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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Home renovations are a necessary process when you own your home. Not only will renovations provide pleasure and function to you, but they could increase the sale value of your home a bit. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Plan ahead.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I let them sit in the sun for several days as well to let the sun disinfect them.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I made a set of short drapes for my son’s room by simply putting a hem all around the fabric and attaching a tape at the top that let me insert hooks that made the pleats form. I believe that your opportunity cost would be too great as well. Some of these kinds of projects also require minimal skills. Sewing takes time.

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