Wow. Just when you think you can’t get anything for nothing these days…
As a self-proclaimed "modern redneck", I do like to shop the discount stores — Big Lots being a favorite. There’s just something about dented cans and yesterday’s brand-experiments for pennies on the dollar that makes me smile.
Today’s haul from the local Big Lots included several pairs of work gloves for 80-cents a pair, a few pry-bars, a sledgehammer and the best find: a $2 porch light.
When we moved into our modern home, the Early-American anachronisms were astounding: wrought iron mailbox details, carriage house light fixtures and faux brick paneling. Well, we have the light situation resolved… mind you, a temporary fix while we source the original spun aluminum fixtures, but a nice one nonetheless.
These lightweight, all plastic, fluorescent-powered fixtures were literally $2 each — otherwise less than the cost of the light bulb that was included with it… and what an improvement.
I (heart) Big Lots.
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