Even as the economy seems to be getting better, finances remain tight for many people. No one wants to spend money too frivolously, and many even find some of the things they need for free. Would you like to be one of them? There are a number of online sites that exist just to list free stuff. Others have portions of their sites dedicated to those who wish to give things away. You can find air mattresses, clothing, plants and …
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If you ask the average person what the worst thing about moving is, you are bound to get a laundry list of different reasons why they would avoid the dreaded process. It’s laborious, stressful, time-consuming, and simply unpleasant. Add in elements like a high traffic location and several flights of stairs, and you have yourself a real nightmare situation. One of the worst aspects of moving is dealing with furniture. Furniture is often the biggest and bulkiest items people will …
Give gently used, good condition furnishings a new lease on life by donating them to Goodwill. All you have to do is take your donated items to the Goodwill location near you. We’ll take it from there. For your donation, you get a great tax deduction and the peace of mind of knowing that old wagon-wheel coffee table lives on. Good Furnishings Chairs Ottomans Couches Loveseats Recliners Tables Lamps Bookshelves Armoires Rockers and Gliders End Tables Kitchen Tables Coffee Tables …
The selling of the stuff might be the most symbolic part of the process of moving out and moving on from your old life in the name of long-term travel. I was initially dreading selling my furniture on Craig’s List. I figured it would take weeks, I’d be dealing with flakey buyers, and I’d have a hard time finding purchasers to haul away all of my unwanted furniture. In actuality, the process was actually pretty easy and, dare I say …
There are several resources to use that can provide free furniture to either low income families or people recovering from a disaster, such as a fire. Not only can items be provided by charities that run these programs, but families can also purchase low cost furniture from thrift stores, many of which are run by charities or local churches. There are many different types of goods provided as well as . Usually an organization that helps the low income, such …
Sit happens… to the three best names in furniture. Sitting on a mountain of Italian leather, Soft Line dumps $6, 000 handmade sectionals on their outlet under $2, 000. Fast fashion happens… Jessica Jacobs brings her $6, 000 sofas to The Dump for $994. Overstocks happen… Flexteel’s $2, 000 power leather recliners are $675. The American furniture industry only has one outlet: The Dump. Lucky you, Chicago! What comes Friday morning is gone Sunday night. Say Goodbye to Every Mattress …
“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris I have lived most of my life in a cluttered home. Closets were full, drawers wouldn’t shut, things weren’t put away, and unfinished projects could be found in most rooms. That was, unless somebody was coming over. Then, the entire family would pitch in to make sure the house was presentable. Looking back, the problem with clutter wasn’t that …