Find what you need on swap sites3 of 8You know the saying: One man's trash is another man's treasure.That's especially true on swap sites. Jeff Yeager, the author of "The Cheapskate Next Door," likes Freecycle.org, which lists free items in your area. "It's a good source for building and landscaping materials since people have leftover supplies from home improvement projects," he says. Craigslist is another option. There's a tab for free stuff in the "for sale" section.Swapping stuff like clothes, shoes, accessories and even DVDs is also catching on. Swapstyle.com, a free fashion swap site, has more than 47,000 members. You can also swap books, movies and other items at Swap.com. Related Articles:Smart people's money mistakesSaving in the recession6 tips to grocery savings9 ways to save big bucksRelated Links:High cost of teensCrazy ways to saveTips for gifts on a budgetDoes penny-pinching pay? advertisement
You know the saying: One man's trash is another man's treasure.
That's especially true on swap sites. Jeff Yeager, the author of "The Cheapskate Next Door," likes Freecycle.org, which lists free items in your area. "It's a good source for building and landscaping materials since people have leftover supplies from home improvement projects," he says. Craigslist is another option. There's a tab for free stuff in the "for sale" section.
Swapping stuff like clothes, shoes, accessories and even DVDs is also catching on. Swapstyle.com, a free fashion swap site, has more than 47,000 members. You can also swap books, movies and other items at Swap.com.
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