Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? One of the fastest ways to change the look of a room is to repaint it, but even that is not cheap – even if you do it yourself. I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Do it yourself. Instead of hiring someone to do something, try doing it yourself first. If you don’t know how to do it, search online. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale. 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.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance. I thought I knew all about keeping a house. It doesn’t pay to re-decorate every few years.

Home 100

Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100