Contact the charity:Reach out to the charity of your choice to inquire about their donation process and to schedule a pick-up or drop-off time. Schedule a pick-up or drop-off:Depending on the charity’s policies, you may be able to schedule a pick-up of the furniture from your home ...
if you’re donating a computer or cellphone to a charity that specializes in electronics — like theNational Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceorCellphones for Soldiers— you may be able to donate nonworking computers, tablets, and phones. These charities recycle nonworking electronics and use the ...
To determine whether a piece needs to be disassembled or not, measure the doorways and hallways, then measure the dimensions (height, width, and length) of all the furniture items that have to be moved. Finally, compare the values to figure out if you’re bound to have any fitting problem...
To effectively negotiate furniture into the sales agreement for a house, you should identify in advance any furniture that you are interested in selling or buying, let the realtor know your terms and expectations, don't be afraid to receive or make a counteroffer, and closely examine the ...
Learn everything about furniture testers, from what they do to how much they earn, plus how to become one.
“I got four big plastic crates and put a load of the toys in there and have set a reminder on my phone to swap the toys in a month. It helps with having less stuff out and also is apparently good for the kids to play better as they are not overwhelmed. When the stuff gets swit...
Since I was going for a more natural (read: non-shiny) finish on this beauty of a table, I really didn’t want to use any kind of sealer with a sheen to it. Instead, I used the same MinWax Paste Finishing Wax as I used on our kitchen stools (another thrifty furniture project you...
“If you don't know where to start, we recommend decluttering room-by-room! Start with the most high-traffic area in your home – probably the kitchen or family room – and go through the decluttering process of deciding what to keep, toss or donate. ...
Living room furniture arrangements 1) Leave space for traffic In a slender room, it’s especially important to allow for a walking path. Plan for at least two feet between large pieces of furniture like sofas and chairs. Make sure there’s plenty of space at the entryways, so the layout ...
From vintage desk to functional bathroom sink console! Here's an in-depth look at how we turned an old piece of furniture into a vanity.