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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you already own all of the furniture and accessories you will need to furnish your apartment, this will allow you to do more with less. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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Why Did I Buy That!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Last week I visited a garage sale. This is a biggie while you are on vacation (you won’t get back this way, buy it now) or at a sale event (such as a garage sale or estate sale or auction). And furnish it with love.

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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. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. A lot of people give away their furniture and other furnishings and belongings simply because it is easier and faster than selling it. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor.

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How I Saved $1400 by Upholstering My Chairs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I own a condo at a local lake that came furnished. Two heavy wing back recliners were among the furnishings. Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. But, I will never tackle another upholstery job! My experience.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Tips For Furnishing an Apartment Cheaply by Ann’s Entitled Life. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! by Melissa’s Bargains. We Bought Half A Cow by Ann’s Entitled Life.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Tips For Furnishing an Apartment Cheaply by Ann’s Entitled Life. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! by Melissa’s Bargains. We Bought Half A Cow by Ann’s Entitled Life.