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thecooldown.com > green-home > thrift-store-pillow-cleaning-tips

Bought a thrift store pillow? Skip the wash, and blast it in the dryer for an hour first

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (369+ words) For many secondhand shoppers, one concern can outweigh the bargain entirely. A thrift store throw pillow can brighten up a home, but for many secondhand shoppers, avoiding bringing home bedbugs or fleas is also key. A shopper on Reddit asked…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > thrifting-goodwill-outlet-cart-piled-high

She braved the Goodwill bins at opening and left with a cart piled high for $120

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (414+ words) "That was by far one of the most insane shoe rotations ever." Getting to the Goodwill bins right after opening can be chaotic, but for one thrifter, the early start paid off in a big way. They documented a morning…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > trash-picking-wealthy-texas-neighborhood

Texas curbside picker finds furniture, decor, and unopened supplies in upscale neighborhood

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (334+ words) "I am still amazed at the stuff people throw away." A haul of discarded home items in a wealthy Texas neighborhood became a notable find for one trash picker who came across furniture, decor, light bulbs, and other goods that…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > discarded-mirror-donut-themed-decor

Crafter spots mirror on the curb, takes it home, and turns it into donut decor

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (325+ words) A discarded mirror found on the curb has won over Reddit after being remade as a cheerful, donut-themed decor piece. Posting to Reddit's r/upcycling community, the original poster wrote, "I found this mirror discarded outside. It was just begging…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > thrifting-vintage-decor-nashville-creator

Tennessee creator turns thrifted, vintage finds into stunning room displays

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (472+ words) "There's so many vendors inside so there's a ton to see." Home-decor creator Kristen McGowan (@KristenMcGowan) is making a strong case for secondhand shopping after turning thrift-store and antique-mall finds into polished room displays. The new additions look warm, layered,…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > arizona-thrift-hunt-vintage-halloween-finds

Arizona thrift hunt for vintage Halloween finds has TikTok begging for locations

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (365+ words) "I'm so tired of never finding vintage Halloween!! It's always literal garbage." For Halloween lovers, it may still be summer on the calendar, but on TikTok, spooky season is already in full swing. One thrift-hunting video is drawing plenty of…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > silver-champagne-bucket-estate-sale-sprint

Thrifter 'sprinted' after spotting silver champagne bucket at estate sale

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (328+ words) The secondhand score was "an instant upgrade" for her home decor. Sometimes the thrill of secondhand shopping comes down to timing. One estate-sale shopper knew she had to move faster after she spotted a stunning silver champagne bucket for just…...

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thecooldown.com > green-business > thrifting-treasure-hunt-mystery-jar-find

Thrifter spots tiny stamp inside overlooked 'mystery jar' that confirms its true value

2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (281+ words) A sharp-eyed thrifter has shown the internet why secondhand shopping can feel like a treasure hunt. In the now-viral "Thrift With Me" clip, one small "mystery jar" full of items turned into a possible precious metals score, reminding people that…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > estate-sale-home-decor-haul-cheap

Thrifter's $23 estate sale haul has bargain hunters doing a double take

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (372+ words) "And obviously a lot of this stuff is for our new house." One shopper's estate sale haul is drawing attention online after she revealed that she filled her car with home decor and seasonal finds for just $23. Some of the…...

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thecooldown.com > green-home > shopper-thrift-store-haul-summer-budget

Six months of under-$10 thrift finds transformed her wardrobe, room, and personal style

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (322+ words) "I went thrifting today for, like, the millionth time this summer." One shopper's thrift store haul is showing just how far a modest budget can go. Collected over about six months, the haul included room and wardrobe items that the…...

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