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plonkee

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highlighting frugal home decorating tips

As autumn starts to draw in, I’m spending more time at home and indoors. When I bought my 100 year old house it was listed as needing ‘cosmetic work’. Which basically means that it needed redecorating, a new bathroom, some minor repairs, and generally wasn’t all that pretty when I moved in 2 years ago.
Now, [...]

7 travel items not to bother buying

Againt on the theme of travel purchases - some things I’d suggest you don’t waste your money on.
1. Swiss Army Knife
Of all the items that exist on a Swiss Army knife (or Leatherman tool) I’ve only ever used knife blades, scissors, tweezers, bottle openers, corkscrews and nail files. On an actual penknife, the only ones [...]

5 items that (might) save you money on travel

We’re nicely in the middle of the summer season, so here are some things that you should consider obtaining if they will save you money whilst travelling. These are all items that are relatively inexpensive and will save you money in the long run, if you fall into the right category. I’ve noted who I [...]

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