As I get older, I find more and more value in recycling and renovating. I have done some really fun things with old furniture, clothing, and even enjoy creating found art.
When I was younger, I didn’t so much value things as I do now or realize how limited resources can really be. So, these days, my goal is to fix whatever can be fixed before looking at something new.
This is especially true when I am thinking of refinishing our deck or finding ways to restore patio furtniture. Patio furniture restoration can save you anywhere from 30% -70% of the replacement cost. As the summer nears its inevitable end and fall is near, I fondly look out on the backyard filled with memories of barbeques and summer parties, of skinned knees and summer sun.
I recall fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, strawberries, and an overabundance of zucchini which we made into delicious bread for the neighbors. I love growing my own fruits and vegetables. I love having cilantro and dill in my backyard. Being thrifty has its perks for sure! The more I save, the more I have for a rainy day or that unexpected expense – and this really can impact all areas of my life.
After a while, it becomes a fun game. Saving resources and saving money makes me smile.
Wow, I guess I never thought of restoring patio furniture. Ours is new, but I will definitely keep that in mind for when it gets older.
Saving money IS like a game. I love it
I always try to work with what I have before I go out and buy something
My parents have an old glider that they restored. It looks great.
Wow, that a considerable savings. I love saving money and recycling.
Saving money makes me smile too! I wish I had a back yard to grow my own produce – apartment living has its limits.
I need to get more into DIY projects, I could probably make a lot of my stuff look better. Your garden sounds delicious.
I wish I was better at saving money.
Restoring furniture is such a great option.
Saving money is the best game..I love seeing how much I can save.
I need to be more attentive to how I spend money…
I love restoring furniture — it’s a great way to lengthen furniture lifespan or to make a piece pop!
My grandparents restored their patio furniture for years!
I bet there’s a lot of people who have never through to restore that I see so many sets in the trash such a shame
There’s something so satisfying about restoring old furniture and stuff.
Oooohhh, I love cilantro!
I love restoring furniture, makes me feel so good!
I wish I had the vision to do that kind of thing!
It’s so true! I love finding old things and making them new again!
I restore/repurpose things all the time. 🙂
Saving money is so much fun!
I totally agree with you! I love finding discarded items or cheap yard sale/flea market finds to repurpose and use again in a new way! I also agree about the joy you can get from growing veggies. Great way to save money and stay healthy!
I totally agree! I love finding discarded treasures or cheap yard sale/flea market finds and repurposing them! I also agree about the joy you can get out of growing your own veggies! Great way to save money and stay healthy!
I’m all for restoring old furniture. Saves tons of money and I just think old furniture has more character.
Great attitude to have. I’m thankful for the popularity of upcycling since there are more how-to’s now than ever before.
I love watching people restore old items I need to get into it myself.
I absolutely love saving money!
I hardly ever thing to restore old items. I have put new fabric over my chairs (the kind you staple underneath) but that is usually due to kids getting them all dirty LOL
I wish I grew my own veggies.