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Buying with Care: Smart Tips for Selecting Products to Extend Furniture Lifespan

Koupon Karen

In this guide, we’ll share smart tips that help you discern which products to select that will prolong the lifespan of your furniture, ensuring they remain as centerpieces in your home for years to come. Getting The Right Wax Selecting the proper wax for your wooden furniture is akin to choosing the right protection for your skin.

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. You also want to make sure they sell furniture too!

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Ways to save on furniture.

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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems.

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How to Find Affordable Ways to Improve Your Swimming Pool Fast

Koupon Karen

Refresh with New Patio Furniture A simple switch-up of your poolside furniture can breathe new life into the area. Patching and Cleaning To maintain the pristine appearance and functionality of your pool, it is crucial to address minor repairs promptly.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Sports/extracurriculars were funded by Mom cleaning houses/church. Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. I’ll be working until I die in the harness😊 5. What’s your best frugal win? As a young 20 something, that felt big!

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Home Repair – Fix It When It Breaks.