They don’t want your old mattress, bed pillow or outdated refrigerator. And find someplace else to take that leftover paint. But thrift shops run by charitable organizations are otherwise glad to help ...

As the holidays often remind us, Americans are swimming in stuff, and when our closets and garages are suitably jam-packed, we simply seek out more space. “In some communities, not all of them, the ...

Hauling used goods around isn't worth the trouble when nobody can use them. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, CC BY-ND Telling donors that their neighbors have provided high-quality furniture, ...

Isn’t it tough when you head into the thrift stores and it’s clear that all the good stuff is picked over? It is possible to find those top-notch items; you just need to get the science of it down.