Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. This one is heavy duty metal and oak with brass hardware.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. I used a standard hardware store staple gun that shot thick 3/8″ staples and was very hard to use. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. One project that almost anyone can do with just a few of the right tools is painting. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89