School is almost out for the summer and with it comes freedom…and lack of routine. This is one of the biggest organizing dilemmas that parents face over the summer, and this is why your kids are complaining by August, “I’m bored”. Whether they are willing to admit it or not, kids like structure. They like knowing what comes next and what to expect and unfortunately,...
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Family photos are a real treasure, but unfortunately, they are vulnerable to storage conditions and handling. Those precious nuggets that engender wonderful memories can fade, tear, become soiled, or even crumble away. Luckily, with today’s digital photos, you can preserve your photos easily on your computer or some other digital storage device. But what do you do with the delicate black and white or sepia...
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In Part 1 and Part 2, we gave you tips for planning your date and location, choosing your sale items, pricing your items, advertising, and organizing. Now, we offer tips on customer relations and closing your sale! Customer Relations Greet customers as they arrive and thank them for stopping by. Be enthusiastic! Provide bags and offer to help carry items to vehicles. Sell cold drinks,...
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In Part 1, we gave you tips for planning your date and location, choosing your sale items, and pricing your items. Now, we offer tips on advertising and organizing your sale! Advertise! Place ads in your local paper, on community bulletin boards, and by telling friends and family. Add your sale to Craigslist.com because your listing will show up on the online Yard Sale Treasure...
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You’ve heard it before, but it’s true – what’s cluttering your home may be just the treasure someone else has been searching for. Having a yard sale is a fantastic way to clean out rooms in your home and make a little extra cash while you’re at it, but it’s not for the faint of heart. It takes some planning to pull off a successful...
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Attract traffic to your sale with this inexpensive and eye-catching yellow and black Yard Sale sign. The large white area provides space for you to write in your own sale information or to add arrows to direct people to your yard. Made of weather-resistant polycoated cardboard, this sign measures approximately 22″ tall by 14″ wide.
Avery’s® bright neon preprinted removable garage sale labels will save you the time and hassle of writing your own. Prices in this pack of 350 labels range from 10 cents to $20, with blank labels, too, so you can customize if needed. The removable adhesive ensures that buyers will be able to remove price tags easily so they can fully enjoy their purchases. With these...
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Why spend hours writing prices on stickers when you can get these brightly-colored, pre-printed labels! Just select a price, peel, and stick. It’s that simple! You can even choose your own custom prices, and they will print them with no setup fees! The Pre-Printed Price Label sets are perfect for color coding items at multi-family sales. Just choose a color for each family’s items. When...
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While the main function of a garage is to park and protect your vehicles, you probably also use the garage for storage. There seems to be an unlimited number of things to store here: lawn care equipment, handyman tools, gardening tools, sports gear, bikes, pet supplies, seasonal decorations, and more. With this combination, a garage can easily get cluttered and disorganized. Over time, you may...
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We are proud that this fantastic organizing product comes straight from our own backyard here in Richmond, VA! The Closet Factory Richmond has everything you need to makeover your closet, garage, home office, and more. When it comes to garages, they can create a custom designed storage system that fits your needs and budget and solves your storage problems. If your garage is like most,...
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