We bought nearly $3,800 worth of kitchen appliances this weekend. But if you know anything about us, you know we love a deal. So here’s how we managed to shave off about $1,400 from that total (we ended up paying 63% of their original cost). Yee haw!
Before I dive into the heavy math, let’s cover some basic questions first. Why new appliances? We’ll make this one multiple choice:
- A: We prefer stainless steel over the current bisque / black mix we’ve got going on.
- B: The wall oven has a big burn mark up the front of it and cooks/burns things unevenly.
- C: Our refrigerator is slowly dying (the ice maker doesn’t work and ever since Hurricane Irene it has been cooling unevenly – icy milk anyone?).
- D: All of the above.
If you answered D, you’ve either been paying close attention or just know that “All of the above” is usually a solid answer. We knew about these “issues” when we bought the house (except C) so we went into this house purchase knowing we’d need to replace our appliances during a future kitchen makeover. So we’ve been saving our pennies for the last 10 months (many folks wondered why we didn’t just dive into a kitchen makeover as soon as we moved, but we like to really think about how we’ll use a room – and we also gotta save up before big purchases like these). Even before landing on our peninsula plan a few weeks ago, we’ve been researching replacements and waiting for the best deal and the right appliances for us. So for the past few months we’ve been:
- keeping an eye on craigslist for discounted applainces that might work
- hitting up secondhand stores & thrift stores (like the ReStore)
- visiting our local Sears “Scratch & Dent” store
Sadly, none of those “discount” routes were panning out (nothing on craigslist had the right dimensions or matched, secondhand stores weren’t selling much more than a few old black or white microwaves and dishwashers, and even the scratch & dent store was selling things at pretty comparable prices to new appliances from Lowe’s or Home Depot since most things are on sale around this time of the year whether they’re scratched or dented or not). Then we got a sign from the Lowe’s website that this was the weekend to pounce:
Well, actually a few signs. Lowe’s is our favorite spot to buy appliances since their prices tend to be the lowest we’ve found and they’ll price match. It’s actually where we bought all of the appliances for our first house which we used and loved for the entire 4.5 years that we lived there. So seeing their website loaded with discounts was enough to get our butts in gear and make some decisions.
One easy decision was the brand of appliance that we preferred. We lived very happily with a kitchen full of Frigidaires in our last house, so 4.5 satisfied years made us more comfortable with that company than any review could (in almost 5 years of use none of them ever needed to be serviced and still looked mint when we moved). Plus, we wanted to buy all the same brand so the stainless color was consistent from appliance to appliance (some stainless fronts are more brushed than others and can look kind of cobbled together if they’re not consistent). In an icing-on-the-cake scenario, we actually ended up getting Frigidaire Gallery models that have a protective coating atop the stainless steel to prevent fingerprints (something we really wanted since we were always wiping down our last ones). So go ahead Clara, do your worst. But before we learned about the fingerprint-proof stainless covering, first it came down to picking out the most functional, fitting, and affordable models for our kitchen. Here’s what we ended up with:
- A 22.6 Cu. Ft. Energy Star Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator: We learned that our current fridge is actually counter depth, so we definitely couldn’t get a standard depth, which would jut even further into the room. This new one is actually more spacious than our current one and the one at our last house (so we’re psyched to gain more space without giving up the counter-depth dream), but that’s a story for another day. More on that soon.
- An Electric Convection Stove (with Quick-Boil feature): We currently have a convection wall oven and countertop range… but those are extremely expensive to replace, so we’re going to convert our kitchen to a standard stove situation. Again, that’s a story for another day (soon!). Oh but the added convection and quick-boil features are something we happily would have paid an extra $100-200 for on top of a basic range price, but thanks to sale prices it was just $10 more than a similar model without those features.
- A Microwave: Nothing interesting to say about this one other than it’s very similar to the last one we had and loved.
- An Energy Star Dishwasher: Yay. Our first house didn’t have a dishwasher until we added one and it changed our life. And we love that it’s Energy Star like the fridge.
Even after almost a year of saving for this investment, the prices above are more than a little scary to two cheapskates like us. Thankfully each appliance was already marked down in the store (maybe October is a good markdown month?). The greatest markdown was the fridge (down $500!). The salesman said the price flip flops between $1799 and $1299 and we just caught it at the right time. On top of that, we also caught this at the right time:
The fridge and dishwasher were both Energy Star so that knocked those prices down another 15% (sadly cooking appliances like stoves & microwaves typically aren’t Energy Star rated). Happily the stove got the 10% off treatment thanks to the advertised sale that we happened to spot on their website. But the microwave, who was already on sale for $269, didn’t qualify (poor guy – things had to be $397 or more).
But all four of them earned this next discount:
We’ve had a Lowe’s card for a while (back from an appliance purchase in our last house, actually) so we scored our usual 5% off on our total purchase price. Down came those already discounted prices (we love that they allowed them to “stack”).
Then on top of that…
…Virginia was having a tax-free weekend on Energy Star appliances, effectively taking another 5% off the fridge and dishwasher (since tax here is 5%)! So that’s how our grand total ended up being about 63% of what it would’ve cost originally. A total savings of $1,392. Which essentially means we got the stove and the microwave for free (their original prices add up to $1,248 before all the discounts). The best part is that many of the counter depth fridges that we looked at were more than $2,500 on their own, so we’re stunned that we got all of our appliances for less. Take that baby to the market!
They still have to be delivered (for free, as always at Lowe’s) which is why this post has no pictures of the new items in place- but we’ll definitely share pics when they come. Oh and for anyone wondering, we’ll be donating our old appliances to the ReStore since they do free pick-ups (although we might craigslist the cooktop and microwave since they’re in newer condition). We’ve had a productive weekend in the kitchen, so there are a few other ideas/decisions/changes to share. So hopefully we’ll be back with lots of kitchen happenings over the next few days! We’re still only about 2% there, but the ball is officially rolling!
Okay, so who else saved some moolah this weekend? Er, well, spent some moolah but not as much moolah as they might’ve originally spent? Ack, you know what I mean. Oh and to any fellow Virginians, all of the sale prices that we took advantage of should be valid through the end of today (the tax free thing along with the 15 & 10% off sales and 5% off any Lowe’s card purchase). Just throwing that out there in case it helps!
Psst- Anyone replacing old appliances with Energy Star ones might also be eligible for government refunds (of over $100 if you’re replacing your dishwasher & fridge) so you can go here and click the button with the map on it to see what they’re giving back in your state.
Megan says
I got similar savings a few months back with HHGregg down here in Savannah GA. They were running a sale on Whirlpool– so the appliances were already discounted– and came along with rebates.. There was a GA Power rebate for a new fridge, plus another rebate thru the power company if you recycled the old one.. and a rebate for delivery. I saved a ton on my fridge and stove.
Leigh-Anne says
Lowes is the best for deals like that. We needed a new washer after it was destroyed after Irene flooded our basement, and we ended up getting a $900 washer for $450 (thanks to price matchingand discounts)!
As an aside- thanks for your spray painted chandelier posts. With your help, I just transformed my dining room (I know that sounds dramatic, but the ORB is a HUGE upgrade from our previous old school brass chandy). Thanks!!!
YoungHouseLove says
So glad! Congrats!
xo,
s
heather s. says
I also get icy milk depending on where in the fridge I put the milk so I’m thinking about getting a new fridge but I hate pricing them out.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, never thought about moving the milk to another spot. Haha. Duh! No I’ll have to try it until the new ones come.
xo,
s
Robin @ our semi organic life says
My Parents’ old fridge did that too. They couldn’t keep the milk in the door since it’d get too warm but not too far in the back either since it’d get icy.
Maddie says
We got a great deal on a puppy this weekend! No, really, we’ve been looking into getting one, and a co-worker’s family member had a 6mo puppy that needed a good home. . .
And she’s in our home now! Of course, we just spent $200 at PetsMart, but it was worth it :-D
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, so worth it! We always joke that we would have paid millions for Burger. Such an awesome little dog. Pets are the best. Oh yeah and babies too! Haha.
xo,
s
Rachel says
WOW! Amazing deals! I’m so jealous! We replaced some of our appliances last year and spent much more than this:( SAD!
seriouslysassymama says
That is some awesome saving! I would love new appliances.
Ashley @ Simply Creative Things says
We have that dishwasher and love it!! Now we’re saving our pennies to purchase a gas stove since our 1980’s electric one leaves a lot to be desired and also is an uneven cook/burner! Can’t wait to see yours in place and the progress you’re making on the kitchen!
Sara says
woohoo! I love new appliances – this weekend I went to IKEA with my husband and bought lots of nursery stuff – I had an old gift card which I guessed had maybe $50 on it (you can’t check the balances of IKEA gift cards online) – turns out it was for $89, so I “saved” almost $40! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! So exciting. I love shopping for nursery stuff.
xo,
s
Mel says
Oh my goodness! That is so exciting! Have you ever gotten a moving packet from your post office? When we moved, they had a great Lowe’s coupon in there for 20% off. I wonder if you went there (the post office) and asked for a packet, Lowe’s could give you the discount. Or you could save it for a future project…
YoungHouseLove says
Wow- 20% off is amazing! I think we got 10% off wen we moved and used it towards a washer/dryer I think.
xo,
s
Laura says
Very exciting to see that the kitchen remodel is somewhat underway… as I’m sure you wouldn’t buy appliances and flooring if you weren’t thinking about getting started. I had to go back in time and see you last kitchen, very excited to see how this one transpires in real time. Can’t wait to see all the material choices, even little ones like a backsplash (or not?!) Best of luck on the new project! Meanwhile, enjoy the new appliances, but I’m assuming you can’t use the stove yet, if you are replacing a wall oven!
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, we can’t use it until we make room for it! More details on that soon!
xo,
s
ruthy says
dang…what a deal! We definitely lack in the patience department when it comes to purchases. I guess I saved some money this weekend…I bought a bunch of decorative pieces from Goodwill- lol.
kim says
have you ever considered going to the post office, where they have a “welcome to your new home” or something like that envelope package? usually you can score a 10% off coupon there.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the tip Kim! We got our moving coupon back when we moved in and used it on a washer/dryer I think. I’m not sure a 10% off coupon would have worked with this purchase since they already were applying so many other discounts (I believe the 15 or 10% off promotion was only allowed to be combined with the tax free thing and the Lowe’s card thing, so no additional coupons would work).
xo,
s
Shellie says
Wahoo! I love the way you guys always score (hardy har har)
This weekend I saved some moolah with sweat equity. Took down our white and discustingly greasy range hood, scrubbed, stripped and painted it black to match the rest of our appliances. For $5 in paint we have a brand new looking range hood that matches. Yay!
Ohh and I have always wondered- do the people who subscribe via Google reader count towards your pages hits? I usually click over to the website too just to get the full effect and read comments, but I have always wondered!
YoungHouseLove says
They don’t count when it comes to hits (our stat software just counts how many times our web page fully loads) but no worries about reading in a Reader- we use ours to read over 100 blogs! It’s so handy.
xo,
s
Ashley says
Hot damn! Great job on snagging all those sales guys! John, awesome job on slipping in $herdog’s famous “Take that baby to the market!” So sly. So funny.
Also, I’ve wanted to let you guys know that you’ve inspired me to take some creative risks in my new apartment(no matter what anyone else might think) and I’ve actually never received so many compliments. Just wanted to pass them on. Happy Monday!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw congrats Ashley! Love that you’re going for it in your new apartment!
xo,
s
Christin says
Wow – that’s incredible! Way to score some great deals! I am also really excited about the whole fingerprint-proof coating on the stainless. I LOVE stainless but dread the idea of having to wipe teh fridge or anything down constantly because of fingerprints (especially little kids ones that get everywhere) or just have to deal with having fingerprints all the time. If there is a brand that prevents that from happening – I am so there!
Krystal says
That is a seriously amazing deal. I haven’t made any major purchases lately, but I have an appliance-related story: I was working guest service at Menards over the weekend and I had an older woman come in screaming that she needed a full refund on a refrigerator and for our delivery man to come pick it up from her house. I called the cabinets & appliances department to authorize the return and I found out that she hadn’t measured the refrigerator to see if it would fit and our delivery man had to take the doors off it to get it through the front door. He put the doors back on once it was inside and when he went to leave, the woman started screaming at him that he wasn’t doing his job. Long story short, she thought he was going to install the refrigerator too. When he said he wouldn’t install it, the woman held him hostage in her home until he had the refrigerator up and running. Then she said it was too loud, accused him of installing it wrong and “breaking” it, and wanted us to take it back….free of charge. Handling her transaction was the worst 40 minutes of my life.
YoungHouseLove says
Yowser. That definitely sounds intense!
xo,
s
Nicole Hansen says
My husband and I got our new stainless appliances a few months back. After a horrible experience with HH Gregg delivery (bringing us the wrong dishwasher and a damaged frige), I was able to get us a crazy discount by throwing out the whole “customer service” thing. They ended up giving us a frige model that was the next model up (french doors and everything) for the same price as the one we picked out…Same with the dishwasher. They took off our shipping and delivery for all the hassle and gave us a $100 check back. All in all we got $5000 worth of appliances for $2800:)
YoungHouseLove says
Wow- that’s a steal!
xo,
s
shanna o. says
Awesome! I actually had that same stove at my first house! We bought it from Lowe’s over Columbus Day weekend last year (and have since sold the house). I loved that stove! Loved the convection feature! You will too!
YoungHouseLove says
So glad to hear that! Woot!
xo,
s
Andrea Ross says
Those are the exact same set of appliances we have in our home! We bought it about a year ago and they had just upgraded all the appliances before we bought it and those are it! I hope you enjoy them!
YoungHouseLove says
So glad to hear that!
xo,
s
Laura says
i just realized you guys were in my dream last night…I was supposed to babysit for you guys (and a bunch of your friends) but Sherry and I went shopping and got back late so John was mad and Clara was already asleep. I was so disappointed that I couldn’t play with her! Haha I guess I am on here too much : )
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s too funny. And probably could happen (I like to shop and John and Clara like to sleep).
xo,
s
melisa says
We have the exact same fridge and LOVE it. Counter depth definitly limits your choices but this fridge is a winner in my book!
YoungHouseLove says
Yay- so glad to hear it!
xo,
s
Meghan says
WE DID! Made the SAME purchase!! But ours was from our handy little Best Buy down the road. Package deal again, but also stainless steal fridgadaire. Going to LOVE when they are delivered. We ALSO stopped by our handy little Sherwin Williams to score a 30% off sale…woo hoo for new paint!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s so exciting! You scored a total makeover this weekend. Haha.
xo,
s
Lizzy says
When we moved into our house, we had all lovely 1985 appliances… 4 burner gas stove top, double wall oven, and the dishwasher and refrigerator were missing. We did the craigslist/sears scratch & dent and LUCKED out. We went with black appliances because… well… everyone was doing stainless and I have issues following the pack (and I’d had a stainless oven in a previous home and found it to be the opposite of stainless….) We SCORED big time. We got fridge (french door with freezer drawer), 6 burner stove and dishwasher at Sears S&D for $1800 and then scored an AWESOME double wall oven with this touch/sensor screen thing for $300 on craiglist!!! SOOOO awesome!!!!! Congrats on your good deals!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Wow that craigslist double wall oven deal is amazing. Congrats!!
xo,
s
Abby says
We found a similar (awesome) deal on a dryer at Home Depot this weekend. Regularly $700–we got it for $536 with free delivery and free haul away. And with our Home Depot card, no interest for a whole year. Woo! October is a good time to buy appliances!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s awesome!
xo,
s
Cortney says
Wow this is so encouraging! We don’t own yet, everytime we have gone to buy something always comes up to steal our down payment money, thanks car! HA anyways I have always been really afraid of the whole replacing the appliances in an outdated kitchen, I had thought it would cost at least a few thousand more than that! Obviously I have not been shopping around yet but seeing that you spent what I usually see priced on just a fridge I am really impressed and feel that this whole buying a home that needs work is doable.( I am also luckily married to a plumber which helps too:).) You guys encourage my hubby and I every day to see the amazing things you pull off on a budget! Congrats on your great purchases! Thanks for sharing with all of us….
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, you’re welcome Cortney! You’re very lucky to be married to a plumber! That will definitely come in handy!
xo,
s
Kira says
What a score! I have a quick question about your Lowe’s credit card (I checked their website but couldn’t find the answer) – do you see the 5% savings at the register, or on your statement? TIA! :)
YoungHouseLove says
You see it at the register right after they scan your card (the total drops down and it’s on the receipt at the lower amount).
xo,
s
Alison says
Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! Thanks for posting this! We have to buy a fridge for our move in December & I’ve been casually looking around. Because of your post, I checked our state’s energy star holiday weekend and it’s the first weekend in November- how perfect! I didn’t even know that existed– muchos gracias!!!
alison
Alison says
btw. our rate here is 7.5%!
YoungHouseLove says
Sure thing! Good luck!
xo,
s
Carley @ On One Hand says
I’m loving the stainless steal! hahaha Get it?! LOL I’m a dork, but I own it =D
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha. Hilarious.
xo,
s
Kathy says
haha–Stainless Steal would’ve made a great punny blog title for this entry, J &S!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw man, sad that we missed the boat on that one.
xo,
s
Lauren says
This is too funny, this spring we also replaced all our appliances with these exact ones from Lowes. Well, except our stove doesn’t have the glass top. Anyway, we love them and it is SO AWESOME to have them all replaced at once. It’s like you won on a game show or something. Enjoy!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s exactly how it feels when they all arrive isn’t it? Can’t wait.
xo,
s
james malone says
I got weird mobile from the Crate & Barrel outlet in Alexandria! That place rocks!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man I love that store.
xo,
s
Barb says
I LOVE A GOOD SALE…to the tune of I love a Parade.
Congrats on the new appliances.
You both seem to have the best of luck and are the BEST SHOPPERS ever!!!
B.
Lacey says
We scored on a rug for the new nursery this weekend at World Market! 1/2 off after the rug sale and friends and family discount so that made my weekend. These deals are amazing though!
YoungHouseLove says
Sweet deal!
xo,
s
Brooke says
Nice savings! We have the same stove and dishwasher. I love them, but the dishwasher’s top agitator is too for our – apparently – large dinner plates, so they have to be handwashed. Not too much of a pain since there are only two of us, but still not completely awesome. That’s my only complaint about either appliance.
We also got a great deal on them, because we opened our Lowe’s card when we purchased for 10% savings, and had another 10% off for being new homebuyers. They were also discounted 10 or 15% to begin with, so we ended up with a great deal on both.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man, your dishwasher’s top agitator is too ____ for your large dinner plates? We’d love to know the missing word! Is it something where you can put those big plates on the bottom? We had a very similar dishwasher in the old house and loved it, so here’s hoping it works with our plates!
xo
s
Carrisa says
I upgraded this year to all new stainless appliances. I was worried that they had to all be the same brand, but several people assured me that wasn’t the case. So I have a Samsung fridge, GE range, Whirlpool microwave, and Fridgidaire microwave. I never really thought about the stainless finishes not matching. But they look ok so it’s no biggie.
I can’t wait to see your after photos. It’s going to be epic I know!
Caroline says
We have the same appliances in our kitchen (our oven is straight up gas, though). What do you think of the chicken nuggets buttons? We bought our house with the appliances and we both think the fact that the oven and microwave have a specific button for chicken nuggets is hilarious, but we don’t have kids. Maybe it does come in handy?
We bought chicken nuggets the first night we moved in to celebrate. :)
Congratulations, super-savers!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- that’s hilarious!! We don’t have ours yet but we might have to get some chicken nuggets to celebrate too!
xo,
s
Gabbi says
What great savings you guys got! Me and my hubs took advantage of Labor Day sales to replace all the outdated appliances in our house. We got all Frigidaire appliances for our kitchen too. We got a Samsung washer and dryer. I can’t wait to have some pretty and energy-efficient models in our home!
molly says
Yay! thanks for this post. I have been looking at new appliances, so I am grateful for your recommendation of Frigidaire. I am actually planning on replacing my Maytag wide by side with a freezerless fridge. We have an upright freezer in the laundry room and I think it would have been super smart to have done this before! One of those slap your forehead moments! I am excited and hoping the maytag bites the dust so I can get er done! Also thinking of going stainless throughout, when I paint my lovely mocha oak cabinets white! This is a four year out plan. I planned to change things up when we had been in this house for 10 years, and we have 6 years down! I love watching you transform your house and am so excited you are starting on the kitchen!! I am hanging on your every post!!!
Shelley says
My husband and I did the same thing at Lowes in the winter when we remodeled. Saved about $1000. That can make a person giddy :)
Sarah says
Nice work guys!! I wish I had some of your determination when it comes to getting good deals. I have the very same refrigerator, also the low profile. I like it a lot except for one thing, it has pretty small door shelves compared to my old fridge. The lower racks on the door(?–i’m not even sure what you put there?) are kind of unusable. Maybe you can fill me in on what those are for? The freezer is nice and roomy! I’m eagerly awaiting your kitchen remodel, particularly painting the cabinets. DH and I are currently not seeing eye-to-eye on the subject…hoping your remodel will sway him! ;)
YoungHouseLove says
We’ll be sure to snap some photos of the fridge all loaded up and in use! I think the racks on the bottom lower part are can holders (for things like soda or biscuits and stuff).
xo,
s
Chris @ Foible and Folly says
Our 50’s house does not have a dishwasher either, and has a small galley style kitchen. We’d have to lose a cabinet obviously to put one in. How hard was it to install? Scared to try it since we know nothing about wiring and plumbing – is it a DIY kinda thing?
YoungHouseLove says
We had some help adding ours (I think we had a plumber and electrician out for other things and had them add a plug/water line for it). Since we gutted the entire kitchen it helped because we could slide it in and make sure it fit because we were getting all new cabinets, but removing one cabinet to slide it in would work well if they’re the same width. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Donna says
Enjoy, guys! And for anyone who is still saving up, I highly recommend going to the Home Depot just before Black Friday. We did that last year, and got a $2,800 stainless LG fridge for $1,600, and a $1,000 LG dishwasher for $500. We used a Christmas bonus we get early, but they also have 12 month no-charge financing. I never knew it was possible to fall in love with a refrigerator, but I have! :D
YoungHouseLove says
Another great tip!
xo,
s
Melissa Hoffman says
I have to say, i just love you guys! My husband and I just bought a house and we are replacing all the appliances this week. You guys are so sweet to share this. This post was such a HUGE help! We are on our way to Lowe’s right now! THANKS!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Good luck!!
xo,
s
Riva says
We bought a new dishwasher a couple weeks ago as part of our kitchen remodel. We were going to wait until next year to buy appliances but b/c we were putting the dw in a new location, my husband said he only wanted to do the install once and never have to do it again for the rest of his life (in this house anyway).
We bought ours at Best Buy. It wasn’t the best deal we’ve ever found (though their price for the model we wanted to get was cheaper thn anywhere else) and it’s been a giant adjustment figuring out how to get it to work properly! 1st load – too much soap = scummy residue on the bottoms of all the glasses. 2nd load – proper amount of soap – but everything was still really wet after the drying cycle! 3rd load – proper amount of detergent + rinse aid = near perfection. Too bad rinse aid is super expensive b/c apparently it’s going to become a big part of my life!
Anyway our new dw is a Samsung and it is SUPER quiet and I love that the controls are hidden on the top of the door under the counter, and also that our new dw holds a TON of dishes. And the cutlery basket is designed with a little slot for each item so the spoons will never stick together and come out still dirty!
YoungHouseLove says
We’ve heard such good things about Samsung appliances! Congrats on your new baby- er, dishwasher!
xo,
s
DanielleR says
I tried to save myself some money this weekend by repairing my own dripping tub faucet instead of hiring a plumber. The good news is it’s no longer dripping, the crappy news is the hot and cold are now backwards and you have to shift the handle a pinch backwards while showering to get the full effect of the hot water. Later tonight I might take it apart again and try and “fix it” lol. But the good news is so far all its cost me is a part and no plumber! hehe
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man, that stuff happens to us too!
xo,
s
Stephanie says
Awesome score. I’ve been waiting so patiently for the kitchen remodel. I am so excited for things to come!
Morgan Cullen says
congrats on the MEGA SAVINGS!!! that rocks!
we are gonna run our appliances into the group but do always envy that lil’ green star and wonder how much our bills would shrink if we weren’t kickin’ it old school, over here!
we ALSO saved some moolah this weekend! we DIY’d three floating shelves for our lil’ mans nursery out of leftover trim and particle board…the price tag? FREE! we had all the materials, cha-ching!
http://www.casacullen.com/2011/10/oh-baby-nursery-decor-diy-how-to-make-floating-bookshelves-from-leftover-trim.html
YoungHouseLove says
Those are so cute! Love them!
xo,
s
Laura says
Great price considering sometimes a fridge can cost as much as everything you bought. Love a good deal.
Heather says
This weekend I found two light fixtures at Goodwill for a total of $20. One fixture will be a temporary step up from what we currently have in the bathroom while the other one will fit in perfectly in our laundry room. Oh, and we also got four brand new (tags on and all) lawn chairs there for half the price of what they would have cost at retail price! I wouldn’t necessarily say I saved money (as we weren’t there looking for these items), but we did score a great deal!
YoungHouseLove says
Gotta love Goodwill!
xo,
s
Shannon says
You aren’t considering a kitchen overhaul seven weeks before Thanksgiving and eleven weeks before Christmas, are you?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, we’re crazy! We always end up with a torn apart house over Christmas. It’s a tradition at this point!
xo,
s
Miranda says
yah for savings!
I’ve been watching a duvet cover at west elm for the past few months and it was finally marked down from 109 to 79.99. But we were near the store this weekend and went in to check out other bedding. Found the duvet I loved for 49.99! Total Steal!
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! I love when that happens.
xo,
s