This times of economic depress, we should care think before spending your hard earned money. If you could delay buying something, then do as much as possible. But there are just somethings that couldn't be delayed. A good example is a replacement of a furniture
Finding these piece you first go to yard sales and thrift shops and flea markets before heading to buy new ones instead. You should also regularly check classifieds on your local newspaper and listing in the internet for hot deals.