Some friends of mine and myself spent time at the salvage area of the local dump. One friend purchased 4 small vacant houses, and furnished them, sheets, dishes, stainless ware, glasses, blenders, pasts makers, tables chairs dressers, EVERYTHING , FROM THE DUMP. I furnished a home I built (but I BOUGHT BEDS, MATTERSSES and sheets new) completely with mostly nice minimal repair antiques .
Another friend got enough tile to do the home she was building in Penna. 's two and 1/2 baths, and the kitchen. Full furnature, and enough pine flooring for the rest of the home. AND enough old books to contribute to the Salvation Army to SUBSTANTIALLY reduce her tax bill by contributing them.
Got a local Salvage area?