Q: I would like to know if there are used furntiure dealers that would buy the entire household furniture for a reasonable price? I need to downsize my house and move into a small condo but don’t want to start advertising on Kijjii or Craig’s list.

A: Montreal Errand Runners on my Smart Shopping Montreal site could help you: http://smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=297 Ask for Ruth Hovsepian and tell her you found it on my web site.

Up in the Chabanel area, cool branded samples as in  Finders Keepers, Woodleigh, Language, Cameo, Maurie and Eve,  Ilse Jacobsen, Jack + Jinger,  and Drykorn are being cleared by Who Says? International.

Location: 225 Chabanel, suite 909
corner: Meunier
Dates: Oct 23-26 and then again Nov 6-9
Times: Wed-Fri 10-6:30   Sat 10-3
www.drykorn.com
www.maurieandeve.com

On the way to becoming a vet, Josh Taylor took a job training dogs, and he decided he was passionate about the psychology of dogs. After 18 months, he fell in love with the profession and then went on to receive his certification from the Canadian Dog Trainers Association.

His specialty is training in your own home as your dog feels comfortable in his own environment and it’s very convenient for the pet owner. Board training is available for people who do not have time to do it on their own. Intensive training is coupled with consistent re-inforcement throughout the dog’s 5 weeks of boot camp.

Taylor has a sincere connection to the canine population. Canine Education J.T. supports and works closely with Animatch, a dog rescue service. Consultations are Free

Tel: 514-777-7894
www.canineeducation.ca

Q: I have a question for you. I got a beautiful wool coat that is a bit long on the sleeves and hem and wide at waist. I wish to have it altered by a skilled and willing tailor. Do you happen to know of such service in NDG? Your help is really appreciated.

A: You can go to Bellingham Cleaners and Tailors, 2655 Bates in TMR. They’ve been around since 1940 and have seamstresses on the premises.

Petit Lem is a Canadian company with beautiful clothing for kids:  6 mos up to size 6X and sleepwear in sizes newborn to size 12. Now is the moment for their sample sale.

There are no strollers allowed in to this sale so put the kids in a carrier or leave them with someone. There is also no elevator access. It’s cash only and all sales are final.

Location: 275 Stinson, VSL (use side entrance on right side of building)
corner: Hodge
Dates and times: Thurs & Fri Oct 24 & 25: 10-7, Sat Oct 26 : 9-1
http://petitlem.com

Diesel clothing, for successful living, is having a sample sale of current items from Fall/Winter 2013 this week.  These 4 sale days are a good time to learn about shopping here and to stock up on your jeans wardrobe as sale items will be up to 50% off.

If you are a Diesel clothing fan, head right over for the 1,000′s of clearance, seconds, samples (jeans: women it’s 27, men 32; tops: women – S, men – L) and some regular discounted stock. Their jeans are here along with G-Star,  Lucky 7,  Scotch & Soda and others. Now there’s Diesel watches, footwear, accessories and underwear.

Location: 5168 boul. St-Laurent
Corner: Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: Oct. 24-27
Store hours: Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
www.surplusclothing.ca

When you say the name Parasuco, everyone knows it what it means. This Montreal company has staying power in the world of jeans and always remains on the cutting-edge.

Not only can men and women buy jeans ($25 & up)at their 4-day warehouse sale, you can also co-ordinate an outfit with a top ($20 & up) and jacket ($35 & up) too.

Please note that you can pay with cash or charge cards but they do not accept $50 or $100 bills at the sale.

Location: 128 Deslauriers (look for the tent), Ville St-Laurent
corner: Benjamin Hudon
Tel: 514-334-7980 X 318
Dates: Oct 24-27
Times: Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5
Metro: Station Cote-des-Neiges, bus 165 N or Station Cremazie, bus 100 West

Marnau Adaptive Products will be an exhibitor at the 3rd Annual Montreal Special Needs Fair. Marnau will be showcasing various adaptive products and services which can make your daily tasks just a little easier.

For people with disabilities, parents, family members and caregivers, this is a chance to meet face-to-face with transition services, support groups, therapy providers,  financial resources, local needs schools and programs and to try adaptive devices.

Location:  at Ruby Foods Hotel, 7655 Boul. Decarie
Date: Oct 24
Time: 10-8
www.marnau.ca

Three days only, from October 24-26h, you can save 50% to 70% off on John Varvatos, Robert Graham, Ben Sherman, IKE Behar and John Varvatos  collection samples. Expect to find: clothes, coats,  shoes, and other accessories for men.

Location: 1050 Mountain, 2nd floor
(across from the Bell Centre, Lucien L’Allier Metro station)
corner: boul. Rene-Levesque
Dates and Times: Oct 24&25: 9-7,  Oct 26: 10-5
www.robertgraham.us
www.johnvarvatos.com

For those of you who like to dress your  kids (sizes newborn-junior) in European-styled clothing  (Tumble ‘n Dry, weegoamigo, little bamboo, imps & elfs,  ST girls, art kids, Franck Fischer, mini monkey),  Fashion District is encouraging us to come by offering a 70% off warehouse sale on their clothes, jackets, footwear, bags and accessories.

The newest line is from Denmark called SuperTrash girl and its sporty and chic. This sample sale will last only 4 days and the first 50 customers will receive a gift.

Location: 7499 Transcanadienne, St-Laurent, H4T 1T3
corner: Cote Vertu
Tel: 514-337-7499
Sale dates: Wed-Sat Oct 23-26
Times: 10-6
www.fashiondistrict.com
www.facebook.com/FashionDistrict.ca