Graduation from colleges and universities will soon be here. It occurs to me that a number of young people will be looking for a place to work and live as they start their careers. They will have to find a place they can afford as well as furniture and equipment needed to make it livable.
Where will they find the furnishings they need?
If they have been saving for awhile, they may be able to furnish an apartment with the furniture, linens, dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware and equipment they will need by purchasing this at local stores. This will, of course, place a large dent in what savings they have. I don't recommend it.
My idea is that, once the apartment or other residence is confirmed, they take a look around for second hand items they can use. I like the thought of buying at:
rummage sales
tag, yard, garage, or estate sales
thrift stores
These are great opportunities. Attending a second hand sale is like a treasure hunt. Those at the event never know what they will find.
Shopping requires some preliminary work. There must be a list of what will be needed in the new place of residence. Another help is to include the dimensions of the kitchen and bedrooms, the size of the beds, windows, floor, and tables.
A tape measure, old blankets for packing, bungee cords, and a vehicle which can be used to transport furniture are great additions.
Those planning to shop need to determine where sales will be held. This information may be found in local newspapers, on