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Buying with Care: Smart Tips for Selecting Products to Extend Furniture Lifespan

Koupon Karen

In this guide, we’ll share smart tips that help you discern which products to select that will prolong the lifespan of your furniture, ensuring they remain as centerpieces in your home for years to come. Getting The Right Wax Selecting the proper wax for your wooden furniture is akin to choosing the right protection for your skin.

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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

It would be so much fun to have a furniture rehab class with all of you. But I also want to encourage all of you by saying that no one ever taught me how to paint furniture. But no furniture! pick something that doesn’t need a bunch of repairs. I’m always inspired by your work! do something small. Let me know!

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment.

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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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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Using thrift stores to find used furniture is a great idea for college students (living in apartments and rental houses) and young professionals/couples who want furniture but who do not want to spend a lot of money.

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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

Every homeowner knows their home is a major investment that needs to be protected with maintenance and repairs, but not everyone knows how to perform home maintenance and professionals are expensive. For example, the average homeowner isn’t going to be able to troubleshoot and repair major plumbing and electrical problems.

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The magic of leather dyes and leather repair kits

Discount Coder UK

I sourced these DIY leather repair and restoration products on the excellent Furniture Clinic site, designed to save you a small fortune on. Discounts & Tips DIY leather repair leather repair' Here are just a few of them.

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