Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores.
The Frugal Girl
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
I sanded it down in my dad’s garage. When I paint furniture in a light color, I often have to use caulk to fill in some gaps; the light color makes them rather unsightly. I used my trusty Bosch orbital sander. (at Since my primary objective with this rehab was to keep costs down, I opted to use the original hardware.
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Couponing 101
MARCH 28, 2019
So this door turned entryway bench will require that you either have an old door lying around or can find one at a local garage sale or hardware store. Or you can use this as a great excuse to get yourself a new one! Let us know how it went in the comments below! Door Turned Entryway Bench.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 9, 2013
It takes only four to six hours to install a floodlight on your garage, and materials usually cost less than $100. Measure the distance between the top of the box to the ceiling of your garage. Use a straight coupling to join the conduit and the elbow. Use a garden fork to aerate a small yard. Install a Floodlight.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 3, 2011
Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. 2) Create extra seating , and save on furniture costs, by using colorful floor pillows.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 19, 2013
Many secondhand sites and consignment stores sell expensive, barely-used baby convertible cribs for a fraction of the cost compared to a department store or boutique. Use a Dresser as a Changing Table. When your child outgrows diapers you can continue using the dresser for her clothing. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture.
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