Easy Garage Sale DIY Upholstered Wood Bench Plus Garage Sale Tips for Finding Furniture
I scored on this bench months ago at a garage sale for $5.00. It was made over once to go at the foot of my guestroom bed, but since I decided to put up wallpaper in there, I had to change it. I took the old one apart and simply repainted it and changed the fabric. This was another fun trash to treasure that I can do over and over again!
Here are some quick garage sale hunting tips when looking for furniture:
- Wood is good. I feel like the furniture today isn’t made like it used to! Quality solid wood pieces are easy to find.
- Look past the ugly. Keep shape in mind when looking for your piece. Paint and hardware can easily be changed.
- Some damage is OK. If you notice slight damage that can easily be fixed, think of it as an opportunity versus a pass.
- Always negotiate on price. Keep in mind that you will have to spend money on supplies and material.
- If you wait until the end of the day, you can get furniture for practically free. If they haven’t sold it by the end of the garage ale day, they are likely going to donate it or have the trash come pick it up.
Check out my guide for why you should buy furniture secondhand. It also includes a list of trash to treasure project ideas.
