'Tis the Season...for Yard Sales

August sees yard sales at their height in Michigan, capped off with the annual Blue Water Yard Sale Trail, 200+ miles of treasure hunting along the Thumb's shoreline this weekend. If you're planning on doing the Trail, or are considering hosting a sale of your own, get some tips from the experts first.


Garage Sale America by Bruce Littlefield.

Get the inside scoop on garage sale success from a life-long aficionado. Learn how to spot a good sale from the road, how to tell trash from treasure, and how to incorporate finds into your home decor. Filled with anecdotes about colorful garage sale folk, this is a fun read as well as an informative one.






Buy, Keep or Sell? by Judith Miller.

Judith Miller, author of the popular Miller's guides to antiques and collectibles, provides help to anyone wondering if they should buy, keep or sell a particular item. Covering categories ranging from Art Deco to Star Wars, Miller shows what's hot and what's not, along with information on prices and fakes. Essential reading before hitting the Yard Sale Trail!