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I have some stuff from Big Lots that's like 6 years old
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Also know that cheapest is not always best. Some things are worth spending more on to get mid grade or higher quality stuff. There was an article floating around about that recently I think I saw...
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Buy items that can be used for camping. Folding chairs, folding tables, portable stoves, portable pots/pans, plateware.
It can be used for camping and when the zombies come and you have to flee.
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Buy a camp chair and find something to put your TV on your all set then. Then start looking for used items on craigslist/garage sales.
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For sofas, I'd only buy leather sofas in good condition on craigslist...upholstered sofa...god knows who's done what on them....
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Ask extended family and friends if they have any household stuff they don't need anymore. When I moved into an apartment in college and then bought a house afterwards, family and friends were more...
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Ask onFreecycle and go at the end of yardsale and estatesales when they dont want to haul furniture back inside.
Also the night before large trash day cruise alleyways for stuff that was thrown...
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Give yourself a budget. Decide what you want to spend and work off that.
Wood furniture - tables, chairs, dressers, etc. are fine to purchase used.
Resale furniture shops and craigslist are...
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While I love finding cheap stuff at Ikea, you really have to weigh out what pieces you want to cheap out on. Bookshelves, desks, dressers, etc. won't see a lot of traffic, I'll get from Ikea....
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I usually buy my kitchen items from discount stores like Marshalls or when it goes on sale/clearance from various stores from B&M to online. I stick to well known brands such as Circulon, Analon,...
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Kitchen equipment and tools: Restaurant supply house - cheapest and best quality
Furniture: Used from Craigslist
Appliances: Depending on your preference and the particular appliance, used...
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walmart will be your favorite place to go shopping.
dont forget you can also pick up tons of cleaning supplies and cheap plasticware (tubs, containers, brushes, sponges etc.) at your 99 cent store.
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:iagree:
And add Goodwill to the mix IMO
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I am soon to be a new renter. Have lived at home with parents the last few years after college. I am looking for any good ideas to save money on home furnishings. I have literally nothing, just a...
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Avoid chipboard, fiberboard, and "foil" as much as possible.
Chipboard is not only heavier than solid wood or plywood, but shelves made of it sag much more, especially in high humidity, and...
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there's usually a black guy in every neighborhood selling new furniture for 70-80% off retail.
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I dont think you should spend a lot of money on quality furniture. That quality furniture in most cases is going to look tacky in 10 years, this is especially true with living room furniture. ...
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How long do you plan on renting? Will you be moving each year? Stuff can get banged up pretty good after several moves, so if you think you may be moving to a new apartment every year or so, don't...
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I was in the same buying boat this last month after getting married.
You can get some excellent prices on nice furniture if you buy closeout floor models. I got an $800 couch from Haverty's for...
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If you have money now dont waste it on crap furniture that you will replace in a year or 2. Ashley furniture has decent quality nice looking stuff for reasonable prices. I'm talking bedroom/living...
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Are you renting an actual house or living in the city? If the city and renting an apartment, drop by the loading dock of your building (or close buildings you have access to on the weekend) on your...
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IKEA!!! Most of their stuff is pretty good and will last a while, and if it breaks, at least you wont be out a ton of money. A lot of expensive furniture is made in Asia anyway, and barely any...
