Garage Sailing Tool Kit

Being prepared will make your garage sale trip a lot more enjoyable.  We all know "sailing" can be...  

better than a treasure hunt  

Let's start with the "don't leave home without it"

• Garage sale (treasure) map which shows where those sales are.
• Voice Recorder for note taking.  No more writing!
• GPS  (what do these initials stand for exactly?)
• Cash (of course)

The following list aims to assist you in breaking down large items, packing, loading or unloading. Some will prove more useful in finding clues.

1. Two 25 ft lengths of rope to assist in hauling, loading, unloading
2. Blankets are handy to have for padding.
3. Clean rags will allow you to wipe off items before putting them in the car.
4. Bind loose items with plastic ties.
5. For quick clean-ups, bring along sanitizing wipes.
6. Large plastic bags  protect your car seats, floors and you in the rain. 
7. 5 or 6 carpet remnants
8. Metal hooked bungee cords in assorted sizes.
9. Magnifier to get a better view of hallmarks etc.
10. Tape measure.
11. 4 AA or 2 AAA batteries to make sure what you're buying really works.
12. A light bulb wouldn't hurt for the same reason.

Tool Box

hammer, pliers, duct tape, screwdrivers, wrench, scissors, nails, screws, pins, etc...