A garage sale is a great way to make a few dollars and get rid of a lot of clutter in your home. It can also be a lot of work. But with a few simple tips, you can create a garage sale that runs smoothly and makes you more money. Getting Ready Get all of your things for the garage sale ready to go before the sale begins. Start by organizing everything into categories. Put kitchen items in one section, toys in another, books in another, and clothing in yet another. This will make it easier for people to find your items. Pick up some plastic baskets from the dollar store to fill with small items, and label each basket with a per-item price. This saves a lot of time wasted labeling each and every small item with the same price. Wash clothing before you put it up for sale. A clean, nice-smelling piece of clothing is more likely to go for the asking price than a wrinkly one that doesn’t look fresh. If you can, mend any small issues like loose buttons. Give toys a wipe down as well so they look newer and cleaner. Start Early Garage […]
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