2020-11-01 03:50
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Flea Markets are not just Flea Markets anymore. They specialize. There are still many traditional Markets but there has been new trends that have invaded the format. Vintage shows, art markets, food markets and swap meets all offer different products and the management is strict with vendors abiding by the rules. No tube socks will be found at a Vintage show!
2018-07-12 16:23
We have all heard the scary stories about sales gone wrong on Craigslist. And, it is a good rule of thumb to be very careful when buying or selling with strangers. But, the convenience and… Read More
2018-07-10 16:11
When I live in a place that does not have a garage, I complain about not having a garage! When I live in a place that does have a garage, I complain about having a garage! Yes, it seems I a… Read More
2018-07-05 16:06
Storing anything made of wood in a storage unit in the heat of summer can be a tricky task! If you have furniture going into storage, such as wooden tables or hutches, rocking chairs and si… Read More
2018-07-03 16:02
Sometimes, when I walk into a thrift store, I just don’t know where to start. Dishes, clothing, crafts, books… there is always so much stuff to look over! But, it is usually th… Read More
2018-06-28 15:59
Selling things online can be extremely profitable. And it can be fun. But...it can also be confusing. I have posted things on social media sites that have sold in a matter of minutes and th… Read More
2018-06-28 12:30
I have kept many of my childhood toys. Not all of them, but just enough to fill a good sized box. I keep them around because they remind me of a most wonderful childhood. AND… becaus… Read More
2018-06-26 15:44
A storage unit auction is like most auctions. You register when you arrive. You follow the crowd around to the items, which happens to be a full storage unit. And when bidding begins, you e… Read More
2018-06-26 12:30
Bidding for a storage unit at an auction is exciting. It is heart pounding. And it can be full of the same angst and thrill as an action movie! But, before you bid, you need to know what to… Read More
2018-06-19 15:27
It is the height of the garage sale season and my little car has been hauling odds and ends from one end of town to the other! I have a special place in my heart for rocking chairs and if I… Read More
2018-06-14 15:19
I just went through a move. It was from one house to another within the same town, within a mile of each other. But, from the outside, you would think a move within a short distance would b… Read More
2018-06-12 15:16
Suddenly, you realize you need a storage unit to get the Christmas decorations out of the way while you redo the basement. So, you go over to the nearest storage facility and you rent out t… Read More
2018-06-07 15:10
Opening a small business is a large task. Small business owners put everything they have into building that business from the floor up and they can use help wherever they can get it! In the… Read More
2018-06-05 15:07
Summertime is the time of year that many people using storage units begin to consider whether they should have a climate controlled unit instead of a regular unit. Heat and humidity can cau… Read More
2018-06-02 15:31
I am trying to set up a new studio in a new home I have just moved into. It is a mess! I have been an artist and an art teacher for a very long time, so I have art supplies from here to for… Read More
2018-05-17 15:04
A storage unit is a space for you to fill with things from your overflowing house. Or is it? In actuality, a storage unit is simply an empty space...and you can fill it with anything that y… Read More
2018-05-15 14:48
Haggling is defined as bargaining persistently to get a lower price. Shopping at a flea market requires haggling. But, there are ways to do it without being mean, rude or aggressive. There… Read More
2018-05-10 08:35
I have always thought that the most fun job in the world would be a Picker for an Antiques dealer.
Pickers are the people who go out and look for things for the dealer to sell. They look f… Read More
2018-05-08 08:31
Flea Markets are FUN!!! Flea Markets are exciting! Flea Markets are a great place to meet people and find cool stuff! BUT… Flea Market shopping can be overwhelming if you don’t… Read More
2018-05-03 16:24
Ahhhh...Spring cleaning! The time of year to clean the house and get rid of old and unused stuff and make a little money! This annual ritual can sometimes feel like a big pain, BUT, it can… Read More
2018-05-01 16:20
No longer is a storage unit used for just the overflow stuff from home. More and more people are renting a unit and using it to store specialty items. European armories, glass antiques, Odd… Read More
2018-04-26 07:36
I have just moved into a new home. After 12 years of having the same address, I have forgotten the pain, sore muscles and incredible disorganization that comes with moving an entire househo… Read More
2018-04-24 07:32
I never thought of this before, but it makes perfectly good sense to me! Use a self storage unit for spring cleaning! Every few years, a house needs to be thoroughly cleaned, painted and wa… Read More
2018-04-19 08:34
STOP! Last Junk Store for 30 miles!
Remember ... Antiques are being made while you wait to buy!
My Junk...Your Treasure!
Sometimes, life’s opportunities are staring you right in the f… Read More
2018-04-17 08:25
Storage Units are abandoned for a whole bushel basket of reasons. Some of the reasons are tragic. Some are reasonable and most are just simply let go for lack of money. When the contents go… Read More
2018-04-12 07:27
Recently, I worked in a floral shop specializing in just weddings. It was interesting and demanding work. But, something I noticed that I had never heard about before, and was completely im… Read More
2018-04-10 14:11
Storage unit auctions happen just about any day of the week and keeping track of all that I want to attend has made me a map aficionado. Being a specialist on making my way to these auction… Read More
2018-04-05 08:00
Did you ever want to just run away from everything and start over fresh? I think most people have dreamed of getting rid of everything they own and starting over in some exotic far away lo… Read More
2018-04-03 08:00
I went to an auction this weekend. It was very crowded at 11 a.m. and it was hard to see what item was on the block. I kept wiggling my way to the front of the crowd and with my number in h… Read More
2018-03-29 07:08
Spring cleaning is the custom of thoroughly cleaning the house in March because it was getting warm enough to open windows and doors, and the high winds could carry the dust out of the hou… Read More
2018-03-27 07:58
I love to collect stuff! There, I admitted it! Ever since my best friend in junior high gave me a pair of antique shoes from China, I have been addicted to the task of collecting. At first… Read More
2018-03-22 08:41
Everyone who attends a storage unit auction, dreams of winning the big one! But, unlike the television shows, you usually end up with a lot of other people’s junk. So, how do you ma… Read More
2018-03-20 08:35
The community I live in has over 20 storage unit facilities available. But, which one do I choose? Logic says the one closest to my home. But...that may not actually be my best choice. Fi… Read More
2018-03-15 12:53
So...you are in the process of moving and you are trying to empty the current house a bit at a time. You have chosen to put those items that you can live without for awhile into a storage… Read More
2018-03-13 16:37
Sometimes, I look at my closet and I just want to give up! The shirts are smashed together and when I pull them out, they need a solid ironing. The pants hang haphazardly and I don’… Read More
2018-03-13 08:00
You have been planning for years to get rid of the stuff in your storage unit and finally the time is right. A sudden spurt of energy, a change in your life or even a… Read More
2018-03-08 19:49
UGH! Moving!!! What a pain! But, it happens and sometimes, too often! Tearing apart your home; putting your household treasures into boxes with care; organizing the mounds of stuff you own… Read More
2018-01-16 17:46
A friend and I had a yard sale. We were set up inside my friends garage which happened to be located on an alleyway. After several hours and massive crowds, we had settled into comfortable… Read More
2018-01-11 17:42
There are many reasons that you would hire an Estate Sale company. Downsizing, a divorce or death or that it is just the easiest route to take. It is a very efficient way to handle the disc… Read More
2018-01-09 21:16
Spray paint can be a game changer, especially with junky stuff that could have ended up in the trash. Spray paint can transform the dull into the dazzling! You can turn everything from furn… Read More
2018-01-04 21:10
Thrift stores are my favorite places to shop for finding the detail items needed to make my home MY home! These stores always help me stay within my budget and their inventory is ever chang… Read More
2018-01-02 20:20
I have decided to start a flea market business. I have enough homemade crafts and decor to fill a table and even some vintage finds that I have tired of and am willing to sell. But, what ha… Read More
2017-12-29 20:20
Re-purposing items is a hot thing to do right now. Taking an old chair and re-purposing it into an end table or a bench or even a headboard are new ways to think of old stuff and giving it… Read More
2017-12-26 20:06
Every week I scour the papers and internet listings for the garage sales and flea markets to see who is selling what and what is special. After decades of collecting and scouring for just t… Read More
2017-12-21 12:01
Craigslist is a goldmine for unique finds. But...if you don’t make an offer as soon as you see the item, you will not get it! Lots and lots of people in your area do nothing but perus… Read More
2017-12-19 16:02
A permanent Indoor Flea Market booth is like having your very own little store. Instead of setting up in the morning and breaking down again in the evening with a regular booth located some… Read More
2017-12-14 15:57
Renting a booth at a Flea Market can be fun and exciting. You are going to sell all of your crafts and treasures and make a bunch of money! BUT...throwing everything out on a table is not e… Read More
2017-12-12 14:57
Flea Markets are not just Flea Markets anymore. They specialize. There are still many traditional Markets but there has been new trends that have invaded the format. Vintage shows, art mark… Read More
2017-12-07 14:53
If you have always dreamed of having a tiny business that you can throw your heart and soul into, it is possible to make it happen with a booth at a Flea Market. If you love baking, sewing… Read More
2017-12-05 15:33
Every day items are the basics of cleaning. You don’t need to go broke buying expensive bottles of perfumed mixtures that claim to do the cleaning job of a million scrubbing bubbles… Read More
2017-11-30 15:30
It is the time of year where just the thought of sitting outside on a lawn chair overlooking your old and unused stuff just sends shivers up your spine. And I mean REAL shivers as it is 12… Read More
2017-11-28 17:17
Well, the leaves have changed colors and in many areas, the first snowfalls have happened. Yard sale season is over for another year. But has it really? Just because it is the Frigid Season… Read More
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Live Auctions & Social Distancing Rules The coronavirus quarantine in the U.S. may be easing in some areas, but for auction hunters, that means the action is just getting started! While… Read More
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