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In reply to the discussion: Getting cheap / free stuff [View all]

Sherman A1

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7. One thing I have found to be helpful and a cost savings to me
Fri Oct 16, 2015, 04:41 AM
Oct 2015

although not necessarily directly in line with what you are doing is YouTube DIY videos. I like to do what home repairs I can on my own, hence saving money as I can do so. Before I start a project I look it up on whatever topic I am going to do and see if there is some advice, shortcut or alike to be of assistance.

I have repaired my lawnmower this way, installed a basement ceiling, figured out how to install a new wall light switch and many other things. Sometimes I do end up spending more money on a tool that will be helpful, but those tools usually end up saving me time and making the job look much better in the end.

The other great source of advice is the gray haired guy at the local hardware store... One can never beat experience!

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Getting cheap / free stuff [View all] w0nderer Oct 2015 OP
I've used it Warpy Oct 2015 #1
Sorry to hear that :-( my experience has been positive so far(5yrs) on both receive and give side w0nderer Oct 2015 #3
We do that too. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #10
I use FreeCycle all the time NV Whino Oct 2015 #14
The Habitat ReStore madamesilverspurs Oct 2015 #2
:-) good idea w0nderer Oct 2015 #5
Thanks for Posting! Sherman A1 Oct 2015 #4
:-) trying to build a 'library' of pinned ideas, thanks w0nderer Oct 2015 #6
One thing I have found to be helpful and a cost savings to me Sherman A1 Oct 2015 #7
I actually took youtube for granted since i use it so much but you are right w0nderer Oct 2015 #8
How about just asking on blogs? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #9
true w0nderer Oct 2015 #11
When I say blogs, I mean places like DU. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #12
oh ok LOL w0nderer Oct 2015 #13
I don't really have much in the way of old laptop stuff Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #16
We have a work exchange group in my neck of the woods NV Whino Oct 2015 #15
Local Exchange trading system is an option w0nderer Oct 2015 #17
Our local freecycle was a joke. ladyVet Oct 2015 #18
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