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PSA: I looked up the real cost of that 'free' furniture you see on the curb
I was reading an old trade magazine from the library and saw a study from a university. They took a common 'free' dresser, fixed the broken drawer, stripped the old finish, and did a proper refinish. The total cost for materials and the person's time, even at a low rate, came out to over $300. That's not counting the space and tools you need. It made me think we maybe don't talk enough about the real investment behind a 'bargain' piece. Has anyone else run the numbers on a project like this and been surprised?
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wells.olivia6mo ago
Yeah, that math adds up fast.
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sarah_patel256mo ago
Wait, that math adds up fast? I need to see the numbers first.
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brian_fisher656mo ago
Oh man, @sarah_patel25, my brain shuts down the second I see a spreadsheet, so I'll just trust you on this one lol.
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