Make Sure Your Stuff Works as Hard as You Do

One of the best ways to practice frugality is to keep your possessions in good working order for as long as possible. After all, the longer you keep the things you already have, the less new stuff you’ll have to buy. I recently read two great posts on this very topic, and wanted to pass them along.

First, check out this post from The Digerati Life on the topic How to Make 10 Ordinary Things Last Longer, for some great tips to increase your stuff’s longevity. Then head over to About.com: Frugal Living, and check out Erin’s in-depth post How to Make Shoes Last Longer. If you, like me, consider well-made, somewhat pricey shoes to be a worthwhile investment, you’ll definitely want to learn how to keep them in good shape for as long as possible.

What about you? How do you keep the things you already have useful for as long as possible? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments!