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Posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 11:33:39
I decided to go to a university some two hours away from where I live now, but I did so too late to get a place in the dorms... so apartment life is apparently in my future. (Well, my own apartment life, anyway, seeing as I already live in one.)
Most of the apartments I've seen so far in my price range provide a fridge and stove, so that's probably not a concern. Everything else, on the other hand... yikes. I'll be amazed if I don't forget a million things which I later can't afford.
I need to do this, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm in way over my head.
jb
Posted by ClearSkies on May 24, 2006, at 11:51:27
In reply to Moving out on the cheap, posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 11:33:39
Get to know your family's garages. They are a great source for apartment living stuff.
Look at the curbside for things like chairs, desks, tables. Remember a glue gun and a coat of paint can do wonders.
Bricks and 2 x 4's. The classic bookcase.If desperate, the Sally Ann is a good source for whatever you need.
Posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 12:07:54
In reply to Re: Moving out on the cheap » javableue, posted by ClearSkies on May 24, 2006, at 11:51:27
Hm... replace "family" with "church" and you may have just furnished my apartment. ;)
jb
Posted by wildcardII on May 24, 2006, at 12:26:41
In reply to Re: Moving out on the cheap » ClearSkies, posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 12:07:54
yeah, i remember my 1st apartment, working full time, going to school full time and raising my then 5 year old ;~O...creativity can do wonders!!! you'll do fine
Posted by ClearSkies on May 24, 2006, at 12:40:31
In reply to Re: Moving out on the cheap » ClearSkies, posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 12:07:54
:-) Whatever works!! We have a corner of the garage where my husband puts the things that we can't use any longer, but are fine otherwise. I think of it as the last resting place before our stuff gets to Goodwill.
My step-kids are petrified of it. "Don't let Dad take you to the corner!!! Ahhhh!!" No one can escape our home without taking something from that pile.
I love seeing my stuff being utilized and maybe enjoyed by others. Life did not end with ClearSkies!!
Fair warning to anyone who visits me....
Posted by Kath on May 24, 2006, at 12:45:35
In reply to Moving out on the cheap, posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 11:33:39
Don't know if there's a group near you. I guess look on the internet.
It's basically a wonderful waste-not-want-not thing also.
I've known people to get fridges, stoves, plants for their gardens, vitamin pills - you name it!
Good luck!!
Kath
PS - you can post what you have to give away and/or what you'd like to receive!
Posted by Deneb on May 24, 2006, at 15:31:44
In reply to Moving out on the cheap, posted by javableue on May 24, 2006, at 11:33:39
Good luck on the moving! It sounds exciting. The others gave you some good advice on how to do it cheaply.
Deneb*
Posted by Phillipa on May 24, 2006, at 21:25:36
In reply to Re: Moving out on the cheap, posted by Deneb on May 24, 2006, at 15:31:44
Moving sales and yard sales. Love Phillipa
Posted by javableue on May 25, 2006, at 21:37:40
In reply to Freecycle is great for free stuff too » javableue, posted by Kath on May 24, 2006, at 12:45:35
Thanks for mentioning that; what a great concept! There is in fact a group in my city, so I'll have to keep an eye on that in coming months.
A local thrift store is having a half-off sale soon. I'm cursing the timing, though; way too early to be picking up any furniture as there's no place to store it. Should be worth the look, though.
jb
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