Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. 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. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. If you bring in a new chair, take another piece of furniture out. Boy, did I declutter.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Your baby’s nursery should be a calm, yet stimulating room where your little one can grow, learn and explore. Curtail your future furniture expenses by purchasing a well-made convertible crib. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture. Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Growing up in America in the fifties and sixties, I seldom saw negotiation in action. My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. Garage sales – need I say more? off the price.

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202