Magic City Surplus

Here's How to Price Scrap Metal

Learn about the steps necessary to price scrap metal properly, including tips on identification and market resources.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

What Not to Donate: Thrift Store Donation Guidelines

Every thrift store has different rules, but these items are commonly turned away at donation centers. Call ahead to see if your local store can accept them.

How to shop smart buying food at dollar stores

With rising inflation and food costs, Jennifer Westhoven shows you how to cut your next grocery bill without compromising your health.

10 reasons why thrift stores are awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.

PHOTOS: Greasy Cove General Store offers tasty trip into the past

Greasy Cove General Store offers food and seasonal items that bring people from out of town, and groceries to serve the local community.

How general merchandise products are striving toward clean-label

As shoppers look for clean-label ingredients, CPG brands are answering the call with general merchandise products that feature transparent ingredient lists.

Tow or Salvage?

Know the difference between a tow and a salvage situation before you accept help or towing assistance on the water.

How to Salvage a Bad Workout

What to Bring on a Salvage Shopping Trip

Pack these 17 items for your next shopping adventure

Easy Recycling and Salvage

How to Salvage a Stained Baking Sheet

Learn how to clean a stained or browned baking sheet and how to prevent discoloration.

Tips for salvaging flood-damaged photos

If you return home after a flood to find your cherished family photos soaked with water or mud, keep these tips in mind. Your images might actually be recoverable.

Antique Salvage Ideas

Follow this board for great ideas using pieces salvaged by Olde Good Things for your apartment therapy ideas and to liven open your home decor. Use antique hardware, vintage furniture, and salvaged, antique architectural pieces in ways you've never imagined.

How to Salvage Your Frayed Charging Cables

Much like my mental state, are your power cords hanging on by a thread?

5 Tips For Salvaging Too-Spicy Foods

Heavy handed with the hot peppers? That's cool. We've got 5 flawless ways to neutralize white-hot heat.

How to Salvage an Interview That's Not Going Well

How to Salvage an Interview That's Not Going Well: Off on the wrong foot in your interview? Look a...

How To Salvage Possessions After A Flood

2 Wants To Know how you can salvage your valuables if there's a flood that caused water damage to your possessions.