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bucolic_frolic

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Sat Jan 11, 2025, 12:10 PM Saturday

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

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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"If they're advertising, they're selling you junk" Save Your Money! Don't Shop at the Big Box Stores (Original Post) bucolic_frolic Saturday OP
Sorry snowybirdie Saturday #1
Click the link to watch on YouTube. /nt bucolic_frolic Saturday #2
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