Have You Found Some Good Junk?

Fri., Aug. 11, 2000

Flea markets and estate sales have become an American craze, spurred on by the hit TV show, “Antiques Roadshow.”

A lot of stuff that isn’t antique or even valuable comes home with people who flock to the estate sales and auctions. Which begs the question: “What are you going to do with that piece of junk?”

We’re looking for people who have taken estate sale finds that seemingly have no practical use and turned them into something else.

If you’ve found clever ways to use old objects in new ways, you’re part of a hot decorating style and we want to hear from you for a story we’re working on.

Contact us and tell us a little about your estate sale finds; be sure and include your name and phone number so we can call you for details. Write to Junk-to-Decor, Features Department, The Spokesman-Review, 999 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201; e-mail susane@spokesman.com or call (509) 459-5488 and leave a message.

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