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Where To Shop Locally

July 23, 2014 by Handyman Chandler Arizona, Mike Gold

On just about every Main Street and almost every shopping center there is at least one home improvement store. They carry everything from nuts and screws to designer bathrooms! They offer a wide range of products and services and can be reasonably cheap. There are larger more general stores and then there is the family based home run type of stores.

The larger stores are able to sell their goods a lot cheaper than the smaller stores as they buy in bulk and that allows the customer to benefit from a much larger saving. People turn to larger home improvement stores when they are shopping for larger items such as fitted kitchens and bedrooms. They sell everything from tiles, glass, hardware, materials and more. Larger home improvement stores are built like large warehouses and are usually staffed by around 100 people or more.

The smaller home improvement stores usually tend to be called DIY (Do it yourself) stores. The don’t offer the larger items like the new kitchens, but they offer great quality and great service as they are a family run business and have more of a personal touch with the customer. Their items may be a little bit more expensive than a large store because they cannot buy in bulk as they don’t have the space to store the goods. Many people who use smaller home improvement stores find the convenience of in and out and location to their home or business. Others have personal relationships with the owners and like the friendly atmosphere and expertise. These kind of stores have only about 2-5 staff working there, because of the fact they don’t have as many customers/business as the larger stores.

If you want a personal touch and to laugh with the store keepers then choose a smaller home improvement store. The larger ones offer rows of tills and workers that maybe somewhat knowledgeable or not, but also don’t go out of the way to help you. Smaller stores offer great knowledge as they are owned by actual tradesman and not some big shot executive.

So if savings is your goal, shop the larger stores, like Home Depot and Lowe’s, if you are looking for more expertise on products and services, then check in with your local small town home improvement store. Or call Mike today (480) 406-0471.

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Shopping

Improve Your Home On The Cheap

April 6, 2011 by Handyman Chandler Arizona, Mike Gold

Home improvement can be expensive at the best of times so finding home improvement discounts is essential. Budgeting is also crucial in the quest for a newer and improved home! People always strive for the best and there is no reason why their home should be left behind. Many people want the best car, the best children, the best job and the best house is no different!

Discounts in anything related to home improvement is brilliant if you can find them. Local hardware and home decorating stores often have promotions and discounts available, for example buy one get one free, or three for the price of two; these types of offers are very common in most stores. Discounts can be available through competitions, you have to win of course but you don’t always have to come first, usually second and third gets a prize too.

When improving your home keep in mind a set amount that you are willing to pay to get what you want, there is no point spending a fortune and still not having everything that you need or want in your house, so a plan of action would be a great idea!

When writing up your budget take into consideration the problems that could arise financially, so add more into your budget, but also be aware that there are discounts and promotions available in many stores.

Home improvements discounts are even easier to find on the internet so don’t forget to give that a shot as well! Discounts can be anything, but the discounts you are more than likely to find will be free postage and packaging. Most items are cheaper on the internet than if you were purchasing in a local store so you are saving on costs right away! Make sure it is really what you want though because if it isn’t returning it can be more difficult, and you could be shipping it back at your own expense. So visit the stores find out their costs, and what it is you really want in your home and then research the costs and shipping for the same product online. See which will save you more money.

But If you can’t be bothered visiting the shops and standing around for ages waiting on the wife choosing the perfect tiles, sit her in front of the computer and leave her to it. Always be on the look out for discounts, there’s nothing better than a good bit of bargain hunting now is there?!

Filed Under: Budgeting, Home Improvement

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