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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. Again, you want to always be polite when asking for a discount.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can lean a mirror against a wall.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

. #1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. New furniture is expensive. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. In fact, it can be shockingly expensive.