Once you’ve cleaned the garage, you might have a lot of stuff sitting in the driveway that you don’t need or want to put back on the shelves. Why not kill two birds with one stone? Put price tags on anything you don’t want and have a garage sale. At the end of the day, box up anything that’s still outside and unwanted and call ClothingDonations.org for a pickup. A truck will come at the designated time and take all of that stuff away, leaving your newly cleaned garage uncluttered and easy to maintain — and helping fund veterans’ programs.
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A Top-to-Bottom Scrubdown for the Garage
When was the last time you gave the garage a good cleaning? Chances are it’s been a while, and there’s no better time than the dead of summer. Pick a sunny day, and begin by taking everything out, Tidy.com says. Then, start at the top with the cobwebs on the ceiling and work your way down to the floor. Dust all surfaces, wipe down the walls and sweep — and when that’s done, scrub the floor with soap, water and a hose, or give it a good powerwash. When you’re done, the garage will be so clean that you might not want to move all that extra stuff back in!
How to Stage a Winning Garage Sale
Presentation goes a long way toward getting rid of your stuff at a garage or tag sale. Keep like goods together so that buyers know here to look, says Real Simple, and sort and hang better clothing by size so that you don’t need to keep folding and stacking it. Place the most desirable, big-ticket items at the end of the driveway to get people to stop, and make the event festive and inviting with a few streamers and some background music. Nobody wants to shop in silence!
Signage Makes the Sale
It won’t be much of a garage or yard sale if nobody shows up! That’s why you need signage that’s bright and readable to direct passersby to your location. Show the sale’s address, hours and any major items, and post the signs a day ahead of the sale start so that people can plan ahead to visit, the DIY Network says. You can also announce your sale using ads on Craigslist or in the local shopper. Be ready for the early birds, though—avid garage salers will often arrive before your sale’s posted start times.
Pricing Your Garage-Sale Stuff to Move
When pricing goods for a garage or yard sale, you need to hit a “sweet spot” where it’s difficult for potential buyers to walk away, while still paying enough to make it worth your while. Price everything before the sale begins, The Spruce says, and use color-coded stickers to discern between multiple sellers. Sticker everything individually—unless you have a box full of similar items such as books, records or DVDs. And finally, write “FIRM” on any item’s price you aren’t willing to haggle on.