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10 Home Tips That Will Save You Tons of Money & Look Expensive
We are all about sittin’ pretty (on the cheap)
We’ve been back in Los Angeles for several months now and despite the sometimes hectic post-move to-do list, we’re loving it. We have huge bay windows, a backyard, two offices, and a ton of natural light.
That being said, we got our dream house, but inherited its many problems: crabgrass, few outlets, a weird ink stain in the 1920’s built-in, and a super *not* fun tandem parking situation with our neighbors. Not only that, finishing and furnishing a new space can be costly, and we are definitely on a budget. Here are my tips from our house glow-up, that also added sophistication to our home.
OfferUp
We lust after West Elm and Crate & Barrel furniture like nobody’s business. But even budget furniture stores are a little out of our price range. However, it’s amazing how much you can find with a little persistence on OfferUp.
Decide what your price ceiling would be for something like “nightstands” and get searching. I was looking for something in a light to medium wood with a mid-century vibe. For weeks, I searched and everything I was finding was at least $150. Then, I found exactly what I needed for $30.
