Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. 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. Ways to save on furniture.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
It’s possible to find good-quality used furniture for a fraction of the price you would spend on new furniture. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. You can also find truly interesting pieces at estate sales. Don’t be!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. The old cabinets, faucets, furniture and drapes go on the block. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Large model doll house complete with furniture – $75.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
We lack all the stuff our parents spent years accumulating – stuff like furniture, cookware, bedding, and etc. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You donate to suitable charities.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 13, 2013
. #1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. New furniture is expensive. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. In fact, it can be shockingly expensive.
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