I was on a field trip today at the pumpkin patch.  They had a gift store which had a nice covered porch, complete with rocking chairs and decorations.  I’m glad I walked up to the porch because I spotted these cute planters which are simply old dresser drawers.  My husband and I enjoy antiques, rustic decorations, and repurposing old items so I really liked this idea. 

Seeing these dresser drawer planters has stirred a curiosity for other things you can do with dresser drawers.  Rather than tossing your old drawers to the curb, consider one of these ideas:

Underbed storage – Better Homes & …read more

September is the best time to buy plants and patio furniture. Home improvement stores and garden centers are anxious to move their summer inventory so that they can make room for the fall and winter merchandise. It’s a great time for you to save.

Now that’s it’s the end of summer, stores are drastically marking down their patio furniture.  Most stores have marked their inventory down 75% percent!  I found chairs, tables, and benches, but unfortunately I could not find a matching set of anything.  Perhaps you will have better luck than I did.  I’m still hoping for an unexpected bargain somewhere.
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In case you don’t know, we have a new addition in our family.  We had only a few days to prepare for J and we needed a dresser for his things.  I’m a bit too thrifty and cheap to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a dresser.

We stopped by our local thrift store to see what they had to offer.  We found this dresser for only $30!  A pretty good buy, I think.  It was a bit dirty and needed a little TLC, but I think it’s perfect for our new family member.
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If you’re like me, you don’t want to spend a fortune buying new living room furniture or having your old stuff recovered.  Thankfully, there is a company that offers an affordable way to help with that problem.  I’m sure you all have heard of Sure Fit slipcovers.  Sure Fit makes it easy and inexpensive to freshen up old, worn furniture.   I just received the new catalog and am amazed with all the different products they have available now.
Sure Fit has something to fit anyone’s needs.  Whether you have a loose back cushion couch, a t-cushion couch, a recliner, futon, or …read more