Preparing for a Garage Sale
If you’ve talked to anyone who’s had a garage sale, they will tell you it’s not an easy undertaking. There are some serious garage salers out there so you better be prepared. So if it’s your first time having a garage sale, here’s some tips to help it go smoothly. Advertise We’ve come a long way from posting flyers on telephone poles to advertise your garage sale. To help make you garage sale successful, make sure to advertise online. Craigslist is a must but its also a good idea to post on your local newspapers website and advertise on any social sites you may belong to such as Facebook and Twitter. Many people now use garage sale finder apps on their phones, so it worth taking a look at what apps are out there if you have a smart phone or tablet. Price Tags Be sure to put a price tag on everything you intend to sell. This will help you avoid being asked ‘How much is this?’ every two minutes. Make sure the tag is clearly visible for anyone looking at the item. Know that most people will want to negotiate so price things accordingly. Keep Sets Together If you plan on selling sets of items like cups or plates, it’s a good idea to put them in plastic bag together so that the buyer knows you intend on selling all the items together. Have a Free Pile If you have damaged items or things you just want to give away, it’s a good idea to have a ‘free’ pile that’s marked with a sign. Not only will this help you get rid of unwanted items, it will also help to attract people that are just driving by. Put Items Not For Sale Away If you have things that you have no intention of selling, you may want to put them away or move them away from the area where you are selling. If you are on the fence about an item, perhaps leave it unmarked and close by to see if someone makes an offer. Place Larger Items Closer To The Street Bulky items such as furniture or appliances should be placed closer to the street to make it easier for the buyer to load the items in their vehicle. Have Extension Cords Available When you are displaying electrical items, people are going to want to know if they work. Have an extension cord handy so that you can plug in any electrical items to show potential buyers. Watch Your Money Don’t ever leave your cash bank unattended. There’s nothing worse than doing all the hard work to put on a garage sale just to have your money stolen from you. Don’t leave young children in charge of the money either without supervision. Invite Your Neighbors and Family Before you have garage sale, check with your neighbors and family to see if they have items they may want to sell. The more items you have on display, the greater your chances attracting customers. It’s also nice to have an extra helping hand to set-up and tear down when the day is done. Garage Sales aren’t easy but with some careful planning and preparation your garage sale can go smoothly and you can make some extra cash as well!
Garage Decor
Sure your garage is a functional space in your home where you park your cars and probably store many items. You may even use your garage as a work area complete with work bench and cabinets. But there’s no reason you can’t add some flair to your garage. Here’s some ideas for helping add to your garage decor and provide some spice to the look of your garage. Vintage Garage Art and Posters If you want to give your garage that old-time motor garage look, antique metal signs, vintage art, and posters are a perfect addition. Retro motor oil or classic Coca-Cola signs make for great garage art. There also many companies that offer customize-able vintage signs so you can add your family name to help personalize your garage. Framed posters are also a great idea for enhancing the look of your garage. Neon Signs Brighten up your garage are with cool looking neon signs. Neon signs come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and look great hanging over workbenches. Flags and Banners Why not show support for your favorite sports team by hanging a banner in their honor in your garage. Or maybe you’re feeling patriotic and want to show your patriotism by hanging the flag of your home country. Flags and banners are great decorative tools and can cover a lot of wall space! Dartboards Need an excuse to slip out of that boring house party? Well having a dartboard in the garage will do just that. Careful on the placement, though. Dartboards hung on the back of the door into the house have resulted in many trips to the hospital. Workbench Stools You know when you finally decide to rebuild that carburetor, you’re not going to want to stand the whole time. Custom workbench bar stools look great and give you the opportunity to rest your feet when the work day is done. Floor Paint Epoxy paint is perfect for providing a stain-resistant floor and can give your garage that great auto showroom look and feel. Epoxy is tough, long-lasting and comes in different colors to help you customize the appearance of your garage.