My husband has a 25 yr. Old Ford Focus. The power steering pump went out Saturday. He got on youtube found a video on replacing it, bot a pump at autozone and is replacing it himself. He's slow, so it may take a couple of days but he's 83. 😮 He always says " People do that and I'm a people so I can do it."
That is a great attitude to have. So often I panic when something breaks but if I take a little bit to just look at the big picture, I usually find an easy solution:)
We ARE strapped for cash,no need to act like we are..its tough going! Daughter currently in hospital day 2 for induction of new little person..i cant even go visit as our car has been off the road 6 months ..keeping on living in gratitude for what we have, and that i can be here for the grandchildren ❤
Wow! Your joyful spirit is so refreshing:) I hope someday I can get to the point that I am joyful and prayerful in all things. Jesus is still working on me:) Congrats on the new baby. What a blessing!
Another great way to save is to DIY your own salad dressings, seasoning mixes, baking mixes and other condiments. An added benefit is that you know and can control the ingredients. I found a great recipe for ranch dressing made from ingredients I keep on hand that tastes better than store bought AND I can pronounce all the ingredients. 😊
Yep! Our washing machine stopped working last week and it was $132 just for a technician to come out and look at it. We were lucky that it only needed a small part that came in about 4 days, but all together spent $330. MUCH cheaper than buying a new one.
Isn’t it crazy how we can look back and see what all these people said in the past about what would become of our nation? They knew but no one else was paying attention.
Good for you for trying to fix your fridge! I do the same thing. I've fixed my oven about 4 times, my fridge several times and my dishwasher twice. I did everything by looking it up on You Tube. It's WAY too expensive to go out and buy something new right now.
Great encouragement! I had a time when my fridge conked out, the car conked out and the AC conked out all in the same week. Chaos! When the new fridge had problems 3 years later, I RUclips'd the fix and did it myself - and changed out the igniters on my wall oven 3 times and fixed the dishwasher that wouldn't drain and replaced all the wheels in the rack. It is remarkable both how disposable they intend appliances to be these days... and how it is relatively easy and inexpensive to fix most items yourself. I don't try to repair cars though. I figure this gal has to draw a line somewhere. lol Good luck with your repairs!
I am with you on that. The car is also where I draw the line. I once tried to replace a timing belt and water pump. I did manage to disassemble quite a bit but then didn’t have the right tools to proceed. I had to call a mobile mechanic!
Our central air just went out and needed Freon…well this administration banned the import and export and production of Freon…says it releases CO2….the most efficient refrigerant. So now there’s a shortage and the cost to find and replace the Freon was $3,000. just for refrigerant. So we got a new central air unit….basic model with a newer less effective refrigerant …$6,000. BUT starting in 2025 HCAC companies cannot sell these models and it’s a new flammable refrigerant that needs a monitor because it’s flammable and none of the HVAC people we talked to feelthis new flammable refrigerant isn’t going to work and units will cost 30% more 😳 Our government must hate us ….putting mandates on technology that is dangerous, not efficient or reliable, technology is not even there yet….they don’t care 😩
I agree living below your means is the best thing you can do right now. With talk of the 5 major ports possibly being shut down I stocked a little more food for the just in case it’s not like it will go to waste. I’m also looking into getting ready for next garden season so I have everything I need come January when I start growing again.
That’s smart getting what you need now for next years garden. I started doing that a few years ago along with anything for food preservation I may be low on.
@@MorganHillFarms ~Not bragging because this is my life style. I have 1000’s of seeds as well as save seeds from my own plants. I do love to add more when the sales are at 50%. I’m a preserver also..love to can, dehydrate. Turkey breast on sale for .99lb have a couple in the oven as I post to can up. Being prepared is something we all can do one day at a time.
Girl, you are so right! I, too, and baffled as to how people will survive in the next few years if this present admin is extended. We have an old 1997 Yukon that has been a gem to us, and we also buy what it needs. Before we buy it, we always ask ourselves if we could buy another vehicle for the cost of that repair. We have 2 newer vehicles, but this one has never let us down in the snow.
Sadly that's the whole point, to stress people's finances to the point they are begging for a government "solution". Regardless of being left or right, most will be begging for a gov't solution.
I recently tried repairing my dryer and did! But it went out once again. Things are too expensive. We rarely buy anything brand new, all of our furniture is secondhand, and I diy/repair everything that I possibly can. These times are rough.
Same with my furniture as well. It is all old and I would love to have a “decorated and Pinterest worthy decor” but it’s just not smart in this economy.
Living below my means and has done me well. Spending money honestly just creates anxiety. My goal is to have as few bills and as little debt as possible.
I agree completely; living below our means will bring more peace of mind in the long run. My husband and I are retired but spend our time doing repairs, growing our food, cooking from scratch, taking care of domestic jobs ourselves just to live below our means. We rarely go out and continue to look for ways to trim our spending in order to create a cushion in our budget. We find ourselves constantly looking for ways to make do or reuse items. I now wash and reuse plastic bags in order to avoid buying ziplocs, we use plain brown packaging paper to drain bacon instead of buying paper towels, installed bidets so we could stop buying TP, bake all our own bread products, and last week I learned to make flour tortillas because I just refuse to pay more than $5 for a package at the store. I feel like I'm living in a version of Stranger Things.
I know it’s a lot of work but I dream of this life with my husband when the kids are grown and he is retired. I will finally have time to learn all the skills I want to try!
I will drive my 2012 hyundai suv until the wheels fall off. I'm so over paying ridiculous tags, insurance and monthly payments....I hope your part fixes your fridge!!
You are an amazing person to care so much for your family and others.its really refreshing to see people like you so down to earth and wonderful..I live around stuck up rich people with useless ranches that produce nothing people that are clueless..
You are so kind! Thank you for your sweet words. A lot of people who have money and resources take things for granted simply because they’ve always had those things available. I hope they begin to see what is happening and put their property to good use!
Girl! We have a 99 van high top chevy express. I LOVE that thing! But, we have moved and I HAVE to have a 4 wheel drive. So, we purchased a 2003 yukon xl for $2500. We’ve put about $500 in it. Selling the van to recoup the cost. M husband does all the work on our vehicles. RUclips is his friend with mechanic work. I bet your husband or even you could change out some parts easy.
So many times, convenience of having someone else do the work for you wins out in our world today. I am glad we have been able to learn and repair our own things……except for the car. The last time I attempted that, I removed my water pump and then was stuck. ( I didn’t have the right tools to go any further. It was probably a lofty goal to try and replace my timing belt and water pump myself!
@@MorganHillFarms I hear you on that! I’m definitely not the one doing the mechanic work lol my husband is! But sometimes when he’s busy and can’t get to things, I have to surrender also and pay someone for help. I completely understand!
Great video. The hubby and I went grocery shopping at Walmart yesterday and spent $224 on groceries for 3 people 😱 It is CRAZY out there. I don’t know how most people are paying their bills and feeding themselves. We literally never go out to eat and haven’t had any sort of vacation in years. We are praying Trump wins 🙏🏼🇺🇸
Well, when have Harris saying she wants to help the middle class with public housing …be scared! We knew what would go down with Biden and we did things like bought 1/2 a steer in beef….we won’t even have meat under Harris….you will eat bugs, own nothing and be happy 😢
@@MorganHillFarms As a Lifelong Ronald Reagan Conservative Republican what do you mean by "Not because he won't get the votes." If he gets the votes he wins and if he doesn't get the votes he loses. We have a Republican held House of Representatives today because they got more votes and that is how this country operates my dear. There were Many Many Many Many Republican Senators and Congressmen who won that were on the same ballot that Trump was on when he lost. This kind of talk does our country no good and you should stop it!!!!!
It's the same in the UK everything is going up I picked up my country living magazine today and it will be my last it has gone up to£5.99 from £4.99 and like you my washing machine died I called a guy out who told me it was to old to fix and then charged me £60. The clutch in my van went £590 to fix then I had 2 punchers in a 2 week period £100 . Then the fridge packed in , I had 2 small ones in the boiler room so I have one on top of the other there was no way I would buy new I think I had spent enough. Thanks for sharing.
I used to buy that when it was 2.50 ,now it's full of unrealistic expectations and adverts..used to have some lovely ideas and hacks,nice interviews etc the only ads were on last couple of pages.
Great inspirational video again. I am trying to grow food in my garden but with the horrible wet weather all summer, I haven't been very successful. I wish we had Azure Standard in the UK as a backup.
We are living in a good time. Unemployment was just at a 50 year low. I suggest you look at each years unemployment rate over the last 50 years. You might be surprised on how high they were in some of those years. Interest rates are low and way way below the 50 year average. Stock Market keeps going higher and higher because of the strong economy. Inflation caused by the pandemic is starting come back down. We are doing better than any other country in the world. I always said those that like to complain be careful for you might get something to really complain about.
Get them now. Call a few places and then either price match or ask for a discount. Just be persistent and very very sweet. You'll be surprised how many places will give you money off items.
@@MorganHillFarms I'm from a 3rd world country but have lived here over 40 years. Sad to see it happening, but I recognize all the signs. The fake "official numbers" about the economy, puppet regimes, propaganda, media manipulation, paid rioters, paid political audiences, corruption, inflation, etc.
My husband has a 25 yr. Old Ford Focus. The power steering pump went out Saturday. He got on youtube found a video on replacing it, bot a pump at autozone and is replacing it himself. He's slow, so it may take a couple of days but he's 83. 😮 He always says " People do that and I'm a people so I can do it."
That is a great attitude to have. So often I panic when something breaks but if I take a little bit to just look at the big picture, I usually find an easy solution:)
We ARE strapped for cash,no need to act like we are..its tough going! Daughter currently in hospital day 2 for induction of new little person..i cant even go visit as our car has been off the road 6 months ..keeping on living in gratitude for what we have, and that i can be here for the grandchildren ❤
Wow! Your joyful spirit is so refreshing:) I hope someday I can get to the point that I am joyful and prayerful in all things. Jesus is still working on me:) Congrats on the new baby. What a blessing!
Another great way to save is to DIY your own salad dressings, seasoning mixes, baking mixes and other condiments. An added benefit is that you know and can control the ingredients. I found a great recipe for ranch dressing made from ingredients I keep on hand that tastes better than store bought AND I can pronounce all the ingredients. 😊
Great tips. I e yet to find a good Italian recipe. Feel free to share if you have one:)
You have a very good perspective!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Yep! Our washing machine stopped working last week and it was $132 just for a technician to come out and look at it. We were lucky that it only needed a small part that came in about 4 days, but all together spent $330. MUCH cheaper than buying a new one.
I feel like a washing machine is a whole new beast to tackle yourself! I’m not sure I could get by with fixing that one myself:)
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984
Isn’t it crazy how we can look back and see what all these people said in the past about what would become of our nation? They knew but no one else was paying attention.
@@MorganHillFarms So true! I sure hope people are paying attention now.
Good for you for trying to fix your fridge! I do the same thing. I've fixed my oven about 4 times, my fridge several times and my dishwasher twice. I did everything by looking it up on You Tube. It's WAY too expensive to go out and buy something new right now.
RUclips is a great resource! You can learn anything on there!
Great encouragement! I had a time when my fridge conked out, the car conked out and the AC conked out all in the same week. Chaos! When the new fridge had problems 3 years later, I RUclips'd the fix and did it myself - and changed out the igniters on my wall oven 3 times and fixed the dishwasher that wouldn't drain and replaced all the wheels in the rack. It is remarkable both how disposable they intend appliances to be these days... and how it is relatively easy and inexpensive to fix most items yourself. I don't try to repair cars though. I figure this gal has to draw a line somewhere. lol Good luck with your repairs!
I am with you on that. The car is also where I draw the line. I once tried to replace a timing belt and water pump. I did manage to disassemble quite a bit but then didn’t have the right tools to proceed. I had to call a mobile mechanic!
Our central air just went out and needed Freon…well this administration banned the import and export and production of Freon…says it releases CO2….the most efficient refrigerant. So now there’s a shortage and the cost to find and replace the Freon was $3,000. just for refrigerant. So we got a new central air unit….basic model with a newer less effective refrigerant …$6,000. BUT starting in 2025 HCAC companies cannot sell these models and it’s a new flammable refrigerant that needs a monitor because it’s flammable and none of the HVAC people we talked to feelthis new flammable refrigerant isn’t going to work and units will cost 30% more 😳 Our government must hate us ….putting mandates on technology that is dangerous, not efficient or reliable, technology is not even there yet….they don’t care 😩
I agree living below your means is the best thing you can do right now. With talk of the 5 major ports possibly being shut down I stocked a little more food for the just in case it’s not like it will go to waste. I’m also looking into getting ready for next garden season so I have everything I need come January when I start growing again.
That’s smart getting what you need now for next years garden. I started doing that a few years ago along with anything for food preservation I may be low on.
Yes! Definitely prepare now. And look for sales on seeds!
@@MorganHillFarms ~Not bragging because this is my life style. I have 1000’s of seeds as well as save seeds from my own plants. I do love to add more when the sales are at 50%. I’m a preserver also..love to can, dehydrate. Turkey breast on sale for .99lb have a couple in the oven as I post to can up. Being prepared is something we all can do one day at a time.
Girl, you are so right! I, too, and baffled as to how people will survive in the next few years if this present admin is extended. We have an old 1997 Yukon that has been a gem to us, and we also buy what it needs. Before we buy it, we always ask ourselves if we could buy another vehicle for the cost of that repair. We have 2 newer vehicles, but this one has never let us down in the snow.
Sadly that's the whole point, to stress people's finances to the point they are begging for a government "solution". Regardless of being left or right, most will be begging for a gov't solution.
I do agree with you. I really believe that working towards self sufficiency ( you and your immediate community) will be our only hope.
I recently tried repairing my dryer and did! But it went out once again. Things are too expensive. We rarely buy anything brand new, all of our furniture is secondhand, and I diy/repair everything that I possibly can. These times are rough.
Same with my furniture as well. It is all old and I would love to have a “decorated and Pinterest worthy decor” but it’s just not smart in this economy.
The Dock Workers Strike is over. They got a 62 percent pay increase. The cost of goods will be going higher.
Living below my means and has done me well. Spending money honestly just creates anxiety. My goal is to have as few bills and as little debt as possible.
I agree 100%. The thing that kills me are property taxes because when you own everything, you still have to pay those taxes that go up every year!
GREAT youtube channel!🎯
I agree completely; living below our means will bring more peace of mind in the long run. My husband and I are retired but spend our time doing repairs, growing our food, cooking from scratch, taking care of domestic jobs ourselves just to live below our means. We rarely go out and continue to look for ways to trim our spending in order to create a cushion in our budget. We find ourselves constantly looking for ways to make do or reuse items. I now wash and reuse plastic bags in order to avoid buying ziplocs, we use plain brown packaging paper to drain bacon instead of buying paper towels, installed bidets so we could stop buying TP, bake all our own bread products, and last week I learned to make flour tortillas because I just refuse to pay more than $5 for a package at the store. I feel like I'm living in a version of Stranger Things.
I know it’s a lot of work but I dream of this life with my husband when the kids are grown and he is retired. I will finally have time to learn all the skills I want to try!
I will drive my 2012 hyundai suv until the wheels fall off. I'm so over paying ridiculous tags, insurance and monthly payments....I hope your part fixes your fridge!!
Thank you! I don’t know how people pay a 700-1200$ a month car payment these days. As long as it gets me from point A to B, I don’t care if it’s new!
You are an amazing person to care so much for your family and others.its really refreshing to see people like you so down to earth and wonderful..I live around stuck up rich people with useless ranches that produce nothing people that are clueless..
You are so kind! Thank you for your sweet words. A lot of people who have money and resources take things for granted simply because they’ve always had those things available. I hope they begin to see what is happening and put their property to good use!
Great video. I always enjoy your content! Can you please share the books and resources you used to start your garden?
Yes! I’ve got a video coming up with all that info!
Fingers crossed that all the repairs work for you!!!
It worked!!!
It always hits in multiples. Recently had car maintenance/repairs then the next month the HVAC.
I know! It seems like it is just a continuous series of catastrophes these days!
Girl! We have a 99 van high top chevy express. I LOVE that thing! But, we have moved and I HAVE to have a 4 wheel drive. So, we purchased a 2003 yukon xl for $2500. We’ve put about $500 in it. Selling the van to recoup the cost. M husband does all the work on our vehicles. RUclips is his friend with mechanic work. I bet your husband or even you could change out some parts easy.
So many times, convenience of having someone else do the work for you wins out in our world today. I am glad we have been able to learn and repair our own things……except for the car. The last time I attempted that, I removed my water pump and then was stuck. ( I didn’t have the right tools to go any further. It was probably a lofty goal to try and replace my timing belt and water pump myself!
@@MorganHillFarms I hear you on that! I’m definitely not the one doing the mechanic work lol my husband is! But sometimes when he’s busy and can’t get to things, I have to surrender also and pay someone for help. I completely understand!
Great video. The hubby and I went grocery shopping at Walmart yesterday and spent $224 on groceries for 3 people 😱 It is CRAZY out there. I don’t know how most people are paying their bills and feeding themselves. We literally never go out to eat and haven’t had any sort of vacation in years. We are praying Trump wins 🙏🏼🇺🇸
I feel your pain. Sadly, I think we may be in for a let down in Nov. Not because he won’t get the votes…….
Well, when have Harris saying she wants to help the middle class with public housing …be scared! We knew what would go down with Biden and we did things like bought 1/2 a steer in beef….we won’t even have meat under Harris….you will eat bugs, own nothing and be happy 😢
@@MorganHillFarms As a Lifelong Ronald Reagan Conservative Republican what do you mean by "Not because he won't get the votes." If he gets the votes he wins and if he doesn't get the votes he loses. We have a Republican held House of Representatives today because they got more votes and that is how this country operates my dear. There were Many Many Many Many Republican Senators and Congressmen who won that were on the same ballot that Trump was on when he lost. This kind of talk does our country no good and you should stop it!!!!!
Good for you young lady!
If you think about it, try to make a video of you doing the fridge repair.
Thank you! Im not sure anyone would watch that video:). I just pray that this works and the fridge starts working again.
@@MorganHillFarms I fixed my dishwasher watching youtube.
Hi from north Georgia, with the cooler temperatures I hope I can get the rest of my fall garden planted.
I hope so too!
It's the same in the UK everything is going up I picked up my country living magazine today and it will be my last it has gone up to£5.99 from £4.99 and like you my washing machine died I called a guy out who told me it was to old to fix and then charged me £60. The clutch in my van went £590 to fix then I had 2 punchers in a 2 week period £100 . Then the fridge packed in , I had 2 small ones in the boiler room so I have one on top of the other there was no way I would buy new I think I had spent enough. Thanks for sharing.
I am so sorry to hear that! These things seem to hit all at once making it that much harder to catch back up if we even can!
I used to buy that when it was 2.50 ,now it's full of unrealistic expectations and adverts..used to have some lovely ideas and hacks,nice interviews etc the only ads were on last couple of pages.
Yeah car prices are crazy
Formidable partage 😊
À bientôt
Built in obsolescence should be outlawed..things should be made to last and be repairable at reasonable cost.
I agree! But that is not how money is made.
Great inspirational video again. I am trying to grow food in my garden but with the horrible wet weather all summer, I haven't been very successful. I wish we had Azure Standard in the UK as a backup.
I believe the state of Texas has battled with extremely wet weather as well this season. Im so sorry.
Please let me know if that fixed your fridge.
Yes! It worked!
most of todays economic issues are tied to not wanting to sacrafice for everything they want. Nobody wants to have to wait for the blessings in life.
We are a microwave society for sure. I start gratification. I fear for when those conveniences are not there any longer.
Oh make fermented cabbage saykrat! I just made 8 packed quarts and have another two gallons going! Then I freeze and dehydrate it!
I will! My ferments are never successful in the warmer seasons, but fall and winter always gives me great success.
Don't forget about your recommended books video.
I know! I need to get that one done!
We are living in a good time. Unemployment was just at a 50 year low. I suggest you look at each years unemployment rate over the last 50 years. You might be surprised on how high they were in some of those years. Interest rates are low and way way below the 50 year average. Stock Market keeps going higher and higher because of the strong economy. Inflation caused by the pandemic is starting come back down. We are doing better than any other country in the world. I always said those that like to complain be careful for you might get something to really complain about.
I need brakes and tires. Yikes.
Get them now. Call a few places and then either price match or ask for a discount. Just be persistent and very very sweet. You'll be surprised how many places will give you money off items.
We've begun our descent into third world status, enjoy the ride.
Never thought we would see this day, but here it is!
@@MorganHillFarms I'm from a 3rd world country but have lived here over 40 years. Sad to see it happening, but I recognize all the signs. The fake "official numbers" about the economy, puppet regimes, propaganda, media manipulation, paid rioters, paid political audiences, corruption, inflation, etc.
Please, sister, I follow you on RUclips and Instagram. Please help me find a job contract on a farm. May God bless you.🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦