Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps! It can be free service as well. Money Tips'

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Garage Lamps Garage Sale Free 200

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! This is a cool trick and all you need is some chalkboard paint. Paint your frame the color of your choice or leave plain. Allow to dry and reassemble.

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Painting Garage Inexpensive Frugal Lives 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Curtail your future furniture expenses by purchasing a well-made convertible crib. Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94