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How to Accept Payment At Your Garage Sale

“How do I accept payment at my garage sale?” you might be asking. You have a well-organized sale, but the whole point to get paid. Are you ready? Here’s all you need to know on how to accept payment at your garage sale for a successful sale.

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15 Differences of Garage Sale vs Estate Sales

You want to get rid of your unwanted items. Or maybe you’ve become a believer in second hand shopping. But in either case, the question remains: what exactly is an estate sale? Is it just a fancy garage sale? Yes. And No. I will tell you 15 differences of garage sale vs estate sales.

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40 DIY Vintage Valentine’s Day Decoration Ideas

Do you love the simple sweetness of Valentine’s Day but not all the commercialism it brings? Here are 40 DIY vintage Valentine’s Day Decoration Ideas that will give you a moment to add an old timey touch of romance around your home with no or very little cost.

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Pros and Cons of Peel and Stick Wallpaper (from a beginner)

When we did our fast 1979 mobile home makeover the bathroom walls were in terrible shape with peeling wallpaper, nail holes and bumps in the wall. I decided to use removable wallpaper as a quick fix and a way to add a punch character to the small space. Here are my pros and cons of peel and stick wallpaper from a total beginner (but also with insight from a seasoned wallpaper hanger – my mom).

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45 DIY Unfinished Basement Laundry Room Ideas

If your home is like many others, you have an unfinished, cave-like basement where you stick the washer and dryer into a deep, dark corner. If doing laundry wasn’t bad enough, just the thought of entering the dungeon to switch out a load makes you put it off one more day. Fear no more! Here are 45 DIY unfinished basement laundry room ideas that will add vintage style even to this area of your home. These will make you actually happy to enter this space!

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40 Vintage Style Kitchen Utensils from Amazon (2022)

When it comes to kitchen utensils, I am a minimalist. I just don’t have the space or desire to store every kitchen gadget that’s out there. But living in a tiny house, I also want items to serve a dual purpose – usefulness and beauty. Here is my list of 40 vintage style kitchen utensils from Amazon to do just that.

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20 Tips How To Price Garage Sale Items

IT’S TIME TO HAVE A GARAGE SALE, BABY! And then it hits you. You don’t want to give things away, but you also don’t want to scare people away with high prices. What to do?!?! Never fear, mah dear. Here are my 20 tips how to price garage sale items.

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How to Decorate a Mobile Home Living Room

Whether you’re living in a single wide mobile home, apartment or rental, it is completely possible to add vintage character to a home you love. You don’t have to wait for your “perfect home” to make it cozy and unique. I will show you how to decorate a mobile home living room that is both vintage inspired and family friendly.

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Our Vintage Bungalow

Howdy! I’m Tammy, and I’ve lived most of my life stretching a low decorating budget through garage sales and DIY renovation.

I am going to give you quick and easy tips on the beauty of reusing older items instead of spending tons of money on new. I’ll show you how I add vintage style that makes a your house feel like a cozy home (even with young kids, a practical husband and a big dog in tow). 

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