Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance. ” What is the cost?

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Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. Do it yourself. Instead of hiring someone to do something, try doing it yourself first. Plan a movie or game night.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership. Know what you are getting into with home ownership – it may not be cheaper than renting! I thought I knew all about keeping a house.

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Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100