Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. How to make used furniture usable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2011

A lot of us frequent garage sales. But once you have made your millions – would you still go garage sale-ing? Why would a millionaire want to continue to shop at garage sales? Garage sales are one of the few USA venues where negotiation on the price of goods to be bought is expected.

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Garage Sale Garage Real Estate Sale 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Kitchen Appliances.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Take time to shop around to figure out what exactly you want done. When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Maybe it is just something you found at a sale that doesn’t quite match your decor. Upholstery work is expensive and hard, but if you do tackle it yourself, you can save big bucks. So, I went on some exploratory shopping trips. First I looked online to see what the average cost of re-upholstery services were.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100