As Christmas nears, shoppers are out digging through store aisles in search of bargains. Give them a real bargain while making extra holiday money for yourself by having a before-Christmas garage sale.

While garage sales are typically a warm weather venture, December is the perfect time to prepare for the arrival of your new presents by clearing out the clutter. Have each member of your family go through their belongings to clear out unused items before adding more Christmas gift possessions to your home.

Preparing the Sale

Sort through items, separating them into containers designated for keeping or selling; have a trash bag on hand as well. Items that have been sitting around unused for at least two years are ideal items to sell.