Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? How often do people redo their rooms? Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) ” What is the cost?

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

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. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. Ways to save on furniture. Updating the look.

Re-use 100

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. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance. I thought I knew all about keeping a house. It doesn’t pay to re-decorate every few years.

Home 100

Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100