Garage Sales

If you're in need of something cheap--clothes, toys, home or holiday decorations--consider garage sale-ing. A garage sale is a treasure trove of unique items, from baby toys to Christmas trees. Don't miss out. more »

Each summer, signs for garage sales pop up around most urban American neighborhoods. This national institution is popular as a way to get rid of items you're not using and meet the neighbors, all while earning some pocket money. Visiting garage sales provides a cheap way to entertain yourself and pick up inexpensive items for your... more »

Walk along the beach at a slow pace. Enjoy the crashing waves and the seagulls. Above all, keep an eye on the sand for that one elusive shard of sea glass. Beach sea glass is also known as sea glass and mermaid's tears. Its value is measured by size and color. Some people collect the glass to put in a clear jar. Others recycle the... more »

Texture guns are used to apply texture to finished drywall in order to create a home’s individual look and feel. Materials, techniques, and individual taste all come into play when choosing the right texture for your home. In order to apply the texture, however, you will need the same tool called a texture gun. more »

During the release of episodes one through three of the "Star Wars" trilogy, Pez and Lucasfilms commemorated the event by creating Pez candy dispensers from a number of the series' characters. The Jar Jar Binks Pez candy hander is no longer available from the Pez Factory store, but there are a number of resources for "Star Wars"... more »