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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale. What Is a Garage Sale? You may have also heard it referred to as a yard sale.

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The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? You may think you hid your gold coins well, but you would be surprised at just how obvious your “hiding place” is to a professional burglar. The bottom of a tool box.

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How To Organize A Project

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This is a mapping tool, and it is really helpful in envisioning where you are going with the project. This is just a tool to help you envision the project. Once you get started, you may find that the momentum will keep you going. Make yourself a Table of Contents, or an outline, of whatever it is that you need to do.

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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love going to garage sales. But for small businesses that trade may be unacceptable. “. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism”. Free is good, right? Someone offers to pass along something to you at no cost, should you take it? Maybe, maybe not.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below is a list of equipment and tools you will need to can, along with my suggestions for finding these items at a great discount. I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Canning Jars. Accessories.

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Top 5 Must Know Negotiation Tips To Get Anything You Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Below are five of the most basic (and the most important) negotiation tools you can use for any situation in life. Use Silence – Silence can be a powerful tool. Top 5 Negotiation Tips.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buy in bulk. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.