Comments on: A refurbishing dervish (Day 269)…

By: Handyman in Jacksonville

Handyman in Jacksonville — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:50:34 +0000

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By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:43:58 +0000

Going off the hotel comment… Around here we have a resale store that is strictly stuff from hotels that have redecorated and its super cheap. I got a stylish sturdy and clean sleeper sofa there. If you can find a place like that it’d be a great find.

By: blah

blah — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:33:38 +0000

Don’t forget to hit up yard sales and estate sales! You can get AMAZING things at some of those. Also, when hotels decide to redecorate, they sell the furniture at super low prices. Hit those up for massive discounts.

By: neomyth

neomyth — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:42:55 +0000

Don’t forget freecycle.org! I found a lovely and huge wooden desk that I am in te process off sanding back and revarnishing. Once i’ve finished I’ll have a gorgeous desk that looks brand new for the cost of a tin of lacquer and some elbow grease.

But I agree, a single and good looking handyman to help is a very good idea.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:30:11 +0000

GREAT IDEA!!!

when my husband and I married, and we were “setting up house” I was the only nearby grandchild with a pick-up truck. As a result, I ended up with lots of “old” stuff – antiques and such that were worn but “FREE” to fill my home. Now, years later, I find that these are the things I treasure most – because they have the energy of my grandmother, grandfather, great aunt, great grandparents, etc. home. Some people would say my style is hodge podge, but you know, this stuff is extremely sturdy, has held up better than anything made of particle board, and really is “RE-USE”.

Go for it! And enjoy it!