Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Others are perhaps trying to keep up with the Jones by staying current with all the latest trends. From what I can see here there is a lot of desire to follow trends and show off the wonderful success.” Trends come and go. ” What is the cost?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

Some things can be repaired, but usually true collectors want original condition. Don’t clean or repair immediately. For awhile, there was a trend called ‘Shabby Chic’ Old wooden furniture, painted white – with crackled or chipped finishes – were highly regarded by collectors and decorators.

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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. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Although our citizens don’t practice the very visible haggling over every item for sale that I saw on that Mexican vacation, I believe we are seeing a trend toward more price negotiation in the U.S.A. Garage sales – need I say more? Catch Up With A Changed America. off the price.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. And don’t forget the newest trend, disposable paper towel for your hands. There is a growing trend for “ family cloth ” which is reusable cloth to replace toilet paper. Shower repairs and sink faucet repairs can save a lot of money once they stop leaking.

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