Growing up, I spent weekends with my mom sifting through thrift stores and flea markets, looking for treasures. She taught me how to spot high-quality pieces and instilled in me the thrill of the hunt ...

My Thrift Journey Begins You know that moment when you stand in front of your overflowing closet and think, "I have nothing ...

Garage sales, flea markets, pawn shops, all of these places are playgrounds for bargain hunters. One day, they discover a retro windbreaker that looks like it just stepped out of an '80s magazine, the ...

I thought thrift shopping wasn’t for me until I spotted this thrifting method on Apartment Therapy. The article outlines the ...

Marybeth Dozzi and her daughter, Peyton, love to bargain hunt. “I’m a single mom taking care of kids right now at home, and I’m sorry, but clothing is just way too expensive,” Dozzi said. That’s where ...

DEAR ABBY: My father’s wife, “Carole,” loves to thrift-shop. She enjoys hunting for a good deal, particularly if she can find things for our 5-year-old daughter, “Liana.” It’s sweet how excited she ...

Always disinfect thrifted items thoroughly to avoid bringing home pests like lice or bedbugs. Use tools like dishwashers, vacuums, steamers, and baking soda to safely clean everything thrifted.