Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2014
We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. We furnished our house almost for free by using a few methods: Repurpose Old Pieces . We painted the chair white (it used to be espresso brown) and freshened up the beige suede seat with a mustard color fabric that went well with the room.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2015
If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs. Books and DVDs.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 30, 2014
Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. What home decorating basics have you found work well? Rugs, decor, window treatments, and furniture can all add texture. They can certainly make a room look quite tacky if they are out in the open. Get Organized'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
We leave the nest – move out of Mom and Dad’s well stocked home. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. We rent a shelter (usually), and it is bare! We struggle to get more stuff – without money it can be difficult.
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