Synopses & Reviews
Fun and innovative ways to save money on items such as groceries, electronics, pet care, travel, and clothing are revealed in this indispensable savings handbook. Features such as "Online Steals & Deals," "Bargain Alerts," and "Fantastic Formulas" uncover easy ways for anyone to become a thrift expert without sacrificing personal pleasures or undergoing excessive belt-tightening. Money-saving ideas for cutting pet food bills by 25 percent, flying major airlines for free, and creating an automatic plant-watering system are included, as well as tips on how to unclutter cabinets; make simple health and beauty tonics; create eco-friendly, multipurpose cleaning supplies; save a bundle on home repairs; and snag free tickets to concerts, museums, and sporting events.
About the Author
Jerry Baker is the author of more than 50 books, including
Jerry Baker's Flower Garden Problem Solver,
Jerry Baker's Giant Book of Garden Solutions,
Jerry Baker's Green Grass Magic,
Jerry Baker's Old Time Gardening Wisdom, and
Plants Are Like People, and his gardening specials have been televised on PBS. He lives in New Hudson, Michigan.
Table of Contents
pt 1. Spending money. The goods on grocery shopping -- Get dressed for less -- Appliances and electronics on the cheap -- Great furniture finds -- Outdoor living for less -- The frugal traveler -- pt. 2. Saving money. More banquet for your buck -- Close encounters of the frugal kind -- Long-lived appliances and electronics -- Furniture for all time -- All around the house -- Personal care and grooming secrets -- The great outdoors -- Pamper your pets for less.