08-19-2013, 02:50 AM
Oddly enough, my family has had better luck with "estate sales" (NOT garage sales) than trying to give away quality items. A friend of the family did this for a living so she coordinated everything, but we were able to sell some good pieces that were difficult to give away.That said, Salvation Army in my area will come pick up furniture. So will a few independent charity driven thrift stores.
After the tornadoes in OK and Hurricane Sandy, I remember seeing many organizations looking for good home furnishings for those trying to rebuild their homes and their lives. Same thing happening in areas affected by wildfires out west. Trucking companies were donating their services to transport goods across the country. There might be some sort of similar relief effort in your area.
In general, I am not a saver. I live in a 2 BR 2 BA condo so space is limited. No basement, no attic, no garage. I have 2 small end tables that were my grandmother's and 4 funky club style chairs that were my great-grandmothers. All were restored and refinished and all are in my living room being used as functional furnishings. My couch and other pieces were chosen to complement those few heirloom pieces. Those are the only "big" sentimental things I have and I would be very sad if anything happened to them. Other than that, "stuff" does not last long around here.
DM
After the tornadoes in OK and Hurricane Sandy, I remember seeing many organizations looking for good home furnishings for those trying to rebuild their homes and their lives. Same thing happening in areas affected by wildfires out west. Trucking companies were donating their services to transport goods across the country. There might be some sort of similar relief effort in your area.
In general, I am not a saver. I live in a 2 BR 2 BA condo so space is limited. No basement, no attic, no garage. I have 2 small end tables that were my grandmother's and 4 funky club style chairs that were my great-grandmothers. All were restored and refinished and all are in my living room being used as functional furnishings. My couch and other pieces were chosen to complement those few heirloom pieces. Those are the only "big" sentimental things I have and I would be very sad if anything happened to them. Other than that, "stuff" does not last long around here.
DM