// BEGIN editorial data var i = 0; var TDY_090604_GarageSales = new Array(); TDY_090604_GarageSales.ID = "TDY_090604_GarageSales"; TDY_090604_GarageSales.ID_WB = 31086537; TDY_090604_GarageSales.sPubDate = "6/3/2009 9:24:48 PM GMT"; TDY_090604_GarageSales.navsectionID = "3032632" TDY_090604_GarageSales.appFmt = 2; TDY_090604_GarageSales.itemsPerPage = 1; TDY_090604_GarageSales.appWidth = 460; TDY_090604_GarageSales.appHeader = "Book excerpt | Tips for a great garage sale"; TDY_090604_GarageSales.appDeck = "How you can get rid of clutter, and make some money this summer"; TDY_090604_GarageSales.appNavStyle = 7; TDY_090604_GarageSales.bDhtml = 0; TDY_090604_GarageSales.appLayout = 1; TDY_090604_GarageSales.copyHeight = 380; TDY_090604_GarageSales.copyMargin = 9; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","See the signs","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20128.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "Need to clean out your house and make yourself some money? Have a garage sale! The summer season is the perfect time to get rid of your junk, and help someone else find themselves a treasure. Sue Whitney, author of \"Junk Beautiful: Outdoor Edition,\" shares tips for having a successful garage sale.


Signage is of utmost importance. You can count on a lot of garage sale competition this summer so be creative, spend some extra time, and a little extra cash making sure your signs will stand out in the crowd!"; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","If it's open, they will come","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20141.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
Early bird shoppers will arrive well before the opening bell. You can take this one to the bank! Some people discourage early shopping, but I welcome it. These bright-eyed and bushy-tailed shoppers tend to be serious buyers like shop owners and antique/flea market vendors. An open and closed sign is a good way to let everyone know when you will be ready for the fun to begin. Block the entrance of your driveway with a closed sign indicating time of opening and when you are ready, take the rope down, flip the sign to open, and stake it in the grass.
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Get noticed from the street. Bright, vibrant colors will draw attention to your sale from those who pass by. Covering your market tables with colorful, oilcloth and tarps is a great way to add a little punch to your sale."; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","Get organized","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20077.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
If you are having a multi-family sale(which I highly recommend) you will need to keep track of sales per family. Make a fun garage sale notebook to record all transactions. "; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","Color coding","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20078.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "273", "364", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
Each family should be assigned a different color for tagging their items. This will simplify the check-out process and keep the line moving along quickly.
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Have a little fun and get creative with your price tags. I like to use hang tags whenever possible. Let's face it, removing gummy stickers is just plain annoying! Vintage snapshots, game cards, old coin wrappers, and paper measuring strips are just a few playful ideas."; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","Dust it off","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20166.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
Vintage items can bring more money. Package them nicely and supply a description of the item. This photo shows a vintage kitchen item."; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","Let them see","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20196.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
If your sale item is in a box open it up so people can easily see the contents. This box was missing a bar of soap so I threw a scrubbie in for good measure!"; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","Be honest","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20200.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
If something is broken, tell the shopper and then provide ideas for alternate uses. The inside of this crock pot can still be used in the oven and the outer shell can be used as a fruit bowl on your kitchen island or even as a beautiful floral centerpiece on the dining room table.
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All mothers of small children will love this one. Divide that bucket of teeny-tiny toys, put them into small, clear grab bags, and tie them up with a ribbon. Attach them to a sandwich board and kiss them good-bye!"; TDY_090604_GarageSales[i++] = new Array("","Ahhhh! Refreshments","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Sections/TVNews/Today%20show/Today%20Home%20and%20garden/2009/06%20-%20June/GarageSalePics/Today%20Show%20Garage%20Sale%20Segment%20130.hlarge.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "273", "205", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); TDY_090604_GarageSales[i-1].body = "
Offer up some lemonade or ice water to parched and weary moms and kids.
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