If you’re like me, every now and again you hear the siren call of new gardening tools. If you’re like me, you take a look at the household account and figure out just how much you can skim off of the grocery money without sending up red flags.
Of course, if you have the cash go ahead and cough it up. At that point, you hit Starbucks and head to the nearest Home Depot, OSH, or what-have-you. If you are going to go hog-wild and purchase brand-spanking-new tools, please buy the best you can afford. I promise it’ll be worth it. (Heck, if you have that much money – pick me one up, too).
If you’re like the majority of the country, you just might be forced to think along different lines. Here’s where cleverness scores more points than what’s-her-name’s superior SAT scores. The first thing you do is hit Starbucks, then pick up the phone and call your parents. Your best bet for a quick score is to make every attempt to get dad on the phone. Just sayin’. Next, call other relatives, friends, church members, and anyone else you’ve conversed with for longer than 20 minutes. Ask them if they have any extras lying around.
As long as the tools are sturdy, they can be refurbished for their second life with you. Rust can be removed, edges sharpened, handles can be sanded and even painted if you’d like. One time, I did exactly that and painted the handles with alternating colorful rings all the way down the handles. They were not only super-cool-looking, but they were a cinch to find in the garden.
Another idea is to get up early Saturday morning, hit Starbucks, and peruse your local garage sales. You can look at Craig’s List online in your area and or try another organization called “Freecycle.” When I first discovered Freecycle, I honestly couldn’t figure out why this hadn’t been thought of sooner. It’s brilliant, really. Free stuff lands in your email and the items are right there in your neighborhood.
All you do is register, and when something pops up that you want, you just claim it as fast as you can. Then as you run across items you don’t need or use anymore, instead of tossing it or trying to sell it; put it on the list for give-a-way. Bless another family with your junk. Of course, someone is bound to bless you with theirs, hopefully, in the shape of a rake.
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This article was very helpful for me. I really learned a lot thanks
I'm like a maniac - I really love new kitchen and garden supplies, and I'm always looking for a way to save money or buy it cheaper. Thanks for the great advice - I'll definitely give it a try. I am especially attracted by the opportunity to receive the tools immediately by mail. Often when I have financial problems, I turn to Fit My Money to get a 500 dollar loan even if my credit history is not the best. I understand that this is an emergency situation and such cases are rare. But sometimes I just can't help but buy a new thing, even if I don't have enough money.
I'm a crazy when it comes to new kitchen and garden goods, and I'm always looking for ways to save money or get a better deal. Thanks for the helpful tip; I'll definitely try it. I'm particularly interested in the possibility of receiving the tools via mail right away. When I have financial difficulties, I frequently turn to Easy Qualify Money for a $1000 loan, even if my credit history is not ideal. I recognize that this is an emergency circumstance, and that situations like this are uncommon. But there are times when I just can't resist buying anything new, even if I don't have the funds.
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