15 Ultimate Craigslist Scores That’ll Restore Your Faith in the Classifieds

Based in New York City, Danielle and Ely Franko—she’s a physician’s assistant, and he’s a software consultant—were on the hunt for a home in need of TLC when they stumbled on an 1845 hay barn that had been converted into a home in Jewett, New York, about two hours north of the city. After combing through kitchen cabinets and finding nothing appealing that would fit their budget, Danielle and Ely decided to build everything themselves with lumber from the hardware store—sanding, staining, and sealing each piece. The countertops are plywood, as is the range hood surround. The couple scored the 44-inch-wide farmhouse sink and fridge from Craigslist.