Thrifting

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I Used to Hate Thrifting — Until It Brought My Mom and Me Together in a Surprising WayLife
My abuelita's favorite pastime has taught me all my best life lessons.
Natalia Vela
Mar 19, 2024
My “Black and White” Thrifting Rule Makes Secondhand Shopping So Much Easier
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No gray area here — unless it’s gray in color.
Joey Skladany
Mar 9, 2024
The "Magnet Test" Is the Secret to Scoring the Best-Ever Thrifted Brass Finds
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Plus, 5 more foolproof tips for identifying genuine brass.
Kelsey Glennon
Mar 7, 2024
This Is My #1 Tip for Shopping Estate Sales (I've Been to 50!)Life
It might seem counterintuitive.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 7, 2024
The Best Vintage Shops in Florida, According to a Local
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From Jacksonville to Miami.
Kelsey Glennon
Mar 5, 2024
This Is the Best Time to Go Thrifting, According to a Shopping Pro
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Plus, the best season to visit thrift stores.
Cori Sears
Mar 2, 2024
This “Cute” Mid-Century Modern Thrift Store Find Is a Must-Have for Flowers
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Don’t pass this up the next time you head to the thrift store.
Jessie Quinn
Feb 21, 2024
Buying This One Controversial Thing Thrifted Saves Me So Much MoneyLife
I always look for it when secondhand shopping.
Heather Bien
Feb 20, 2024
Don’t Pass Up This Unexpected Storage Gem at the Thrift StoreOrganizing
This thrifted beauty has so many uses.
Meg Asby
Feb 13, 2024
This $35 “Storage” Find Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Thrifted
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Trust me — you’ll want to look out for this on your next thrifting trip.
Jessie Quinn
Feb 4, 2024
6 Things You Should Never Do When Donating Your Stuff
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According to thrift store employees.
Jennifer Prince
Jan 26, 2024
9 Organizing Essentials Designers Always Look for at Thrift Stores
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They all double as decor!
Jessie Quinn
Jan 16, 2024
This TikToker’s “Thrifty” Hack Gives a Boring Tissue Box a Luxe Upgrade
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Absolutely ingenious!
Olivia Harvey
Jan 15, 2024
5 Things Designers Say You Should Skip at the Thrift Store
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Including one that’s all over TikTok.
Jessie Quinn
Jan 1, 2024
The 4 Trendiest Thrift Store Items of 2024, According to Designers
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Here’s what to look out for the next time you shop secondhand.
Blair Donovan
Dec 27, 2023
The One Kitchen Staple I Always Buy UsedLife
It saves me at least $20 every time.
Rachel Reiss
Dec 14, 2023
4 Smart Tips for Finding Amazing Art at the Thrift Store, According to ExpertsDecorating
Next time you hit the thrift store, you're bound to find some great art if you follow these under-the-radar ideas.
Cori Sears
Dec 13, 2023
The Kitchen Item I Always Buy Thrifted to Prep for the HolidaysLife
It only costs a dollar or two.
Melanie Gnau
Dec 5, 2023
Here’s Why Nate Berkus Says You Should Shop Secondhand First
News
He loves scouring secondhand sites like eBay and Etsy.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 5, 2023
This Under-$10 Thrift Store Buy Is My New Favorite Houseplant HackPlants & Yard
You’ll want to snap these up any time you see them.
Jennifer Prince
Nov 30, 2023
I Decluttered My Grandma's Dishes — Now I'm Trying to Find Them AgainLife
I didn’t realize how much I loved them.
Heather Bien
Nov 14, 2023
This Mystery Thrift Find Has TikTokers Scratching Their HeadsLife
Can you guess what it is?
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 2, 2023
This TikToker Turned Thrift Finds into a Charming Gingerbread VillageHome Projects
Keep your eyes peeled the next time you’re at the thrift store.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 31, 2023
Thrift Store Fake Plants Get New Life with This Easy DIY UpdateHome Projects
It literally became the star of her outdoor fall decor.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 31, 2023
This TikToker Has Creative Uses for a Thrifted Magazine RackDecorating
None of them actually involve magazines.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 30, 2023
This Common Thrift Store Find Instantly Elevates Your Candle GameHome Projects
It’s the perfect no-brainer solution that only costs you a couple of bucks.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 27, 2023
I Swear Everyone Is Overlooking This Thrifting Holy Grail
Life
This under-the-radar store type is where I find all my best stuff.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 27, 2023
One TikToker Totally Transformed These Common Thrift Store FigurinesHome Projects
Keep your eyes peeled next time you’re at the thrift store.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 24, 2023
The Very First Thing You Should Do After Thrifting Vintage DecorHome Projects
Don’t skip this step.
Jennifer Prince
Oct 6, 2023
The 6 Things You Should Always Look for When Thrifting for Your Home
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Here’s what to seek out — and what to avoid.
Jennifer Prince
Sep 12, 2023
A TikToker Found a 1960s House-Shaped Coffee Table & Her Cat Loves ItLife
The piece has been so well-preserved that its new owner didn’t even bother to give it a refresh.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 4, 2023
This Clever Goodwill Shopping Hack Is My New Fave Way to Score Deals
Living
It’s great for thrifting newbies, too.
Abigail J. Fallon
Sep 4, 2023
This TikToker Creates Keepsake Artwork with a Thrift-Store Staple Home Projects
Keep your keepsakes out of the shoebox and enjoy them every day.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 1, 2023
6 Tools You Need If You’re Thrifting Decor, According to a Pro
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Consider these items must-haves if you’re hoping to furnish your home with secondhand finds.
Denise K. James
Aug 17, 2023
TikTokers Are Painting Ghosts on Thrifted Artwork, and It’s AdorableHome Projects
They look boo-tiful.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 14, 2023
The Important Thing You're Forgetting to Do After Going Thrifting
REAL ESTATE
For your new place.
Grace Cassidy
Aug 4, 2023
B&A: This Colorful $350 Bedroom Redo Is a “Walking Ad” for ThriftingHome Projects
“I always keep a rainbow of spray paints on hand for random projects,” this DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Jul 2, 2023
Here’s Why You Should Test Thrifted Items for LeadLife
Yes, that includes your vintage Pyrex containers.
Noella Williams
Jun 14, 2023
This $50 Facebook Marketplace Chair Just Auctioned for $85,000Decorating
One TikToker recently hit the jackpot after he bought a rare chair on Facebook Marketplace for only $50 and then, months later, sold it at an auction for $85,000.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jun 11, 2023
The Must-Have Backyard Accessory I Never Pay Full Price For
Living
It’s essential to my deck decor.
Sofia Rivera
May 28, 2023
This TikToker Created Seaworthy Lighting from a Thrifted ShellHome Projects
A DIY project that embodies mermaidcore and is low-maintenance? Sign me up!
Noella Williams
May 14, 2023
My Mom Owned an Antique Shop — Here Are Her 3 Tips for Finding GemsLife
She traded antiques for 30 years.
Jennifer Prince
May 10, 2023
This TikToker Turned a Thrifted Wooden Bowl into a Pendant LightHome Projects
With a drill and a creative vision, this DIY was bound to be a success.
Noella Williams
May 7, 2023
5 Tips You Need to Know Now Before Reupholstering Something You Thrifted
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According to a pro designer.
Sarah Lyon
May 7, 2023
This Thumbtack Lamp Is a Maximalist’s Thrifted Dream
News
Lighting is an important part of decorating your home, but that doesn’t mean it has to be serious.
Noella Williams
Apr 30, 2023
These Are the Best Thrift Stores in NYC, According to an Expert
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In search of a good bargain in NYC? This TikToker knows a place (or several).
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 27, 2023
I Started Buying Up Vintage Placemats, and Here’s Why You Should, Too
Style
These tips are sure to help you source some great vintage placemats for your dinner table.
Shelby Deering
Apr 25, 2023
Here’s Why the Martini Lamp Is a Coveted Antique FindDecorating
The martini lamp is exactly what it sounds like.
Noella Williams
Apr 23, 2023
This Redditor Found Plates Worth $2,000 at a Thrift Store
You really can’t tell what treasures you’ll find at a thrift store.
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 21, 2023
Don’t Pass Up This Glass Find at the Thrift Store
Style
They’re more versatile than you think.
Caroline Mullen
Apr 19, 2023
This TikToker Refinished a Thrifted Conference Table, and It Looks Unbelievable
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And the result looks way more expensive.
Noella Williams
Apr 2, 2023
This TikToker Shared Her Super-Simple Hack for Removing Odors from Thrift Store Furniture
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You probably already have it around the house.
Inigo Del Castillo
Apr 2, 2023
Don't Pass Up Those Ceramic Crocks You Find at the Thrift Store
TikTok has an easy fix.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 20, 2023
I Spent a Year Tracking Down My Secondhand Silverware — and It Was Worth It
My silverware drawer brings me so much joy.
Madison Brill
Mar 7, 2023
This Goodwill Employee Thrifted Almost Everything In Her '90s-Inspired Condo
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"Everywhere I look, I see a deal."
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 18, 2023
7 Things Secondhand Shopping Experts Will Be Hunting for in 2023
Keep an eye out for Murano glass.
Ellen Freeman
Dec 21, 2022
A Moody Dramatic '90s Ranch House Pulls Inspiration from English & French Design
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Tara's house isn't your typical Florida home. It's filled with gorgeous busts and colors that bring to life English and French style that will have you feeling like you've entered a museum.
Sarah Lyon
Dec 21, 2022
16 Design Enthusiasts Share Their Best Free Home Decor Finds
They're almost too good to be true!
Sarah Lyon
Nov 10, 2022
A Broadway Performer Transforms Trash to Treasure in a Sophisticated NYC Rental
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By shopping secondhand and grabbing items off the street, Bronwyn Tarboton, a musical theater performer who runs the brilliant Instagram and TikTok accounts, @nyctrashtotreasures, was able to make her dream home an affordable reality.
Erin Derby
Nov 10, 2022
This TikTok Shows the (Very Gross) Reason to Check Your Thrifted Finds Before Bringing Them Home
You might just get more than what you bargained for.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 3, 2022
4 Ways I've Decorated My Home with Original Paintings on a Budget
My favorite piece cost just $5.
Jennifer Prince
Oct 3, 2022
This Money-Saving Hack Will Make Your Planters Look More Expensive
Love your new plant but hate the plastic saucer? You may want to hit the thrift store to level things up.
Marlen Komar
Aug 19, 2022
8 Tips for Thrift Shopping Abroad, According to Experts
From knowing where to go to bringing your purchases home.
Blair Donovan
Aug 16, 2022
These Curbside Finds Could Become Your Next In-Home Bar
Seriously? Talk about turning trash into treasure.
Savannah West
Aug 4, 2022
Here's How This Vintage Find Ended Up Being a Case For #CrimeTok
“Meanwhile at the thrift shop, the employees are glad someone finally bought the murder lamp.”
Noella Williams
Jul 29, 2022
Hippie Christmas Is Approaching. Here Are 5 Tips to Make the Best of It
Maximize your haul.
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
Jul 29, 2022
Here's an Unexpected but Super-Smart Secondhand Shopping Tip
According to a person who wrote a book on thrifting and thrifts every week!
Danielle Blundell
Jul 26, 2022
It Took Me Two Years to Decorate My One-Bedroom Apartment
Here's how I furnished before I found my forever pieces.
Marlen Komar
Jul 4, 2022
Here's How to Style All Those Vintage Mirrors You Keep Thrifting
Just when you thought you couldn't fit another one in!
Savannah West
Jun 6, 2022
9 Tips for Scoring Good Deals at Yard Sales All Summer Long
From a seasoned pro!
Jennifer Prince
Jun 2, 2022
Buying This Under-The-Radar Thing from Thrift Stores Saves Me $50 Every Time
They're some of my favorite secondhand buys.
Sofia Rivera
May 13, 2022
A Small Rental Is Stylish Thanks to Secondhand Finds, Including a $50 Sofa Score
Annie is an avid deal hunter and never pays full price. "All of my items in my house were purchased secondhand from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Offer Up, or thrift stores," she writes.
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