When we moved into our new house we realized that we did not have enough furniture. We also noticed that the appliances in the kitchen are older than I am. After some discussion and some budgeting we realized we were going to fill our house up “on the cheap”. So we logged into KSL.com and started searching for items.
The first thing we were looking for was a couch. We put our TV in the basement, but we didn’t have anywhere to sit. So day after day, week after week I would log on to KSL and check the couches – only to be met with disappointment. The couches that looked nice and clean cost almost as much as a new couch. The cheap stuff was – well – cheap. They would be dirty or ugly or just totally busted up. If a nice couch came up at a good price it was sold before I could even call on it. There must be people that just spend all day on the internet buying stuff. I gave up on waiting for a couch and found one on sale at a furniture store. I have been very happy with it.
Now we are looking to fix some of the stuff in our kitchen. Our fridge does not close all the way (well, you can kick it closed, but it will open again). Our freezer shelves are held together with duct tape. Our stove works, but none of the indicator lights do, so we have to be very sure that the burners and the oven get turned off. I will admit I have been pleasantly surprised by our dishwasher. It works better than the one in our old duplex. Anyway, I have been trying to find appliances online for the last little while. I haven’t been too consistent at looking for them, but I am quickly becoming frustrated again. I hate to give in so early and buy new – because they are SO MUCH more expensive new – but I just don’t seem to have any luck with the KSL game.
I may turn the reigns over to Matt. He decided he wanted a lawn mower (OK, maybe not wanted – maybe needed). So he started looking online and found one for $25! I haven’t seen it, so I can’t vouch for its quality or beauty, but you have to admit that was a good value.
So where does that leave me? I guess it leaves me with a broken down kitchen – but at least my dishes are clean.
4 comments:
Everything takes time. I'd start with the fridge if the stove works pretty well. Just don't put your hand down anywhere for a while after your done cooking. Ha Ha
When I moved here we had to buy all the appliances, even the air conditioners and lights in the ceiling were not there. It sucked, I hope yours goes better. Maybe you could try ebay and yahoo auction, just a thought.
have you tried craigslist.org...I find everything there. Good luck, I searched diligently for a year before finding the perfect couch for the basement. I know how frustrating it can get.
My dad finds tons of good stuff in the classifieds of the Standard Wxaminer. Might work for you. Good luck!
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