Part of the allure of the all-powerful garage sale is that you never know exactly what you’re going to find. Your new favorite piece of jewelry, a priceless winter sweater, a beautiful set of dusty books—the possibilities are endless. And although the chances of you finding an immensely valuable piece of furniture on sale for …
One thing’s for sure, furniture is always a hit at garage sales. It catches people’s eyes from across the street, it’s usually a bargain for pieces that are in relatively good shape, and even when something isn’t in great shape, it can be a fun DIY project to fix something up! Sometimes, however, we get …
4 Ways to Refurbish An Old Wood Table Found At A Garage Sale Read More »
Whether it be the allure of the stories they hold, or the secret value it might be worth, there’s something about antique items that seems to pique our interest. Now, a garage sale probably isn’t where you’re going to want to be selling a particularly valuable antique, and you probably aren’t going to find a …
Which Antiques Found at Garage Sales Sell the Best? Read More »
One of the great joys of the yard sale is that you never know what you’re going to find. From your new favorite sweater, to the French press that becomes a staple in your everyday routine, to some novelty item that you didn’t think anybody else even cared about, the serendipity in the search is …
How Do I Restore Antique Furniture Found at a Yard Sale Without Decreasing Value? Read More »
Yard sales are all about serendipity, and countless antiques shows have shown us that a lucky yard sale goer or two might serendipitously stumble upon an antique worth quite a bit of cash. While we don’t think this should be your only goal when visiting your friendly neighborhood yard sales, it’s certainly an exciting prospect …
How Can You Tell If A Dresser In A Yard Sale Is Antique? Read More »
Everyone loves a good yard sale, and everyone loves a good garage sale—but are we repeating ourselves? Admittedly, terminology isn’t the most important part of this community-driven event, but if this is something you’ve been dying to know, fear not! As the first and foremost authority on the subject matter, we’re here to bring you …
Is There A Difference Between A Yard Sale And A Garage Sale? Read More »
Garage sales are some of the best things to grace the face of our planet, but what good is a garage sale if nobody shows up? Planning a successful garage sale is a multi-step process, but one of these crucial steps is making sure you choose the right day to host your sale. If you …
Have you ever watched a movie where the protagonists are having the time of their lives on a road trip, only to remember that you don’t have a car, so you can’t replicate those magic feelings? Trust us, we’ve been there, too. Luckily, not all of life’s magic moments have to be limited by our …
How Can I Do A Yard Sale If I Don’t Have A Yard? Read More »
Whether it was a weirdly specific period of Hollywood pirate movies or a particular bedtime story that inspired us, most of us have dreamt of finding some hidden treasure at some point or another. Part of the magic of yard sales, of course, is that finding some hidden treasure is a very real possibility every …
What Is The Trick For Finding Good Stuff At Yard Sales? Read More »
For both visitors and sellers, a yard sale is a magical place where everybody’s day gets a little bit better! Unfortunately, not all yard sales are treated equally. If you’re planning on setting up a yard sale of your own and you’re nervous that people won’t come to browse your inventory, just remember: it’s all …
