Fix It Yourself and Save Your Budget

(ARA) - Now, more than ever, families are looking at creative ways to stretch their dollars. With higher prices for household items from food to clothing, consumers are repairing items instead of automatically buying new. To minimize budgets and time, frugality takes on new meaning.

“Families from all walks of life are looking for ways to save dollars and time but not lose the lifestyle they’ve grown accustomed to,” says Mary Beth Cowardin, Instant Krazy Glue senior marketing manager. “We’re seeing households take on more of a ‘fix it before you replace it’ attitude when it comes to do-it-yourself and common repairs.”

To incorporate the repair know-how into your household, try these ingenious, inexpensive ideas:

Sole Sister
To save money, more and more women are choosing to repair shoes instead of buying a new pair. Simple, at-home shoe fixes can be achieved using Instant Krazy Glue Single-Use Tubes. The one-time applications are a handy instant fix that dries clear – simply apply the adhesive to a broken heel or strap. For shoes that need resoling, find a local repair shop. The cost of resoling a pair of shoes is typically 50 to 60 percent less than the cost of buying new shoes.

Tidy up the Toy Box
Children’s toys withstand a tremendous amount of wear and tear, especially during the summer months when children are at home for extended periods of time. For some toys, it’s best to use instant glue to bond broken pieces back together. The benefit of repairing, rather than replacing well-loved toys is two-fold -- you’ve extended the life of your children’s toys and you’ll save yourself a trip to the toy store.

House Beautiful
Decorating with flair doesn’t need to take a backseat to the family budget. Instead of throwing away broken picture frames or decorative ceramics, use instant glue in a clear gel formula to delicately fix any type of home decor item. Once those frames are repaired, explore savvy decorating options as an alternative to expensive works of art. Adorning your walls with family images or the custom artwork of a loved one is an inexpensive way to produce priceless memories.

Brilliance on a Budget
Baubles and stones can be re-affixed to necklaces, rings or any costume jewelry for a brand new look. Instant glue is a great option for resurrecting vintage items or family heirlooms from your jewelry box. By replacing old stones or embellishments with a dab of glue, voila -- you’ve got a brand new look.

When new items need to be purchased, be on the lookout for brands that offer added incentives. Brands in every category from food to clothing and home decor are offering coupons, discounts, sweepstakes and contests. Products like Instant Krazy Glue are offering consumers a chance to win a Hawaiian vacation. Visit www.commercialsgonekrazy.com to learn more about the contest.

“The sky is the limit for families who want to be stylish and budget-conscious,” says Cowardin. “There are resources out there for every lifestyle.”

Courtesy of ARAcontent