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Wanted on Craigslist
Survey

We've scoured and scoured for household items on Craigslist before, but never actually advertised that there was something particular we were seeking. Have you ever posted a "wanted" ad for that cer...

More Craigslist Finds For States That Are Left Behind

We know it can be hard to see all the fabulous Craigslist finds in other states and think to yourself, "Wish I lived there!" This morning we're taking another look at Craigslist areas that aren't o...

Midwest Scavenger: We'll Take One Of Everything

The weather through most of the Midwest should be a bit cooler with a little rain, which makes it a perfect weekend for bargains! Shopping when it's a little wet out deters other scavengers and mak...

Midwest Scavenger: Retro Like Whoa!

We'd love to tell you that the Midwest has tons of awesome name brand finds at bargain prices on Craigslist. But that's not really our style, we have more of a Mid Century, Retro thing going on, ...

5 Money & Space Saving Furniture Tips

We move around quite a bit (9 times in 6 years) and in doing so we've learned a few key things that have not only made us money each time we've moved, but allowed us variety and eliminated the eterna...

Craigslist Finds For States That Are Left Behind

Do you watch the Craigslist Scavengers go by every morning, knowing that unless you live in one of the 6 major metropolitan there won't be anything for you? Well not today, no sir! We are bringing...

The Craigslist Drafting Table and the Tough Move

You may have read our earlier post about the filming in front of our apartment. That same evening, a buyer was scheduled to come by our place and pick up the drafting table we were selling on Craigs...

Scavenger: Busting At The Seams With Bargains
Midwest

We gave the Midwest Scavenger a makeover this week! How do we look? We wanted to show you larger pictures than we have in the past and this was a great week to do so. There are some beautiful piec...

The Pros of Craigslist Shopping

Friends of ours recently relocated to Chicago from London, and of major concern is how they are going to furnish a new (much larger) apartment from scratch. We introduced them to Craigslist, which exi...

Midwest Scavenger: 40 Craigslist Finds That Need Homes

Let's give a big round of applause to the returning Midwest Scavenger! It's been awhile, but it's back today with some fantastic finds some of which are featured above. From "Giant Vintage Billboa...

Something From Nothing
Decorating With Craigslist's Free Section Pt. 5/5

On our last day of "Free Craigslist Scavenging" we decided to go with the motto, "Go big or go home." So instead of transforming two items into something different we are combining two items into th...

Something From Nothing
Decorating With Craigslist's Free Section Pt. 4/5

The week is almost at an end, but before we finish up our 5 part series on how to make something from nothing, we have two more projects with pieces coming from Minneapolis and Detroit. Click throug...

Something From Nothing
Decorating With Craigslist's Free Section Pt. 3/5

So far this week we've looked at revamping speaker boxes, oil drums, retail shelving and old tires. Today's ideas tackle a work bench on it's last legs and some terra cotta tubes both found in Craig...

Something From Nothing
Decorating With Craigslist's Free Section Pt. 2/5

Yesterday we kicked off our week long Craigslist Free Scavenger. We showed you how to make a front door mat from an old tire and a pet house from an old speaker box. Today our free finds from Craig...

Midwest Scavenger: Finds From Duluth to Detroit

There is quite a haul this week in the midwest. Find a friend with a trailer and pack some snacks because there are couches to be sat on, chairs to be tested and lighting that's 1 in a million. Cli...

Money for Clutter
www.moneyforclutter.com
Montreal

To be happy in life you must immediately sell all your clutter. Mark Hodess, founder of Money for Clutter, is quoted in a recent Montreal Mirror column by Chris Barry. Money for Clutter was created...

Midwest Scavenger: Basement Bargains

The midwest treasure hunt is unique in comparison to other parts of the country. We have basements, attics, garages and large areas of square footage in which to hide forgotten furniture and "treas...

Midwest Scavenger: 4 Eiffel Tower Base Bikini Chairs for $1800

In Uptown Minneapolis, Linda has 4 Eiffel Tower Base Bikini Eames/Herman Miller Chairs up for grabs at $1800 for the set. Click through to see more Midwest bargains than you can shake a stick at. ...

Midwest Scavenger: Making The Most Without A Coast

It would appear that several people around the Midwest spent the weekend cleaning our their garages, bidding at auctions and dragging home things from yard sales. Here's a run down of the fabulous ...

Midwest Scavenger: Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue

It appears that the central Midwest has a thing for blue. It doesn't matter if you are in Milwaukee, Lincoln, or Detroit... we have you covered. Click through our new Midwest Craigslist Scavenger to...

Craigslist Image Previewer from Craigs Toolbox

Remember Listpic? It was great, so nice to see the photos from the Craigslist ads without having to click through - but alas, it didn't last long. The good news for today is that we just downloaded a ...

How To: Write a Craigslist Ad

Another year, another purge. While preparing our home for holiday guests, we amassed a large group of unnecessary furniture. Some things we've already donated but we're holding onto a few items that...

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