I had my heart set on a white dresser but dressers are SO expensive! I looked everywhere online and in stores but couldn't find one that didn't cost less than $200 - $300. My plan was to buy a used dresser and redo it to be the white dresser that I pictured. My husband was the one that redid it and he did a great job. We definitely saved over half the price by redoing it ourselves!
Plan of Action:
Go to your local thrift store (ex: DI, Savers, KSL, or Craigslist) or plan time with the hubby to go yard sale shopping to find an old dresser (go get frozen yogurt or ice cream afterward and make it a date!). The next step is to buy a can of spray paint in the color you want your dresser* (see note below) or buy stain if you want to spend a little extra for a nicer option. Throw on some new handles for the dresser and VOILA...your "new" dresser that looks exactly the way you want it. Another way to save money on your nursery furniture is to buy a changing pad to put on top of your dresser. This way you don't need to buy a separate changing table. (For more penny pinching tips, read my HOW TO Pinch Your Pennies post) Have fun and be creative to make whatever dresser your heart desires!
*Make sure you have a mask or have your hubby/friend spray paint it so you don't inhale the fumes. The fumes are dangerous for your baby.
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