Yard sales, garage sales, and estate sales, hold a special palace in our heart for numerous reasons—probably more than we can count. From accessibility to community engagement to the thrill of finding gently used at a bargain, it’s hard not to get excited when those seasonal signs go up. One of the curious things about …
As the effects of climate change become more extreme each and every day, it’s natural to search for ways to reduce your own carbon footprint and find ways to incorporate eco-friendly practices into your daily life. Luckily for garage sale lovers, garage sales are already a great way to get into some easy eco-friendly hacks! …
We love yard sales for so many great reasons: they make for great community events, they give us a chance to find unexpected treasures, they’re an easy opportunity for decluttering, they’re great for finding amazing items and great prices…the list goes on! But there’s one more reason to love yard sales that just about everyone …
Graduations, new jobs, new beginnings, new schools—what do all of these things have in common? Yard Sales! Sort of… What they definitely have in common in some capacity is a relocation, and where there’s a move, there’s a need to get rid of some household items. And what does that mean? That’s right, a yard …
So, you’ve done your research, you’ve set your prices, you’ve advertised, and you’re ready for the best event of the season: the amazing garage sale! Just one problem—you forgot that you don’t have tables to display your items. Should you cancel? Should you call it off? Of course not! As the (self-proclaimed) leading authority of …
Whether it’s spring cleaning, downsizing, or just a general decluttering spirit, we’re always down for a great yard sale! It’s an opportunity to interact with your community, make sure unused items find a better home, and, of course, an opportunity to make some extra cash. In places like the Midwest, setting up your yard sale …
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If you were fortunate enough to grow up in a community that promoted neighborhood-wide yard sales, then surely you have plenty of fond childhood memories of going house to house, yard to yard, searching for the perfect item to spend your allowance on. A bike, a book, your favorite record, even a unique sweater was …
From fond childhood memories to the yearly case of spring cleaning, yard sales are memorable experiences for so many people of all different ages. Maybe you found your favorite sweater, an old but classic vinyl, or maybe it’s just your go-to decluttering method that makes you a couple of bucks along the way. Long story …
The short answer: no.The long answer: no, but there is a generational thing going on. Let’s take a look! Built to last To be clear, yard sales and garage sales are still alive and well, but some people might notice that sometimes they aren’t quite what they used to be. Now, we’re not wagging our …
Yard sales, garage sales, rummage sales, estate sales…a lot of terms that mean more or less the same thing. One word that does deviate, however, is a thrift store. They’re still similar, don’t get us wrong. Both are opportunities for people to buy usually used items for a great price. Yard sales, however, are usually …
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