How Do You Find Cash In The Attic?
HGTV’s popular TV show, “Cash in the Attic” inspires homeowners to convert unwanted items into money by taking them to auction. If you have a home remodeling project that needs funding, auctions may be the way to find it. Here’s how to find cash in your attic. Decide on a project that you need money for, like refurnishing the family room. Get the whole family involved in planning it and excited about the idea. Estimate the price of the materials and labor for the project and come up with a total amount needed. By now, the family will be motivated to raise the cash for the project. On the show, they bring in an expert antiques appraiser to tell the family what has value and what might sell well at auction. Since you don’t have an appraiser, buy a Kovel’s price guide or borrow one from the public library. It comes out annually, so look for one with the newest date. Browse through the price guide to see what is similar to things in your house. Make a list as you look through the book of t
