Home repairs

Over the past month, I've noticed a pool of water appear sporadically in front of our refrigerator. I thought it was the ice maker leaking, but that wasn't it. A quick internet search revealed the real problem- a blocked freezer drain. A large sheet of ice was preventing the water from flowing to the drip pan. I used a hair dryer to melt off the ice, and presto! No more pool of water in front of the fridge!

The layer of ice is somewhat visible covering the drain hole on the left.

Never fear home repairs. I get great satisfaction from repairing something around the house. My philosophy: Why pay someone to do something I can do myself? Thanks to the shared knowledge of others, I was able to avoid a costly service call.

Living FabuLESSly

Frugal living goes way beyond couponing. My mother taught me the value of thrift stores at a young age. Thrift stores have only gotten better since then! I often find new with tags (NWT) merchandise for a fraction of the original price.

These Mossimo sweaters were originally $20 at Target. They were marked down to $5 and $10 each. I only paid $2.99 each.

This beautiful dress was originally $108.00 marked down to $75. I only paid $3.99. I can't wait to wear it for Christmas this year!

The key to thrift store shopping is persistence. The merchandise changes daily. If you're looking for something specific you might have to stop by the store several times. Patience and persistence provide fabuLESS results!