MOVING.....NEED FURNITURE

[MissAnnabell]

Hello Everyone,

GREAT NEWS I've finally found a house rent (Don't worry its still in the KC Metro Area) But I have no furniture... Top priority is obviously some sort of bedroom set and some seating in the living room/ a coffee table but I'll need everything else in the near future too... I just figured I would check and see if anyone has any of these items they are looking to get rid of and also just wanted to let everyone know the good news about me finally finding a more permenant residence in KC.
REGARDING FURNITURE PLEASE SEND ME A PM IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING THANK YOU

[Ripclaw25]

Glad to hear you found a new place!!!

[DallasRain]

congrats on new place!

Hobby Lobby/TJ Maxx/Ross/Marshalls & the At Home Store are great for decorating ideas

[joe blow me]

Craigslist is a good place for furniture.

[satan666]

be selective if getting used padded furniture or mattresses. you don't want someone else s critters coming home with you that will cost you a pile of money to get rid of!

[Wizard of Ahhhhs]

Originally Posted by satan666

be selective if getting used padded furniture or mattresses. you don't want someone else s critters coming home with you that will cost you a pile of money to get rid of!

Yes, Annabell! ^^^ This! Be very careful of bed bugs! If you get any used furniture with pads or mattresses, spray them and keep them outside for a day or so to let anything escape before you bring them in! Good luck in your search! Excited for you and your new place, Annabell!

[Kat VonDee]

Bed bugs can actually live in/on wooden furniture as well. They will burrow into the crevices of the furniture. They prefer cushions because it's easier for them to make a home, but they're very well adapted critters, they can survive in almost anything. They can actually live up to 6 months without feeding.
But that's enough about bed bug education, the thought of them make my skin crawl, lol. When I got my very 1st place, I didn't have any furniture & I was very skeptical of buying used furniture for that very reason. I bought some stuff from Wal Mart to start off because it's cheap & unused. Over time I slowly upgraded to better furniture.
Honestly, you take more of a risk of getting critters from hotels than you ever would from used furniture. If you must get used furniture, I would suggest setting it outside & spraying it down with bed bug & flea spray, let it sit outdoors for 24 hours, then move it inside.

[joe blow me]

NEVER get a used mattress, period.

[JD Barleycorn]

Still working on my own place but a double thick, queen size air mattress works pretty good for the price. Unless you have a cat.... It should give you a few months service for a small investment. Working on one...that I don't know.

[DallasRain]

Originally Posted by joe blow me

NEVER get a used mattress, period.

DITTO



also..

I actually had my SO build me a platform bed for half the price of what the stores charge...maybe have a family member or friend make you one

If you go to flea markets,you can find great deals that you can redo to your liking

[SweetSuzanna]

Lots of organizations can help. Catholic charities is great. Thrift stores can be amazing! Call to be sure they sell furniture and get there 5 min before they open. Good stuff goes fast!

[Angelina Androssi]

The Dollar Store is always a good place to start. Then there's any one of the Project ReStore shops in town for decorations and such. For good, cheap furniture, IKEA works well, but be sure you've got plenty of time to put it together. That shit's a bitch!

[MrNyceGuy]

Great deals at Nebraska Furniture Mart!

[aztec.native.97]

Originally Posted by MissAnnabell

Hello Everyone,

GREAT NEWS I've finally found a house rent (Don't worry its still in the KC Metro Area) But I have no furniture... Top priority is obviously some sort of bedroom set and some seating in the living room/ a coffee table but I'll need everything else in the near future too... I just figured I would check and see if anyone has any of these items they are looking to get rid of and also just wanted to let everyone know the good news about me finally finding a more permenant residence in KC.
REGARDING FURNITURE PLEASE SEND ME A PM IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING THANK YOU

Try the thrift stores (Goodwill, Salvation Army etc) for furniture. the advice to get to the stores early is good because the better priced quality stuff does go quickly. Also keep going back day after day because they get stuff in daily. I would n't get a used mattress either for obvious reasons.

If the furniture is outside for a couple of days in below freezing weather, that should freeze any foreign bodies lurking around. That was the word on the oak mites that infested my oak trees this fall.

Good luck and happy hunting