Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

How about when a lamp stops working? Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. How can you start your own repair cafe?

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

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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Garage Lamps Garage Sale Free 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

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. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255