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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can have a custom piece for the cost of some sandpaper, new hardware and paint that you wouldn’t be able to find at stores. There are plenty of how-to videos when it comes to refinishing furniture, and it’s not difficult if you follow the tutorials. Go Frugal'

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, to protect the glass and window/door hardware you have to tape and paper it. Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. Otherwise I would have lost brain cells and gotten sick to my stomach. What do you think the difference is?

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. This one is heavy duty metal and oak with brass hardware. – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Five Home Renovation Savings Tips Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money Not So Free – Free Things. Anne Taylor tops – $3.

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