"Furniture with heavy pet damage, excessive scratching, or strong odors from smoke or pets is another common reason donations are declined," says Friedman. "Even if the structure is solid, those ...

Beyond ripped, dirty, or broken goods, there are a few other items that Goodwill cannot accept due to safety, legal, and environmental concerns.

The furniture industry has been on a roller coaster for the past five years — facing tariffs and economic uncertainty — but Skyline has focused on staying flexible, with sales growing by double digits ...

Our “Need of the Week” segment is presented by Community Warehouse — your local furniture bank. Each week, we highlight specific items the organization needs to help individuals and families in our ...

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is in urgent need of donations. The bank says ...

Big Reuse debuts its Bushwick Reuse Center, offering secondhand clothing and home goods while deepening local sustainability efforts.

Arizona’s biggest thrift stores are day-long treasure hunts, packed with endless aisles of clothes, furniture, and hidden finds that make time disappear.

The Rookwood Pottery Company was at the forefront of the art pottery movement in the United States. It was founded in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Maria Longworth Nichols, making it one of the ...

The Rookwood Pottery Company was at the forefront of the art pottery movement in the United States. It was founded in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Maria Longworth Nichols, making it one of the ...

If you're a bargain seeker, Arkansas' huge secondhand store is your dream destination. Explore amazing deals on everything ...

You may think donating old items helps give back, but they might be more of a burden than a benefit to the thrift store.

It may be time to clear out some of your unwanted items, but the charity shop also doesn't want some of them, and the reasons why may come as a surprise ...