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DIY & Home Improvement

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bucolic_frolic

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Sat Jan 11, 2025, 01:10 PM Jan 2025

"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" Save Your Money! Don't Shop at the Big Box Stores [View all]

In today's video I'm breaking down how you can shop at local supply stores to get better quality renovation materials at lower prices.



This guy's pretty good, and makes a strong case for sourcing better as a DIYer, as well as for renovating your home before you sell so you can grab the profit - tax free in many jurisdictions.

"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" at about 9:20 mark.

YouTube just keeps dishing out the hits. In many cases, if you filter correctly, these videos are the smart money.
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