Setting and getting the sale price of your item can be simple and managed with a little research. Here are a few tricks to get some intel on the items you are selling by using the Facebook Marketplace online platform itself! Understanding Supply Understanding the supply of your item helps to determine its sale price....
Facebook Marketplace is an awesome platform to sell just about anything but can take the patience of a saint. Managing too many or too few messages, buyer no-shows, low-ball offers are just some of my experiences when selling items in preparation for my recent move. (See Make Money on Your Move blog post.) So, let’s get...
Moving to a new house is no joke, but you can have some fun turning the effort into some cash. I recently downsized from a 2300 square foot home to a 1500 square foot townhouse and happy to say that I picked up a few tips on how to get PAID to have items moved...
Adding wall decor to a room can add warmth, color and interest — this is nothing new. Filling blank walls can be daunting – but, with a little patience and reflection, you can create something meaningful and not necessarily spend a fortune. My daughter, Kelly, moved into a new townhouse and had very little decor...
Check out this estate sale find I picked up for $10. It was the perfect price point to test the navy blue and copper paint colors I had been wanting to try. The tub could be used for an outdoor beverage container, a planter or perfect for “bob for apples”! I cleaned it up a...
Pergolas are a great way to define an outdoor living space with some architectural interest. As a bonus, pergola shades add great design features through color, texture, movement and shade from the mid-day sun. I installed a pergola a few years ago and loved the defined area and recently decided to tackle the pergola shades....
My kitchen was one of the last, big projects to tackle in my house. Even though I was not changing the kitchen layout or flooring, I was procrastinating a bit due to the expense and disruption. Let’s take a look at the five upgrades that transformed my kitchen from builder-grade to a gorgeous gold and grey...
This was my third visit to Ireland and each time I fall in love with it a bit more. Beyond the picturesque surroundings, it is always an opportunity to embrace the comfort that comes from the outdoors and a good friend. This annual trip, always serves up a few insights and this year was no...
With what started out as a kitchen renovation on the main floor of the house, has turned into a refresh of all of the adjoining rooms. Our laundry room gets ALOT of traffic. It houses the entrance from the garbage (the most used entrance into the house), the dog’s bowls, leases and of course, the...
I love bringing old, tired pieces back to life again. My friend, Kathy, asked me to refurbish a chest that had been sitting in a barn for years. It needed lots of cleaning and love to bring it back to life again. But, look at how interesting the piece is! Those curves!!! Materials Ryobi Sander...