Things You'll Need:
- Transportation
- Some spare money
- Paint
- Paint brushes
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Step 1
The first location that you may have great luck with finding inexpensive furniture is at YARD SALES and GARAGE SALES! Many people advertise these on craigslist and in your local newspaper. Plus, at these sales you can almost always haggle on the prices.
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Step 2
Another place you can usually find decent furniture for low prices is at Goodwill stores. Even if you do not have a truck or a car large enough to haul the furniture off you can stop by a Goodwill and see what they have for sale. If you see something you like you can pay for it and come within a few days in a different vehicle to pick up the furniture. (I suggest asking a neighbor or friend if you can borrow their truck)
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Step 3
Some people may be able to save money by transforming their old furniture into something they would like to use in their apartment. Maybe you could paint that old table or bookshelf to make it look brand new or just touch it up a bit.
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Step 4
Another great idea to furnish your apartment or home inexpensively is to live with one or more roommates. This way you can all share the costs of furniture. Maybe one person could buy the stuff needed in the kitchen while another roommate buys a loveseat and couch. When your lease runs out you will not lose any money if everyone buys separate stuff for everyone to share. However, if both roommates pay for the couch it will be difficult to decide who gets to take the couch.
Comments
josh4q said
on 11/4/2009 I just moved into a new place and have very little furniture so this article was great for me! 5* + rec
ajmaddox said
on 10/28/2009 Great tips to save money!
monaliesa said
on 10/26/2009 Good advice!
parkerk said
on 10/12/2009 All wonderful Tips! Thank you
babyhype said
on 10/6/2009 Wonderful idea about seperating the rooms and letting each roomate take the responsibility. I wish I'd known this a few years ago. Great job.