This Saturday is a very special day in my life. No, it’s not my birthday or my anniversary, it’s National Garage Sale Day! For myself and any other Garage Sale Millionaires out there, this could be the most important day of the year. If you’ve never been to a garage sale or at least thrown your own, you […]
Decorating on a Dime: Upcycling Lighting
We’ve seen some awesome DIY projects where people have purchased household items at yard sales or flea markets and with a little imagination and creativity, have created masterpieces. Today we’re excited to introduce and feature Marlaina Teich, a home design expert and remodeling specialist based in Long Island, NY. Marlaina shares a stunning lighting project […]
Buying Used Goods Saves the Planet
Buying second hand goods is the most friendly environment choice any consumer can make. Whether it’s books, clothes, furniture, decorations, media or kids toys, you’re sure to do your part for the environment by buying used. Today we’ve outlined several reasons why buying used goods should always be your first option if you’re adamant about […]
Funny Yard Sale Signs to Grab your Attention
Wonder what kind of “crap” there will be? Will Fabio be there in person? Looks like something from a Muppets movie Oh, this got our attention!
2012 World’s Longest Yard Sale
The World’s Longest Yard Sale is set for August 2nd-5th 2012 and celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary this year. The Yard Sale spans 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama along Highway 127. According to the 127 Corridor Sale website, “You’ll find homeowners selling stuff they’ve accumulated throughout the years as well as professional dealers and vendors. […]
Closing a Two-Day Deal
This past weekend I re-learned a very valuable lesson. Even with all of my years of experience, I still manage to not follow my own rules, and it usually gets me into trouble. In this particular instance, I was buying a woman’s Disney collection. It was such a large collection that after going through most of the items I ran out of time […]