West Hollywood Weblog

Many people will agree that America is in a recession and are trying to find new ways to save money.  West Hollywood , California is no exception.  About a year ago, I discovered a place with nearly everything I needed all in one spot.  Clothes, software, small appliances, accessories, and more.  Best of all, everything was free.  So, by now you’re asking, “Where can I find this free store”, right?  Well, it’s closer than you think.  As a matter of fact; you won’t even have to leave your house.  If you look hard enough, you’ll find your own home is a great free place to shop. 

Think of all the buried treasure you might have.  Rediscovering some of these items in new ways to display or use them is best way to shop during a recession.  Best of all, if you really can’t use it, someone can.  Put your items in a yard sale or list them on line in free classified sections such as craigslist.org.    

Consignment shops are becoming quite the popular place these days.  Clothes are in high demand.  You can trade your unwanted things or buy what they have.  Just be careful to check each item to make certain they are gently used, stain-free, and have all buttons attached.  There are many high-end consignment shops in West Hollywood with barely used items for sale.

Like I said, the best way to shop and save money is doing it in your own home.  So many times we buy things and put them away.  Out of sight, out of mind.  We forget we have them and go buy them again and again.  So, do an inventory of your home and storage.  You’ll be surprised at what you’ll find.  And, have fun shopping!

When the time comes to replace an old door or to upgrade to something new, you can simplify the installation by using a prehung unit.  This means the door is already on a frame, saving you the work of mounting the frame and then the door and adding hinges.  The prehung units are ready to receive the door knob and exterior prehung units already have the weather-stripping attached. 

Most home centers have common size doors and new styles in stock, but sometimes you may need to special order your door if it is not a common size or if you just want a different style.  When ordering your new door, make sure you measure the width and height of the open space without the old frame in it.