Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

A Real Anti Aging Solution

I always thought aging was a gradual process. In some regards, it is. But for me, moving into a new place and doing renovations aged me at least tens years. Hubby kept asking me to stop frowning. Furrow lines from a day of squinting stayed longer, got deeper and didn’t go away after a good nights sleep. Crows feet, which up to now had only been minimal, were deep. What the heck happened?

Upholstery Savings

Since our current sofa and chairs really didn’t work in our new living room, I pulled out these saved pieces and took them in to Valley Upholstering.

I wouldn’t trust these much beloved pieces of furniture to just anyone. Around for decades, Valley Upholstering is where the top interior designer take their clients pieces and where upscale department stores subcontract their upholstery work.

The Last Throws of our Renovation Saga

Our home renovation saga and bank accounts are nearly at an end. We are finishing up a new patio cover, window coverings, the garage conversion and the biggie…a complete chimney rebuilds.

Re-Purpose, Re-Claim and Recycle the Old

I hate to throw things away …. But I also hate to keep things I don’t need and have too much stuff.
Re-using and re-purposing the old is one of the best bargains around. Not only do you usually get higher quality goods but you’ll save money and keep stuff out of the landfill
Here are some ways we re-claimed and re-purposed stuff to save money.

How Charter Cable Messed Up and T- Mobil Saved the Day

Setting up a new home isn’t easy. Especially if you run a business out of your home.
Our internet server in both locations is Charter Cable.  We ordered new service at the new house to start on the 11th and keep our old connection open through the end of January at our old house. Essentially two accounts open at the same time for a two week period.

New Home Repairs and Dilemas 12/30/2009

The additional weight of the new porcelain tile and vintage stove caused concern for our contractor.

He crawled under the house to make sure it could support the extra weight. He decided we needed to add extra supports to the joists of the floor to secure and support the additional weight.

OMG! We’re in Escrow (part 3)

I am in an astonished state at how smoothly everything is going. Seller credited us a large amount for repairs, appraisal went through, loan funding and underwriting went through, just waiting for a walk through and signing. But the repairs are looming and will cost serious bucks!

OMG- We’re in Escrow Part 2

Our new home is a 1927 Character home with 1200 square feet, 2-bed / 1-bath, a breakfast nook, formal dining, high barrel ceilings, upgraded electric and copper plumbing, big closets (huge plus)  and all hardwood floors, good kitchen and bath. A bit smaller than we had hoped for, but it screams cute and has possibilities for additions and changes as needed

Cyber Monday Online Shopping Tips

Cyber Monday is here and the next two weeks will bring some of the very heaviest online shopping weeks of the year. Like shopping everywhere, it’s buyer beware. So here are some tips to help you shop safely without letting the bad guys get your info.

Black Friday Shopping Tips

Julia Scott over at Bargain Babe recently asked shopping tips for Black Friday….
I don’t shop on Black Friday.

I hate Black Friday and avoid the insanity at all costs. The Black Friday shopping scene is unnecessary if you’ve been following my leads for deals. No need to participate in all the hysterics and chaos.

However….