A TIME LINE | Garage-sale preparation

A YEAR IN ADVANCE
UStore sale items in a designated area or box.
A WEEK IN ADVANCE
UClean and price sale items.
UCall antique dealer if necessary.
THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE
UPut ad in the paper and get garage sale kit for professional signage.
UClean garage and mow the lawn.
THE DAY BEFORE
USet up items in sections with signs indicating each category.
UDisplay items according to size, etc. Hang clothes if possible.
UMake lemonade; set up coffee pot.
USet up as much as possible in preparation for early birds, if you're allowing them.
THE DAY OF THE SALE
UMove cars to give parking space, if possible.
UKeep pets inside.
UHave sufficient change and bags on hand.
UHave an extension cord; let customers test appliances.
UDonate leftover items to charity.