Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

For awhile, there was a trend called ‘Shabby Chic’ Old wooden furniture, painted white – with crackled or chipped finishes – were highly regarded by collectors and decorators. Paintings, as we all know from watching the Road Show, sometimes gain value when properly cleaned and brightened.

Collectibles 170

Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

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. Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. Use a Dresser as a Changing Table.

Budgeting 94

Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. Household items NOT included would be food, paintings, antiques, other objects of art, jewelry, gems, and collections. However, this year we were in Pittsburgh and I missed out on the event.and the cash. Household items.

Donation 100

Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 100