20 Tips for a Successful Garage Sale in Farmington, Farmington Hills

Here is some advice from experts on how to get the most cash for your stuff by hosting the ultimate garage sale.

Make some cash by combining your spring cleaning with a successful garage or tag sale with these tips from garage sale experts. 1) Sell on Saturday Author and host of former PBS show Collect This! Aaron LaPedis is known as the "Garage Sale Millionaire." LaPedis says after more than two decades of success he has learned that Saturday is the day to host a successful garage sale. “Some cities require a permit for sales held during the week and Sundays are reserved by many people for church services and family activities.”  2) Get a team together Good planning starts with getting a team of family and friends together to help the day of the sale. “You’ll need someone to go out early in the morning and put up all your signage and a couple of …

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3:55 pm on Sunday, April 14, 2013

Yes, let the kids make some money. I had to deal with some really rude people and I won't put up with that anymore. They even walked into my garage with their dogs like they owned the place. I would never take my dog to a garage sale. What nerve of some people. Not everyone likes dogs. I also had some rude customers to deal with about price. Yikes. Never, never, ever, ever again will I have a …   more ›

Weekend Watch: Ghost Walk, Garage Sale, Mom 2 Mom and More

Whether you're looking to be entertained or informed, you'll find something to do this weekend in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

From a Ghost Walk tonight at the Governor Warner Mansion to a Sunday forum about the six constitutional amendments on Michigan ballots, our calendar is filled with a wide variety of weekend activities.  Browse through the photo gallery above for basic information, then click on these links to learn more: Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? You can add it at http://farmington-mi.patch.com/events/new.

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Weekend Watch: Sept. 28-30, 2012

Harvest Moon activities, garage sales, concerts, a craft show and more are on tap in Farmington and Farmington Hills this weekend.

Celebrate the start of autumn this weekend with Harvest Moon events in downtown Farmington. "Need to Know: Downtown Farmington's Harvest Moon Celebration" shares information about those events.  Plenty of other activities and events are happening this weekend. Browse through the photo gallery above for basic information, then click on these links to learn more: Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? You can add it at http://farmington-mi.patch.com/events/new.

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Weekend Watch: Sept. 7-9, 2012

Give the gift of life, audition for a show, party at the dog park and more this weekend in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

From a blood drive to youth theater auditions and a dog park celebration, this weekend is packed with activities in Farmington and Farmington Hills. Flip through the gallery above for information about some of the big events on our calendar, then follow the links below to learn more:    Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? You can add it at http://farmington-mi.patch.com/events/new Correction: The Bark in the Park event starts at 10 a.m. and goes through 2 p.m.

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Weekend Watch: Aug. 24-26, 2012

Summer winds down in Farmington and Farmington Hills, with the finales for two seasonal events this weekend.

It's official: Summer is on its way out.  This weekend brings the last Rhythmz in Riley Park concert and the last Family Campfire in Heritage Park for the season. You'll find details about those events and others by flipping through our photo gallery above, then clicking on the links below to learn more:  Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? Add it! Just sign in with your e-mail address (or sign up, if you don't have a user account), then visit our Events home page and click on "Add an Event". Upload a photo to make your listing stand out. 

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Search for Antiques, Clothes, Art at Farmington Hills Garage Sales

Lay out your plan of attack for local sales by checking our interactive map. Got a sale? List it on the map and our calendar.

We've got garage sales on our events calendar this week, which means we're sharing this handy garage and yard sale map to help you with your weekend bargain hunting in Farmington and Farmington Hills.  Listing your sale is easy – sign in to our site with your e-mail address (or sign up, if you don't have a user account), then visit our Events home page and click on "Add an Event". Upload a photo to make your listing stand out! You can also add your sale to our map, by clicking the "Add" link on the right side of the map.  Looking for a sale? Zoom in on a particular location and click on the map pin to find more information, along with a link to the event listing on our calendar (click on "Website"). You can also print a copy of the map.  …

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5 Things You Should Know Today - June 7, 2012

Check out our map of this week's garage sales, including one at the Costick Center.

Ready to hit the bargain tables? We've got a map to help you navigate this week's garage sales, including what will likely be the biggest sale of all.  Here's what else you should know: The temperature is expected to climb near 80 today, with sunny skies and winds gusting to 18 miles per hour. The National Weather Service predicts a low tonight around 55.  You'll find everything from toys and clothes to furniture and even home-made duct tape crafts at garage and yard sales this weekend. Check our interactive map, where you'll see sale posted in our calendar. You can even add your own.  Help two local organizations – the Farmington Rotary and the Xemplar Club – help others in our community, by taking a chance at this raffle. Buy a $1 ticket…

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Map It: Post Your Garage Sale With Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch

Pick up bargains at the sales listed on our site this weekend – or add your own.

We've got garage sales on our events calendar this week, which means we're sharing this handy garage and yard sale map to help you with your weekend bargain hunting in Farmington and Farmington Hills.  Listing your sale is easy – sign in to our site with your e-mail address (or sign up, if you don't have a user account), then visit our Events home page and click on "Add an Event". Upload a photo to make your listing stand out! You can also add your sale to our map, by clicking the "Add" link on the right side of the map.  Looking for a sale? Zoom in on a particular location and click on the map pin to find more information, along with a link to the event listing on our calendar (click on "Website"). You can also print a copy of the map.  …

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Post Your Garage or Yard Sale to Our Calendar

We'll add your event to our Wednesday map of sales in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

5 Things You Should Know Today - April 17, 2012

Expect sunshine today in Farmington and Farmington Hills, and maybe long lines at the post office.

It's the last day to file your federal and state income tax returns – but look on the bright side: The rain appears to have cleared out today. The National Weather Service predicts sunshine, a high around 54 and wind gusts to 20 miles per hour. Tonight's low will dip to around 37, with winds becoming calm.  The ZBA will hear requests from homeowners on Ontaga and Playview Court for variances to accommodate additions, from Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company on Halsted for a temporary sign variance, and from Drakeshire Lanes on Grand River to allow temporary sales of fireworks June 25 through July 4. The board meets at 7:30 pm. at city hall; a full agenda is on the city's website.  Warren L. Brandes, D.O., of Botsford Hospital, will present …

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