Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 Jan 2012 3 16531

My paper delivery person thinks I am loony. 26 Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 Jan 2012 6 5678

Being frugal does not mean being cheap. 24 Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 Dec 2011 12 8768

Come on, frugals, we have to do more posting 21 Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 Dec 2011 3 5815

Frugal mulch in the garden and flower beds. 6 Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 Dec 2011 3 3324

A group I never knew existed, but I like it. 12 Curmudgeoness May 2011 Dec 2011 0 4544

99 Ways to Save....from AARP 1 Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 Jul 2012 6 2456

Local produce markets and the frugally inclined 23 Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 Aug 2012 2 4742

Juicing? 32 Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 Apr 2013 0 6432

For beginner mushroom foragers..... 13 Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 Nov 2012 0 4346

How to kill bedbugs without pesticides.... 2 Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 Apr 2013 1 2270

I had a headache today. 10 Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 Aug 2013 0 3128

I was just sitting here, 21 Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 Mar 2014 9 5588

Very strange feelings. 18 Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 Oct 2014 2 6836

Just how often does one need a full shower or bath ? 28 De Leonist May 2014 Jun 2014 0 6445

Replacing natural gas heat 6 Delarage Jul 2021 Apr 2022 2 4009

i would like to do passive solar heat from an upstair west facing window 0 dembotoz Oct 2016 Oct 2016 0 2150

what should a basic prepare for bad times pantry contain 16 dembotoz Jun 2018 Jun 2018 1 3844

from the new york times no less 0 dembotoz Sep 2018 Sep 2018 2 2274

france is pushing conservation of energy again we should too 4 dembotoz Oct 2022 Dec 2022 5 2974

so before the clean air act and the reduction of smog...what did folks do to avoid it 8 dembotoz Jun 2023 Jun 2023 4 3594

Farming Question--Peaches 1 Demeter Aug 2015 Aug 2015 0 2213

CA to temporarily double recycling refund. 10Cents per can 1 Demovictory9 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 3549

Frugal and Energy Efficient Living Continued...

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Negawatt Challenge - the choice is yours 0 Denver Dave Mar 2012 Mar 2012 0 1870

I finished painting my bedroom. There was an area behind the bookcases I didn't paint 11 dimbear Feb 2012 May 2012 2 3990

So my oven died today, the baking element....... 10 dimbear Oct 2012 Nov 2012 3 3731

Found a very cool site for those who have repair all sorts of household items: 10 dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 Jan 2012 4 4110

Breakthrough! World's first mini-nuclear home generator. 5 dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 Apr 2012 3 7921

Solved the dust ruffle problem. 9 dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 Sep 2012 6 6800

We just saved 100.00 last month off our power bill. 6 dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 Oct 2012 3 2659

Help installing home solar power 3 DPC.Comment Sep 2012 Sep 2012 0 2298

Replacing grocery totes 16 drmeow Jan 2022 Jan 2022 2 3648

Looking for non-plastic pot scrubber 14 drmeow Aug 2024 Aug 2024 0 1496

Hunting for health, economy, and the ecology... 14 Eleanors38 Apr 2013 Apr 2013 1 4474

A review of Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: 10 Eleanors38 Jun 2013 Jun 2013 2 3475

An MPG tip for your car: Use defrost sparingly. 10 Eleanors38 Jan 2014 Jan 2014 5 23156

I saw sole proprietor biz in action in Austin... 3 Eleanors38 Feb 2014 Mar 2014 1 2695

How to survive when your car stalls... 7 Eleanors38 Apr 2014 Sep 2014 8 3938

Hobbit house 4 eridani Dec 2011 Jan 2012 16 3024

needed eyeglasses that cost next to nothing, found this 13 eShirl Mar 2012 May 2012 1 4732

apron from a pair of jeans (easy tutorial) 7 eShirl Oct 2012 Oct 2012 0 4006

"Heat Your Room with 1 Candle plus Flowerpots, Nuts and Washers" (Permaculture Magazine) 14 eShirl Nov 2013 Dec 2013 7 7348

The Green Friday Manifesto 5 FarCenter Nov 2013 Dec 2013 3 2207

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