Have you ever stumbled across a great find at a garage sale, in grandma’s attic, or even in your living room that looks like it should be featured on “Antiques Roadshow” or “American Pickers?” There are many stories of incredibly valuable pieces of art, furniture, jewelry, and other items that at first glance appear to be in rough shape, but with a bit of attention, can be restored to their original glory.
The first step is to find an antique; half the fun of owning antiques is hunting for them at estate sales, garage sales, antique stores, or by taking a closer look at items that you inherited years ago that are gathering dust in the attic or basement. When on the hunt, a good plan is to look for items that you would enjoy owning, even if that intriguing watercolor that you picked up for $5 at a tag sale doesn’t turn out to be a priceless da Vinci.
