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A Lego bookshelf for Zoe

The Frugal Girl

Zoe loves to build Lego kits, and she didn’t have much of a place to store some of her bigger pieces. A nice thing about using the same paint over and over is that this shelf is exactly the same shade of white as Zoe’s bed, which I painted several years ago when I took apart Sonia and Zoe’s bunkbeds.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound.

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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. The first thing that you have to do is look at thrift stores in a new light. If you are looking for ways to cut costs in your household, you should take the time to check out some of the thrift stores in your area.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. 4) Use everyday items for unique accessories.

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Cheapest TP in town!

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

REprinted by reader request: The other place was an interesting store. It''s a discount/resale/thrift store connected to Clark''s Wholesale Paints. Besides knit caps and winter gloves for $2.00, they had new tools at huge discounts, used furniture, Route 66 memorabilia, and very good prices on latex paint.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

. #1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. New furniture is expensive. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. In fact, it can be shockingly expensive.

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Small Space Organizational and Décor Tips

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Use a pop of color or a bold metal, like copper or rose gold, to spice up your room with light and a conversation piece. Plus, storing your toiletries and rolled or folded towels in pain sight makes it look like your bathroom is right out of a spa! Get some multi-use furniture. Paint can make all the difference.