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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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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. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Try re-arranging furniture and a deep cleaning instead. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. Keep your vehicle instead of trading it in every 2 or 3 years.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. Old sheets and torn blankets are used to protect furniture as it is moved. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. We save boxes to ship items. Small Utility Items.

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