You'd think charities would do back flips over your unwanted items. But unless you have the ability and strength to get them out of your home, you'd be wrong. When I recently combined two households I called all the biggies (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity), anxious to donate quality … [Read more...] about Get charities to take your unwanted stuff
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Get free stuff, give old stuff away
Wouldn't it be great if there were an easy way to give your unwanted but perfectly good stuff to someone who needed it? And a way to get stuff that's perfect for you but doesn't work for your neighbors any more?There is, and it's called Freecycle. It's a great way to work with your neighbors to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff, give old stuff away
How to get the best used furniture deals
My husband and I recently bought a home roughly twice the size of our old one. We enjoy the extra space, but several rooms in our home are completely devoid of furniture. Since I’m not impressed with the high prices and low quality of most “big-box” furniture stores, I’ve slowly been amassing … [Read more...] about How to get the best used furniture deals
Free wheelchair ramps and home repairs for needy
If you or your parents or grandparents need help with home renovations you can't afford, Rebuilding Together may be able to help. The nonprofit organization builds free wheelchair ramps and provides FREE critical home repairs, modifications and improvements to low-income, elderly and disabled … [Read more...] about Free wheelchair ramps and home repairs for needy