Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 5, 2012
When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? You may think you hid your gold coins well, but you would be surprised at just how obvious your “hiding place” is to a professional burglar. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 4, 2013
I love going to garage sales. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps! Free is good, right? Maybe, maybe not. Money Tips'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 10, 2013
Clap sticks from decorated paint stirrers. Your School’s Music Department May Already Have Instruments. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Maracas from individual serving sized raisin boxes and dried beans.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) and still have the wedding furniture we bought 44 years ago!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 3, 2011
While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. You may be able to find pillows for a fraction of the original price.
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