[organsnyder]

It's certainly not easy. However, if you really want to pursue the lifestyle being discussed here, it's likely a necessity.

It's counter-intuitive, but often living frugally requires a higher up-front cost (such as buying quality, higher-priced goods that will cost less in replacement and maintenance in the long-run).

[balabaster]

Buy right, buy once... a motto that seems to be lost on consumerism. Also, not only buy right buy once, but buy items that are easy to service and maintain with easily available quality parts rather than throwing things out and replacing them because of planned obsolescence.

Also, never cut corners on a job, it'll save you time and effort in the longer term. Do it right, do it once.

Do your research up front, it may seem like a lot of time, but it'll pay dividends in the long run.