Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Kaleva

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6. Got the clothes lines up today.

Tue Aug 28, 2012, 08:46 PM

Aug 2012

I don't have much space done there but it's in the corner by the dryer and woodstove. By spacing the lines 8" apart, I was able to string up four lines for a total of 26'. They are an 1 1/2" below the joists but me being over 6', they are still above my head so I have no trouble walking under them. Now I just need to get some clothes pins and I'm in business!

I don't have a dampness problem in the basement but it does have a musty smell. With WD-40, I got the latches on the two windows to work and I had them open all day and also did some more cleaning down there today.

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My efforts at frugal living [View all] Kaleva Aug 2012 OP

Great stuff, Kaleva and a huge kudos to you. cbayer Aug 2012 #1

I'm having fun doing it! Kaleva Aug 2012 #3

You are right, frugal living is more labor intensive Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #2

Took your advice about the clothes lines in the basement. Kaleva Aug 2012 #4

I like the vinegar idea. You will have to let us know if it works. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #5

Got the clothes lines up today. Kaleva Aug 2012 #6

You make me feel lazy. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #7

If you are going to have a chest freezer full of food put a temperature alarm on it.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #9

Very good suggestion. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #10

This is awesome! Phentex Aug 2012 #8

An update Kaleva Sep 2012 #11

Wow! You are kicking butt, but you need to eat better. cbayer Sep 2012 #12

The interesting things that are available! Kaleva Sep 2012 #15

Reading that you were burning wood scraps reminded me of something. Lars39 Sep 2012 #13

Free pallets on Craigslist are as prolific as free couches and tube TVs. Robb Sep 2012 #14

I have an illegal (according to code) setup as far as the woodstove is concerned. Kaleva Sep 2012 #16

Thinking about your water heater and cold laundry wash Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #17

I haven't thought about it. Kaleva Sep 2012 #18

Saving on heating costs this winter by freezing my butt off Kaleva Sep 2012 #19

Good luck quitting smoking! mkultra321 Sep 2012 #20

I am trying to quit smoking, but it isn't easy. RebelOne Sep 2012 #21

I had switched to Murano brand cigars at about $1.33 a pack Kaleva Sep 2012 #22

An update Kaleva Sep 2012 #23

New update Kaleva Oct 2012 #24

A couple of thoughts (and a big welcome back!) cbayer Oct 2012 #26

Good question about the amount of water I use. Kaleva Oct 2012 #27

Dishes, and other points cprise Jun 2013 #53

For lighting at night Shankapotomus Oct 2012 #25

Wow, you are an inspiration! positiveidea Oct 2012 #28

Update Kaleva Oct 2012 #29

11/03/12 Kaleva Nov 2012 #30

Just want you to know I love reading your posts. Very inspirational! Starboard Tack Nov 2012 #33

thank you for posting... hopeful68 Nov 2012 #31

Looking at my gas and electricity usage history Kaleva Nov 2012 #32

Monthly Budget -Updated 1/24/13 Kaleva Nov 2012 #34

Thanks to those who find this interesting! Kaleva Nov 2012 #35

Dehydrating apples today Kaleva Nov 2012 #36

I am on Social Security and have been told the cost of living adjustment RebelOne Nov 2012 #37

Back when I was working, I thought nothing of $20 or even a $100 Kaleva Nov 2012 #38

I have been reading Worried senior Dec 2012 #39

interesting read. Thanks for sharing Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #40

Update: 12/1/12 Kaleva Dec 2012 #41

Push mower we can do it Dec 2012 #42

Thanks! Bookmarked. Kaleva Dec 2012 #43

No problem, I think you will love that mower we can do it Dec 2012 #44

You can reuse canning lids provided you don't distort them during removal. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #45

I'm hoping to work with the ex next year doing canning. Kaleva Dec 2012 #46

Update 1/4/13 Kaleva Jan 2013 #47

Update 1/10/13 Edited 1/12/13 Kaleva Jan 2013 #48

What I did... Elron Aven Jan 2013 #49

Update 1/17/13 Kaleva Jan 2013 #50

Update 5/17/13 Kaleva May 2013 #51

I love reading your posts Worried senior May 2013 #52

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Enjoy your posts. Sienna86 Jun 2013 #55