apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

huge spray-painted "free" sign placed beside an old sink and child's play stove. Some families let their kids set up lemonade-style tables to sell family castoffs (photo shows a set-up in progress).

In our last few DC apartment buildings, residents organized book exchanges in the common areas. We've gladly exchanged many books this way.

Does your community exchange stuff? What's the best free item you've ever grabbed from the street or your community room?

- Rachael Grad

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