Americas Cheapest Family... - TLC #15 - Summary

Summary

The text is an episode of "America's Cheapest Family" where the family is preparing to sell their house. They are trying to make the house look more appealing to potential buyers by making repairs and improvements. The family is very frugal and tries to save money wherever possible. For example, they replace damaged items with cheaper alternatives, like a homemade toilet plunger made from a plier and a wrench. They also try to extend the lifespan of their furniture by reusing and repairing it.

The family is also considering raising animals for food, such as pigs and chickens. They believe that this will not only reduce their grocery bills but also provide them with a source of income. However, there are concerns about the ethical implications of raising animals for food, particularly how to handle the death of the animals.

The episode ends with the family feeling bad for their children, who may not be prepared for the responsibilities of maintaining the animals and the time it will take. The family is portrayed as very resourceful and determined to save money, even if it means making significant changes to their lifestyle.

Facts

1. The speaker starts by mentioning a musical track and the sponsor, Lord's Mobile.
2. The speaker has a third collaboration with Lord's Mobile, and it's also the fifth anniversary of the game.
3. The speaker is giving away $500,000 to the Make-a-Wish Foundation as part of the game's fifth anniversary celebration.
4. The speaker describes Lord's Mobile as a great strategy game where players can develop their own kingdom, recruit massive armies, and do arrow formations.
5. The speaker also mentions that the game is not only about brutal fights, but players can also make friends.
6. The speaker has experienced meeting his future wife and winning money while playing the game.
7. The speaker talks about a guild that supports players in every war for the game's giveaway.
8. The speaker mentions two ways to win the top 15 players in the might rank section, which can win a thousand dollars in cash each.
9. The speaker also mentions that the players can win the most prized possession of all, a Lord's Mobile with a PewDiePie signature.
10. The speaker talks about a realtor coming to give an assessment and evaluate what needs to be done before putting the house in the market.
11. The speaker talks about the yard and the fence, which needs to be replaced as it is a little piecemealed.
12. The speaker discusses the cost of replacing the carpet in the house, which could range from $1,800 to $2,000.
13. The speaker talks about the budget of the house, which is $30,000.
14. The speaker mentions the possibility of patching up the carpet rather than buying a new one.
15. The speaker discusses the cost of replacing a carpet, which could range from $4,000 to $20,000.
16. The speaker talks about the possibility of borrowing furniture from a neighbor for an open house.
17. The speaker talks about the idea of raising a pig and getting a pig out of it, which could save money on eggs and meat.
18. The speaker talks about the idea of starting a farm and raising animals for a fraction of the cost as it would be to buy organic food.
19. The speaker talks about the idea of killing the pig when it grows up, which could be cold, but it could also be a good way to save money.
20. The speaker talks about the possibility of getting chickens, which would be laying half a dozen eggs a day, and goats, which would be saving $12 a day on a gallon of milk.