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Everybody needs a Mr Shoestring!

Poor Mr S is in an exhausted heap on the sofa. I think the week up on the roof in the cold wind sorting out the leaks has taken its toll. It was in a pretty poor state. I guess the whole thing will … [Read more...]

Getting organised and decluttering

The key to a lot of people living in a small house is organisation. I have to stand a bit of mess as I live with a very untidy family, and I don't want to get all anal about it. I have been to … [Read more...]

Sometimes you just need a break

We had intended to continue with the decorating yesterday but neither of us could face another day of it. The house was covered with dust and grime, there was laundry everywhere that I couldn't get … [Read more...]

Are we there yet?

Four days of decorating the hall and we are only about half way through! There is so much woodwork to repair, rub down, scrub and paint. Eight doors and doorframes, the bannisters, window sills and … [Read more...]

Manual Labour

I had no time for a blog post yesterday - the decorating has started!! I knew the hallway was going to be a pain to redecorate. What it really needs is replastering, not just sprucing up, but the … [Read more...]

Pauper’s Paradise

  We don't live in a fancy house; we aren't situated in a particularly sought after area. Shoestring Cottage is actually a 1940's ex local authority semi in Essex. However, as was often … [Read more...]

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About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…

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