10 Must-Have Tips for Yard Sailing*

What you should know before you set out on a weekend shopping spree.

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1. Wear comfortable shoes. You will be on your feet all day, including time spent on grass and dirt.

2. Map your route to make the best use of your time. Stopping at sites with multiple vendors gives you more shopping time and requires less driving time.

3. Wear sunscreen and/or a hat, and try to keep your face in the shade.

4. Bring water and snacks.

5. Have a tape measure handy to make sure large purchases such as furniture will fit inside your house.

6. Hit the ATM for cash before you head out; most vendors don't take credit cards.

7. Take along a rolling tote to hold your purchases. This minimizes the amount of weight you have to carry and keeps your hands free to keep shopping.

8. Pack hand sanitizer. If you are shopping at a large venue like the Endless Yard Sale, the only restrooms might be portable ones, which do not include sinks for proper handwashing.

9. Think ahead on shipping. If you buy something big, will you send it from an overnight shipping service or bus service, or will you need to rent a truck or trailer?

10. If you see something you like, buy it, because when you come back later it will probably be gone.

* yard sailing (sic): A phrase used to describe the art of shopping at large numbers of yard sales, garage sales and estate sales — www.urbandictionary.com