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Title of discussion thread	Replies	Author	Start time	Last reply	Recs	Views
Through the wall AC question	10	Tumbulu	Sunday	Sunday	2	336
Got a pair of Drifire jeans at a	1	multigraincracker	Aug 5	Aug 5	6	391
Events have pretty much overwhelmed my plans for this year.	9	Kaleva	Aug 2021	Jul 28	13	1771
So my radiant heat barrier arrived & was (mostly) installed yesterday!	14	SheltieLover	Jun 25	Jul 27	6	900
The Earthships of New Mexico Are Next Level Sustainable Living.	3	SergeStorms	Jul 23	Jul 23	11	518
I scored at the bread store today.	29	multigraincracker	Jul 22	Jul 22	42	1675
This Colorado 'solar garden' is literally a farm under solar panels	3	Jilly_in_VA	Nov 2021	Jun 24	16	1289
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool	6	SheltieLover	Jun 14	Jun 24	5	751
How to be a sustainable fashion lover - and why it matters	6	littlemissmartypants	Apr 2022	Jun 24	11	1261
Earthships - America's Off-Grid Desert Community	4	Uncle Joe	Nov 2021	Jun 5	17	1423
Gas prices are up roughly 40% from just a year ago. So you may want to try this method to get 'basic	1	multigraincracker	May 2022	May 2022	4	1429
Handy chart on recyclables.	3	Maraya1969	Apr 2022	Apr 2022	7	768
Replacing natural gas heat	6	Delarage	Jul 2021	Apr 2022	2	2457
Efforts pour in to reduce Galway carbon coffee cup print	0	Sherman A1	Apr 2022	Apr 2022	2	663
CA to temporarily double recycling refund. 10Cents per can	1	Demovictory9	Apr 2022	Apr 2022	4	338
'It's a sanctuary': the magic of quiet, low-cost, allergy-free 'passive' homes	0	Jilly_in_VA	Feb 2022	Feb 2022	15	1422
Items and materials for repairs	9	canetoad	Jan 2022	Feb 2022	6	1036
Replacing grocery totes	16	drmeow	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	2	1172
Reusable toilet paper! Seriously.	5	Maraya1969	May 2021	Jan 2022	1	3300
Building complete and warm survival shelter Bushcraft earth hut, grass roof & fireplace with clay	1	bucolic_frolic	Jan 2022	Jan 2022	6	1298
I can't see...damn lightbulbs.	25	multigraincracker	Nov 2021	Nov 2021	0	1053
Installed a mini split heat pump yesterday	8	Woodwizard	Oct 2021	Oct 2021	11	1170
The bumpy road to India's electric car dreams	4	Jilly_in_VA	Oct 2021	Oct 2021	3	879
Frugal gardening ideas for frugal times	17	Kaleva	Jun 2018	Oct 2021	5	4913
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	2319
Life at 50C: Keeping cool in India's heatwaves	0	Jilly_in_VA	Oct 2021	Oct 2021	2	665
Any "Stashers" here?	7	Shermann	Aug 2021	Sep 2021	1	1077
Our HVAC died and we lost our big trees but there is a silver lining...	4	Phentex	Sep 2021	Sep 2021	12	1330
The ancient Persian way to keep cool	5	Jilly_in_VA	Aug 2021	Aug 2021	19	1599
"Is It Scratchy? 5 Things to Know About Bamboo Toilet Paper "	6	TreasonousBastard	Jul 2021	Aug 2021	4	2655
Frugally prepping for possible COVID19 Delta variant lockdown	21	Kaleva	Jul 2021	Jul 2021	9	2266
Home battery	14	CountAllVotes	Nov 2020	Jul 2021	0	3239
Review of a Chinese EV delivery van	4	Warpy	May 2021	May 2021	0	5055
any smokers in here?	17	mopinko	Oct 2020	Apr 2021	4	2771
I have the thermostat set down to 60	9	Kaleva	Mar 2021	Mar 2021	4	6538
So I checked the 10 day weather forecast for Central Maine todaay.	2	OAITW r.2.0	Mar 2021	Mar 2021	4	5304
What is your "North Star"?	3	ret5hd	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	2	3026
Cleaning with electrolysis generator	1	cilla4progress	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	1	1818
Did you ever wish you had saved silver coins back when?	21	multigraincracker	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	2	3801
Frugal shopping at Dollar General	18	Kaleva	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	26	4026
Solar panels being installed today	12	liberal N proud	Oct 2017	Feb 2021	5	5839
Goals this year to prepare for possible frugal times	8	Kaleva	Feb 2021	Feb 2021	5	3318
A frugal Crisco emergency candle.	28	Kaleva	Jan 2021	Feb 2021	48	5274
Buy an EV, or, never buy another car? (Poll)	22	Quemado	Jan 2020	Jan 2021	4	5689
Cut my own hair yesterday!	38	violetpastille	Nov 2018	Jan 2021	23	8762
I cut my electrical bill by $20 a month by just wearing thermal socks and underwear all	4	brewens	Nov 2020	Jan 2021	9	1979
I get all my clothes at thrift stores. Mostly jeans and Tees.	4	no_hypocrisy	Jan 2021	Jan 2021	8	1907
Finally got rid of my Gas Mower	12	sellitman	May 2020	Dec 2020	5	4467
It's that time of year for "Free Food" again!	4	ret5hd	Nov 2020	Nov 2020	3	1579
How's this for Harley bike-- as in bicycle. Electric bicycle...	7	TreasonousBastard	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	7	1901
ok, how about a cooking tip? dried beans.	14	mopinko	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	7	1451
ok y'all liked my last tip, so here's another- wood cleaner.	11	mopinko	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	15	1650
here's a great cleaning tip- anything white vinegar can do,	10	mopinko	Oct 2020	Oct 2020	13	1871
have you tried the wool clothes dryer balls?	6	Fresh_Start	Feb 2020	Sep 2020	5	4201
Oil companies out smarted me today.	4	safeinOhio	Feb 2020	Sep 2020	2	3635
Sick of hand washing ziploc bags and paper coffee filters only	8	GreenPartyVoter	Apr 2020	Sep 2020	0	3398
Found a portable air conditioner curbside that sells new for 450 but the cord was cut off. Why would	21	mahina	Jun 2020	Jul 2020	2	3201
What was the best thing or things you bought at a yard sale for a buck or less?	12	safeinOhio	Nov 2018	Jun 2020	5	3938
The Foxfire Book Series That Preserved Appalachian Foodways	8	littlemissmartypants	Apr 2020	Apr 2020	15	2236
Now is the best time to plant a vegetable garden	10	NeoGreen	Apr 2020	Apr 2020	6	2719
Heads up, Free Permaculture Class	0	AnotherDreamWeaver	Mar 2020	Mar 2020	1	1414
Question on Catalytic Combusters for Consolidated Dutchwest Woodstoves	1	OAITW r.2.0	Jan 2020	Jan 2020	0	2498
Inexpensive dairy-free milk alternative (x-posting in cooking baking)	0	pengillian101	Jan 2020	Jan 2020	3	1392
A bit long but please give it a try. I hope it will bring about a few chuckles or grimaces	2	Jim Riggins	Jan 2020	Jan 2020	1	1498
20 ingredients for a frugal pantry	6	NeoGreen	Nov 2019	Nov 2019	7	2574
5 Things Frugal People Do Not Do	11	NeoGreen	Nov 2019	Nov 2019	5	3308
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	2244
Living the dream in a 10'x10' home	11	Kaleva	Apr 2019	Jul 2019	2	2768
Pressure canning isn't just for garden produce	4	Kaleva	Mar 2019	Jun 2019	2	2120
Thought of a question to ask the group... (Poll)	3	NeoGreen	Jan 2019	Jun 2019	1	2109
Building an emergency food stock in a frugal manner	4	Kaleva	May 2019	Jun 2019	12	2437
Covering your digital footprints in a frugal and legal manner	6	Kaleva	Mar 2019	Jun 2019	8	2661
Rice and beans for a frugal food budget	13	Kaleva	May 2019	May 2019	9	2882
Frugal meal ideas for a frugal food budget. Updated 4/06/18	49	Kaleva	Jan 2018	May 2019	13	7341
My updated frugal monthly budget and some projects	9	Kaleva	Apr 2019	Apr 2019	1	2210
15 practices of a waste-conscious home cook	2	NeoGreen	Feb 2019	Apr 2019	8	1789
How to be a frugal zero waster	10	NeoGreen	Apr 2019	Apr 2019	22	3642
10 healthy foods worth buying in bulk	4	NeoGreen	Feb 2019	Feb 2019	27	2975
In praise of the mix-and-match table	3	NeoGreen	Feb 2019	Feb 2019	6	1805