It's been nearly 4 months at my apartment and I'm still living like I'm in rented rooms that I'm scared of being kicked out of. Time to actually make my space more of a home.

I've never bought a couch before, so I'm not sure what my best options are. I don't have a lot of money to put into furniture, but having something decent would be nice. Also currently looking for a table I can eat at, bc bed/computer desk doesn't work as well when people visit

edit: thank you for all the responses :)

  • Quimby [any, any]
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    3 years ago

    Don't buy furniture. Every piece of furniture in my house except the bed was from Craigslist, Nextdoor, "Buy Nothing" on Facebook, or friends/family. You'll spend far less renting a uhaul to move it than you would buying one. And recycling is good. so double win.

    Edit: Also, if you live somewhat near a rich neighborhood, but not in one, rich neighborhoods give away great shit. Try to sneak into one of the local groups for those neighborhoods.

    • InternetLefty [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      I recently picked up a beautiful leather sofa from a buy nothing group. I paid $30 to rent a truck to pick it up with. All you need is a friend and a truck, and sometimes you can even do it on your own.

      • Quimby [any, any]
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        3 years ago

        Huge fan of buy nothing. As a potential role model, I endorse it.