Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Neighborhood sales are my favorite, and they are prolific in spring and fall. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. That is what this is.

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance. ” What is the cost?

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

However, she enjoyed her hobby immensely and kept right on collecting things of interest to her. If you do find a bargain, there is most likely something wrong with the object. Paintings, as we all know from watching the Road Show, sometimes gain value when properly cleaned and brightened. Buy pieces only in great condition.

Collectibles 170

Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Picture frames are one of those household items you can find anywhere. Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! This is a cool trick and all you need is some chalkboard paint. A vanity tray!

Painting 40

Painting Garage Inexpensive Frugal Lives 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. Last, I searched through the games I had at home to find player tokens, play money and dice.

Games 100

Games Making Garage Sale Kids and Family 100