Last Updated on December 28, 2015 by Kristi Linauer
Perhaps you’ve already heard of this (in which case I’m wondering why you held out on me!!), but for those who love to shop on Craigslist and haven’t yet heard of this nifty little thing called CraigsEasy, I’m almost positive you’ll want to hug me in about five minutes.
I admit it. I’m a Craigslist addict. “Hello, my name is Kristi, and I’m a Craigslist addict.” Oh, I seldom purchase anything, but I’m addicted to the hunt. But if you’ve ever been on Craigslist, you know how frustrating it can be having to click on each…and…every…listing…to see the pictures.
Well, those days are over! Here’s how it works.
First, go to the CraigsEasy website, and drag and drop the “Easy” button onto your bookmarks menu at the top of the browser.
Then go to Craigslist and the category you’d like to browse. I always choose “furniture”.
And put in any search parameters you’d like to use. I always search “furniture–by owner” and click “has image”.
And when the search results come up, just click on the button that you dragged and dropped to the bookmarks bar on your browser.
And after it works its magic, you get….PICTURES! Listing after listing with PICTURES! No more clicking on each listing to see the picture. It’s fantastic!
See? Don’t you want to hug me now? But really, there’s no time for that! You’ve got categories to search, and other people’s junk to buy!
Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. You can learn more about me here.
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18 Comments
Shantastic
November 24, 2010 at 3:31 pmVirtual Hug coming right at you!
Alycia Wicker
November 24, 2010 at 5:01 pmThat is freaking fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Erica
November 24, 2010 at 6:26 pmThis is awesome!!!! Thank you!!!
Anonymous
November 25, 2010 at 3:49 amAwesome!! I now have an easy button on my favorite bar thanks to you and the genius who came up with this. How cool!
erin
Maya's Musings
November 25, 2010 at 7:16 amThat is sooooooooo amazing!!!! Thank you! Thank You!! Thank You!!!!
PJ @ Home and Garden Decor
November 26, 2010 at 10:52 pmGirl, you deserve the BIG HUG!
I didn't know about CraigsEasy and thank you so much for the tip.
I love to go through craigslist and to see if there maybe is a bargain for me to go for.
baby blanket
November 26, 2010 at 11:04 pmthank you so much for your wonderful tips here
Ann
November 27, 2010 at 1:32 pmThanks for the tips…
Honestly, I still have to try it, but I'm obviously afraid of having to waste so much time in there…love hunting by photos:)
cutting board set
November 27, 2010 at 3:33 pmthese are great tips, i'm sure to try them
Jared C
November 27, 2010 at 5:07 pmGreat article. It's a great place to buy old stuff AND if you have refinishing skills for furniture, or are a visionary for turning drab things into fab it'll save a ton of money too. Thanks for sharing this.
small zebra rug
November 27, 2010 at 8:19 pmgreat blog…thanks for sharing this
Hugh & Hollie Carson
November 28, 2010 at 5:31 pmOH now this is hilarious. I have found someone just as addicted to CL as I am! I honestly felt like I was reading a blogpost that I wrote, because I too always go to furniture and only furniture by owner…you get better deals and more unique pieces. 🙂 Can't WAIT to go try this out!
Hugh & Hollie Carson
November 28, 2010 at 5:31 pmOH now this is hilarious. I have found someone just as addicted to CL as I am! I honestly felt like I was reading a blogpost that I wrote, because I too always go to furniture and only furniture by owner…you get better deals and more unique pieces. 🙂 Can't WAIT to go try this out!
Anonymous
November 30, 2010 at 3:33 pmBuying other people stuff on CL can be a little nerve racking because you just don't know. I was burned, but I will try again with the tips, I don't know if I could give a shout out to a furniture sit, but http://www.homefurnitureandpatio.com has great products and will work with you on prices if you call in.
round zebra rug
December 1, 2010 at 12:51 amlol.. interesting post here…i'm thinking that the whole thing can be time consuming… going thru photo by photo but i guess its worth it at the end when you get what you were looking for
giraffe chenille
December 14, 2010 at 4:38 pmt's a great place to buy old stuff AND if you have refinishing skills for furniture, or are a visionary for turning drab things into fab it'll save a ton of money too. Thanks for sharing this.
giraffe chenille
April 10, 2011 at 9:04 pmt's a great place to buy old stuff AND if you have refinishing skills for furniture, or are a visionary for turning drab things into fab it'll save a ton of money too. Thanks for sharing this.
baby blanket
April 10, 2011 at 9:04 pmthank you so much for your wonderful tips here