It would cost at least $180 new.
And your priciest purchases are a natural place to look for savings.
Here are some of the tricks weve used over the years tosave big on furniture and appliances.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
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I bought a nearly new clothes dryer for $90.
During the six years I owned the dryer, I never had a problem with it.
Buy Used Appliances
If youre really on a tight budget, consider used appliances.
When my income was lower, I bought several used washing machines for $90 to $125.
Did you know?
Google used appliances to find local vendors.
They were good for at least 10% off any purchase.
Many agents have access to these deals for new homebuyers.Just ask.
Tip:Buy the discounted gift cards using yourbest cash back credit cardfor additional savings.
Combine Strategies
When we moved into our most recent house, we bought a washer and dryer at Lowes.
Tip:Think about the placement of the item in your home.
Buy Floor Models
We bought an $89 bookcase for $40 at Big Lots.
It was a floor model and there were no others in the warehouse.
Invest in Used Furniture
Sometimes used furniture is almost as good as new.
It can be even better if you buy higher-quality items that you couldnt afford to buy new.
But you might do better than just saving money.
Tip:Go early or late for the best deals.
Go to Flea Markets
Weve bought some nice furniture at flea markets, for much less than buying new.
TPH writer Chris Ronzio sayshe saved $5,000 building his own furniture.
Everything you oughta know is usually in a YouTube video.
Functionality is what counts, and this is the most functional desk Ive ever had.
Tip:The molded plastic tables with fold-out legs are the strongest for the price.
Avoid ones with fiberboard tops I have had them warp more than once.
It looked just fine to me.
Tip:you’re able to also post your needs in the wanted section ofCraigslist.
Live in Smaller Homes
My wife and I have always liked smaller homes.
Get Creative
Sometimes you just have to think outside the box.
Steve Gillman is the author of 101 Weird Ways to Make Money and creator of EveryWayToMakeMoney.com.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
