Level Up Your Home on a Budget

Level Up Your Home on a Budget | Minimalist Monday

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4 жыл бұрын

How to find the best deals on furniture, decor, appliances, houseplants and everything you need for your home. Curate a beautiful home YOU love on a budget and save money!
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xo,
Christine
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@christinekobzeff 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear your money saving tips too, let's turn the comment section into a list of all our favorite budget-friendly tips! xo

@deana1892 4 жыл бұрын

We dont have swap meet or state sale in SG.. :(

@cocoblac 4 жыл бұрын

Christine Kobzeff good morning beautiful I have totally changed the way in which I purchased furniture and electrical... I purchase high end furniture... I search eBay and look for items as people are constantly moving and changing their lifestyle as such I have drastically reduced my spending cost as we purchase secondhand property and secondhand cars. If I purchase new I look for furniture that may have been used as display items. My home has really come together and looks lovely. I also keep my furniture pristine so that if I am to sell it later I will receive some monetary value of the item. This has meant that I keep within budget. I desperately wanted a bar cart and I helped my friend who had recently sold her Mothers home well when we went to the basement my friend said what do I want well guess what a gold bar cart was there so I asked would it be possible for me to have the bar cart and she said yes I was so happy I also was given some wine glasses as such I was able to put the bar cart with the wine glasses in my lounge and it looks absolutely beautiful as it is gold and my color scheme is grey with accents of gold.

@Autism_Forever 4 жыл бұрын

Side of the road. Nothing beats free :) I also make my own lamps and clocks. It is unbelievable how much they charge for those in stores! Would love to see the bargain tips video! ♥

@jordansonia6702 4 жыл бұрын

I used to rack up my card and finance furniture like a fool. After finally paying off this last card, I vowed to never do that again. I’ve since found furniture that was even better quality than the furniture I financed through Facebook marketplace! I found a $2,500 couch and got it for only $400.. it looks like no one ever even sat on it! Second hand is the ONLY way for me now. Love your videos ❤️

@BiancaMH 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan, just curious.....did you follow Dave Ramsey's methods for getting out of debt?

@jordansonia6702 4 жыл бұрын

Bianca H no, I didn’t. I just payed everything off before it acquired interest and had a high payment because of that. I’ve heard good things about it though.

@margaretroberts3435 4 жыл бұрын

You're good to point out these furniture stores. This is what's called the "poor tax." Stores like this prey on poor people who don't have the upfront cash. This is but one example of how expensive it is to be poor, and how the system keeps people poor. Not only are these sofas ridiculously priced, but their quality is very low, they are worn out before they are even paid off.

@jenh9426 4 жыл бұрын

Yep...was in school years ago...and a gal..in my accounting program...mentioned how she financed a tv...and once it was paid off...she could have bought 2 tvs. She was at least 10yrs older than me and was just figuring that out...

@countrygirl4422 3 жыл бұрын

You can always SAVE YOUR MONEY.

@Mspeahoe 4 жыл бұрын

I have furnished my entire home with estate sales, thrift store, consignment and craigslist. It was always the thrill of the hunt.

@vintagetreasures8129 4 жыл бұрын

💯 I'm frugal not because I have to, but because I refuse to pay for something that I can find slightly used. 80% of my home furniture and decor is purchased used and my house has beautiful expansive furnishings for a fraction of the retail price. Also, I have such an appreciation for vintage finds. ❤

@CassAbroad 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite tip is to look (for smaller items) when your in new or non local places. I was on a roadtrip and got a 6 foot tall wood frame standing mirror for $15, retail $100+.

@Lesh004 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I love Facebook market place and garage sales. We got a $220 sink for $20, wood laminate flooring for our laundry room and front entrance for $20, 3 solid oak end tables for $110, our dining room set, baby toys etc all really cheap. And we’ve made more money on things we sold than what we purchased. We made $50 on chairs I had gotten from someone’s curbside trash. Searching what people have to be thrown out is a good way too. That’s how my dad has gotten a lot of his garage storage and tables. I learned that from him, don’t be afraid to wait and put in sweat equity.

@kimberlyd3247 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, awesome discount shopping advice! Thank you, Christine, for taking the time to provide us with these tips! I can't wait for your painting project. I loved the beach scene you painted a few years back.

@mymetro4676 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, video your so smart. Always business oriented.

@ree7611 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! Awesome tips

@trixiegirlism 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 30 year estate sale junkie/veteran. Your tips were right on. I'm in the midwest and the sales in my city start on Thursday and end on Sunday. Thurs. no discounts, Fri. 25% Sun. 50%. Occasionally a sale will start on Wednesday too. I use estate sales.net and check it out a day or two ahead of time and plan my route and also check the newspaper for the ones that don't post online. This may sound unscrupulous, but I pick up things that I'm not sure about as I walk through because I can't count the times I've gone back a few minutes later and it's gone. Here's a tip. Take pictures of your rooms at home on your phone. Then when you're trying to decide how a certain item will fit into your decor you can refer to your pictures.

@BacaBella25 4 жыл бұрын

We’re going to be moving to AZ next summer (perfect time to move to the desert huh..lol). I’m planning to leave a lot of stuff behind and buy it out there in AZ. But then I don’t want to have to spend thousands of dollars rebuying stuff I already own on top of moving expenses. But I also don’t want to haul a bunch of furniture to another state. These ideas are wonderful. I might start browsing stuff online at auctions and estate sales in AZ a few weeks before we move, to see what I may be able to find. I know for sure we were leaving behind our washer, dryer and fridge..so I’ll need to buy those items out there..but I wasn’t sure about my couch and bedroom sets. I’ll have to think more about it. Funny story..I actually found your channel by looking up videos about moving to AZ..and now I’m hooked on all your other videos that have nothing to do with moving..lol. Thank you for all the great tips.

@chrisi8605 4 жыл бұрын

Christine love your dark hair!! Very cozy fall-esque.

@tishshane4647 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine! Yes please! That would be a great video. Thank you for your video.

@fortunatos4323 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! so glad i buy everything in cash ty u for sharing those tips👍

@greenspark101 4 жыл бұрын

The world needs more of this. It makes me so sad the people who need it the most get scammed like this. Thrifting has a bad wrap

@willothewispl 4 жыл бұрын

Christine.Years ago when I was young and starting out thats what we did was buy furniture on time. You paid for furniture that they stored for you and when it was paid off they delivered it to your home. Buy any furniture today exactly how you do it. Save a lot of money this way. Found some really beautiful pieces over the years. Am downsizing now. Have given away most of my things to family and friends. Was hard but needed to do it. Only thing I buy new are my suvs. Need nothing else. Live in a tiny apt. Very cozy and comfortable. Good tips for anybody especially young people starting out. We don’t always need all the newer fancy things that our neighbors have. Anyway you can probably find it somewhere else or make it yourself and spend very little for it and it is probably better taken care of and better made than lots of things you can buy new today.

@paulabollers6396 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am planning to renovate and level up my home. It is expensive. $600 to paint a room. I did it myself and built my own shelving for my plants. I will only buy my couch and mattresses new. I will definitely check out the estate sale app. I love you vlog videos when you go to the sales and nurseries.

@saraswati999 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips that way to go !

@ednacrespoadorno6379 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips I future my home with estate sales and getting some new items at my favor stores when on sale definitely I will recommend your video to others so they learn. Enjoy your channel.

@zeninme7980 4 жыл бұрын

Great information and they are awesome to go to. I have started going and you are absolutely correct you can get some really good deals! It is fun it's better than a garage sale. Thank you for all the insight! 😍

@Autism_Forever 4 жыл бұрын

You seem to be very good at selling on Craigslist. Maybe make a video with advice, observations, or tips on selling on various sites (Craigslist, eBay, Etsy, and so on)?.. Thanks! ♥

@barbb8117 4 жыл бұрын

This was so informative! Thank you for sharing!

@jtferreira207 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great information 😊 Tracey🌸

@ruthannamarteifio2521 4 жыл бұрын

Great hacks, Christine! Thank you! :)

@Esther_33 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video!!! Needed these tips. Had no idea how to find the estate sales beforehand. So DL the app! Love your home decor aesthetic too. I want a peacock chair. And now looking for plants on CL!!

@Apocalypse_29 4 жыл бұрын

I told my husband the only thing I can think of that I want for Christmas is some sort of jewlery from you! I have been a fan for years! Your AWESOME!

@monicamorris3143 4 жыл бұрын

Christine I been following you for so many year sense how to make a tie lol seems so long ago I watch all your videos but I don’t comment much even though I love all of them , and I refuse to pay so much for stuff that then goes on sale I have found lots of cheep stuff in marketplace in fb tables that cost 200 for 20 lots of many more things and they look like new love your tips hugs from Dallas Texas 🌹🍀🍷💜

@skylilly1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of the tips! I like to look for vintage Christmas. I hit that first if I'm not looking for anything.

@judypratt2868 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair color is very flattering !

@brendabrooks8939 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks Christine x love and hugs, B x

@madebymidnite 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I've always wanted to shop an estate sale. Yes I would like the bargain video

@astacy62 4 жыл бұрын

Way to go Christine!!!🌺🌺🌺🌺 Tell Them

@bettyo8668 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative....love the inside scoops! Thanks for sharing.

@OfftoShambala 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the couch in front of that closet- to-shelf conversion.

@Mystical244 4 жыл бұрын

I love your ideas BUT when you live in a city that you have to worry about BED BUGS you have to buy NEW. I live in NY and I havent been able to buy used stuff for atleast 10 yrs now for fear of getting infested by bedbugs. And just for those who dont know, you cannot remove bed bugs as easily as you would a roach or ants or anything like that. They can stay living for many years in your house / apt just from eating on your blood once. It can cost thousands of dollars to get rid of bed bugs. Sometimes you can't even get rid of them and you have to move. It is a complete nightmare.... People have gone to therapy for it because they are so traumatized by getting these nightmarish creatures.

@MandyC747 4 жыл бұрын

Arizona has bed bugs too. You wouldn’t think since it’s so hot but they still manage to stay alive. Those things are almost impossible to kill. That’s why I’ll never buy used furniture unless it’s metal.

@pepper1188 4 жыл бұрын

This. They are on moving trucks as well!

@jenh9426 4 жыл бұрын

Years sho my cousin bought furniture..new from pier one...and ended up with a bed bug infestation...so you can get bed bugs anywhere..

@ericapedroza7067 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was only me with the phobia😳😶😣

@imdivyamenon 4 жыл бұрын

YES - we need more minimalist financial wisdom!

@remainingembers 4 жыл бұрын

I really want to go to an estate sale, we saw one nearby recently but I was scared to go because I dont know the rules and if you can just walk up or what. Haha.

@ericapedroza7067 4 жыл бұрын

😅👍

@lisaawild 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this information, Christine!

@pamelathesouthernbelle1201 4 жыл бұрын

WOW WHAT A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE!! THANK YOU!

@kicook800 4 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks I have made good trades. Like I downsized and my sofa didn't fit the space. So I was able to trade with someone, having the opposite problem :)

@OMGSayWut 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Love the tips!

@arizonarein 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this valuable info with us!

@joeytrtl 4 жыл бұрын

This was so incredibly helpful!!!

@lisapieper3598 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info! I have gotten so many cool things at all of the above! I’m more spontaneous so I love finding things in the trash, thrift stores, home goods and World Market! You are a girl after my own heart. Have a great weekend! Btw I love Arizona esp Sedona!

@makemeyours8441 4 жыл бұрын

You are so smart!

@mysticshining 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine! Was a great intro to estate sales and the other options too. Would love to hear your bargaining tips too, I think that would be super interesting! I'm such a terrible bargainer but maybe if I knew the thinking behind it, I could be better. Have a great day

@miriane3059 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing your tips and tricks! Can you do a video when you’re at a estate sale?

@lesliedaubert4250 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Options I never thought of.

@gypsy_gina 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Tucson so any tips you can give on furniture would be helpful I moved like you did with very very little

@BacaBella25 4 жыл бұрын

Yes on the bargain tips also.

@zyannya2009 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!

@icyangelia 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Yes, do the tips please.

@frankielong6871 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Sun City, AZ and the sales are run quite different, from what you have described, in our area. Although the website is the same. Interesting to see the differences. I furnished my whole house through the sales.

@kindred1113 4 жыл бұрын

That was great...Lots of information. Thanks for sharing...all good points.....hugs...MINDY

@Rdff522 4 жыл бұрын

There are dump days where I live in Fresno Ca. Every neighborhood has a specific weekend. This is happening all throughout the year. I found a never used papason chair ( sadly couldn’t fit it in my tiny car). Also found a small side table ect. I’ve used the side table for years now.

@amourejones8201 4 жыл бұрын

Christine, I have to say you have gotten pretty lucky on your finds. You and I live in the same area and I have not found anything yet. I think i'll try online auctions to see how those go. Thank you so much for your tips and tricks. Blessings.

@agirldownunder9299 4 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye out for her and follow her moves lol or just go up an say hi cos she may guide you in real time

@cherylannjohnson8801 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, on the bargain tips....thank you!

@babyelephant6613 4 жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful home❤️ love your cideos

@klambkin1 4 жыл бұрын

Never been to an Estate sale, can you haggle on price? And is it usually cash only?

@carmengarcia9995 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you grate tips

@indaybadiday9724 4 жыл бұрын

I agree on saving money and look at some estate sales or Craigslist and whatnot but there are just things you dont want to buy used at all like couch or seats. You never know who's been on it and if there are are bugs. I am allergic to dust mites and fleas so i have to buy new never used ones.

@pennyduncan5980 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you! Repurposing is a smart move!

@cynthialenz 4 жыл бұрын

I agree financing is ridiculous. Estate sales sound great! The thing is- not everyone has a truck and a Michael to haul stuff back. Most of the sales around here don't seem to offer delivery.

@paulabollers6396 4 жыл бұрын

Or nice things like they find in AZ!

@veganwildfire7522 4 жыл бұрын

I'm on the hunt for a couch, so when you said the estate sale websites I paused the video popped onto the websites found a couch I liked went a bought it, and they are delivering it today at 5😂😂😂 thank you for this video!

@zeninme7980 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is awesome!! Very nice you shared this. It feels great when you get a good deal!!

@solarwinds- Жыл бұрын

Hi Christine, can you do a video on estate sales for ones like me who is a complete novice. For example, I don't know what you mean by "when they give you your number". I don't know how estate sales work. You talk about "companies". Why would someone have a company involved, wouldn't these be basically like a garage sale? Just an example of questions a novice would have.

@GinaMelchione 4 жыл бұрын

I just moved, I have no furniture. You're absolutely right about the price of furniture. It's insane

@mirella8733 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you lived in Canada I would hire you to uplift my entire home, i need help so bad!

@bellacrisel 4 жыл бұрын

I love going to Estate Sales! We have found a lot of great items. We normally go to nicer homes because like you said they will normally have good quality items. Sundays are always 50% off which is great. Facebook Market Place is another site to check out.

@lindayerman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful, interesting and informative video. We recently moved to a much bigger place and have no furniture. Moving costs were outrageous and at about the same time my daughter passed away and there were a lot of expenses related to the funeral and traveling there. So it was quite a financial set back. Thank you for such great ideas. I have been watching your videos since way before you moved from MAUI. You have always created beautiful decors in your homes and have given me lots of great ideas. Thank you so much.

@tdern 4 жыл бұрын

There are also a bunch of yard sale groups on Facebooks.

@Madmike1621 4 жыл бұрын

Would love love love to see a bargain tip video. You know how to get AMAZING deals and your home is simply beautiful. Thank you for all the awesome tips you gave us today.

@dianneroy3208 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video regards to being the seller and buyer. How to get the best price?

@monamorgan8614 4 жыл бұрын

Arron’s is a rental store that’s why they charge such outrageous amounts for medium quality furniture.

@BiancaMH 4 жыл бұрын

We know, that's why it's called Aaron's Rent to Own

@Jameson77777 4 жыл бұрын

Are the in person estate sales pretty much just cash? Or do they accept cards?

@jordansonia6702 4 жыл бұрын

Jameson Jones I’ve only been to one so far. They accepted card!

@Jameson77777 4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Sonia thanks!

@lindareena 4 жыл бұрын

Another negative thing about buying brand new from stores is now a lot of the merchandise is made in China and has the California Proposition 65 cancer warning .. great great video Christine! Thanks!!!

@stolv3771 4 жыл бұрын

Interested in how you address the concern of bedbugs...

@realbeautifulbeauty1556 4 жыл бұрын

I buy expensive things, end up donated them.. the cycle is slowing up some though..

@Kay-zn2yk 4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely trying to shop second-hand more often..marketing is killer..I need to unsubscribe from so many emails. I enjoy estate sales a lot..it makes me wish we hadn't bought a full house of furniture when we moved in..so I could find some more treasures!

@pyewacket60 4 жыл бұрын

I put my zip in estatesales.net. Literally NO estate sales. My husband and I live in farm country Pennsylvania. This area only does estate auctions or garage sales. My husband and I gave up on auctions because items are often really worn (we have a large elderly population here). If there's a decent piece of furniture, it usually sells for a premium price, as The Amish/Mennonites in this area seldom by new furniture and will spend bucks on something in decent condition at an estate auction. We have much better luck at garage sales, which are held by younger folks; you can often find quality items in decent condition at a garage/yard sale.

@janeschofield516 4 жыл бұрын

Yes to bargain tips.

@cjmehus7839 4 жыл бұрын

Couch?

@countrygirl4422 3 жыл бұрын

I love your home but most people can't do the all white. I don't have kid's but I do have dog's. It does look good with all your plant's.

@slporter722 4 жыл бұрын

Is your couch a cloud couch? I'm looking for a new couch and yours looks very comfy. Is it? Could you tell me what kind it is? I don't like shopping at estate sales....ugh I feel disrespectful of rummaging through deceased people's personal belongs.

@fortunatos4323 4 жыл бұрын

Estate sale$ 300she says it in the video👍

@fortunatos4323 4 жыл бұрын

Cloud couches r extremely $$$ i dont think they would buy that to much money but they r gorg👌

@slporter722 4 жыл бұрын

Fortunato's thank you. I just skimmed the video and missed that part. Yes the cloud couch is expensive but heard on the channel Architecture digest (many many people) it is the best couch ever.

@nataliebutler 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you said that. I've never heard of an estate sale in the UK. The concept feels really disrespectful.

@AdrianBorum 4 жыл бұрын

What exactly is an estate sale. Is it when someone dies everything that wasn’t in their will gets sold? Or if they have debt their belongings get sold to pay the debt off?

@BiancaMH 4 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. It could also be that the person is selling their house and getting rid of a bunch of crap to downsize. For example, empty nesters selling their 2,000sq ft house in order to move to a condo

@AdrianBorum 4 жыл бұрын

Bianca H ahhhh okay!

@dana628 4 жыл бұрын

Now all you need is a dog!

@farukhshaikh9682 4 жыл бұрын

Mem nice look your best video super duper excited to vodio mem mem aap itni bachat kaise karte ho nice and beautiful idea

@minarose3193 4 жыл бұрын

when you go to the estate sales inside peoples homes, why do the estate sale companies get to make money off these people and their families? why dont the families sell their own things and make money?

@zeninme7980 4 жыл бұрын

It can be way overwhelming to do on your own. Item pieces that the family wants is already removed. These people handle everything from staging to making sure they watch what happens in each room when people are there. They price items according to a depreciation scale to get a value. It could take weeks for a family to do it themselves. It also removes the emotional pressure. They are somewhat like caregivers and it helps the family tremendously.

@nataliebutler 4 жыл бұрын

@@zeninme7980 - that's a really interesting perspective. I've never heard of estate sales like in the UK. The idea feels disrespectful.