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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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! The antique lamp. Free is good, right? Money Tips'

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How about when a lamp stops working? At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! What do you do when a pair of socks gets a hole in the heel? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. The Fixer Movement.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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