www.familyhandyman.com: From tools and hardware, to shelving, sandpaper and safety gear, Costco can help you save on home improvement. Our experts share their go-to deals.
Many of us covet Costco for bulk deals on food, but neglect to explore the other half of the store. Over there, the aisles are packed with home-improvement supplies, tools and other items which make Costco great for DIYers.
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I would have never thought Costco had all of this stuff. Every time I walk into that store, I get very overwhelmed at the amount of stuff and the size of things. This article proves that they have everything you could ever need in bulk, which is a win. The idea that this store sells food, clothes, tools, electronics, and seasonal supplies is wild. It is like three stores in one big, massive warehouse. The idea that contractors, carpenters, and more can buy these materials in bulk while saving money is great for these businesses. The article makes a point about how that since the supplies are in bulk, they won't have to take a second trip to the store and spend more money on the material. It is really helpful that the article also tells you what to watch out for when buying this equipment so you don't waste your money on something that is not good quality.
I've recently actually have gotten into DIY speaker assembly, and being a member of Costco has actually served me really well. The fact that I can get quality materials for as inexpensive as Costco is rather baffling. There's tons of woods that I can get my hands on and it's much better than any woods that I can get at Home Depot, especially the selection of thicknesses. I find it really hard to find laser cuttable wood in big hardware stores. They seem to really not like caring less thick woods for some reason. But good old Costco does, and it's been a life saver for when I don't really want to order wood online and wait. I can just go get it whenever I need it. It's seriously great, and of course the prices of gas can never miss there. They also have a great selection of different types of wood which is also really seriously fantastic as well.
I like that the author expresses that this store is not just good for buying food in bulk even though that may be what it is well known for, but also that they sell other items at an affordable price. I definitely like that this article emphasizes the hidden cost of cheap tools and supplies which may be good enough for diyers but not for really big jobs or tools that require a higher level of precision. I would maybe want to see a more direct comparison of how tools sold at costco are different from those same tools that are sold elsewhere. It is certainly mentioned but a pros and cons list would make it more clear to readers when costco is going to save you money or cost you more in the long run. I think that this article is really good advice for an at home handy-man type but not so much for a professional looking to buy tools for their work.
I was really surprised to learn that Costco sold these items. Every time I have gone to that store I’ve only ever seen clothes, food, and TVs. It makes me wonder where they keep these items? Either way it’s good to know that Costco sells these items for good prices in case I ever need any of these things in the future. The fact that the tools they sell are good quality makes it even better. When I first saw the article, I assumed they would be mediocre and thought I would still go to Home Depot for anything I needed that was considered higher quality. I do enjoy reading articles about this kind of stuff, it’s nice to know you have multiple places to buy things you may need, whether it’s for a personal project or for work. I have started to get into making things by hand in the past year so I’ll definitely keep this place in mind if I ever need anything.
As a “DIY”er and Costco customer I was enamored with the title of this article because I was really intrigued to know what I should especially avoid while shopping. People really do underestimate Costco for their craft and home improvement supplies. People also underestimate Costco clothes.. The truth is, not everything at Costco needs to be bought in bulk for it to be affordable. I've always felt like the quality has been pretty solid. After reading this article, I'm now glad that I know not to search for good quality work boots or safety glasses at Costco. I had no clue that Costco's tools such as dewalt or milwaukee tools dont sell for the real price, but a negotiated one so the product can fit their price point. It makes perfect sense that this can sacrifice the final quality of the product. I think it's really cute and cool how this article also provided sources for their claims, and experts' opinions. I feel very informed as of now, and a little bit enlightened in fact.
I am a frequent Costco shopper, and I had never really though about it, but it is true that Costco is perfect one stop shop for DIY. Costco has an amazing variety of products where you are bound to find a product that is perfect for whatever project you are working on. Though I admit that a major downside of Costco is that you need a membership to shop there, and that you can not use all credit types in the checkout line of the store. Regardless Costco is a great supplier of all of the items that this article lists, and if you go into the store with an idea for a DIY project you are bound to leave with a good supply of what you need to get your job done in one way or another. I really enjoy doing DIY projects around the house, and I will say that I have gone to Costco for the express purpose of DIY before, and I will be going again.
Costco Tools what a concept. Well I was interested so I hopped on Costco to see what was offered and for my garage at home perfect but for anything else I don’t think cosco tools is going to cut it. That ultimately leads me back to my standard hardware store to get what I want all at one place. I think that this is ultimately what has killed small mom and pop hardware stores. Lumber yards have even started to offer tools but those tools you won't usually find on the home depot shelves much less costco. I still think that if you want to get tools go to the right place to get the proper tool you need. One you're going to want to possibly talk to someone about the options and the chances that you find a tool expert working at costco is very unlikely. Best to keep with actual hardware and tool stores, not a place that tries to sell everything.
AS someone who does a lot of DIY, This was great to read. Tools can be so expensive and having a place that can bundle things especially at a good price is crucial. I recently bought a bunch of tools for my factory and man I wish I had known about this, it would have saved me a lot of money ! That is one thing that is so important though is getting great gear that also holds up in quality for the price!
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