As you consider your budget, it may be wise to consider garage sales for a source to locate tools and other supplies on a budget. Many have great success in locating tools and other handy supplies from neighborhood garage sales. Do not shy away because you think the seller is asking too much, be sure to negotiate and even barter if you find the tool that you need. Almost all items in a garage sale are in that garage sale because the owner wants to get rid of those items. Again, do not be scare to make offers.

Some advice from a garage sale expert, to increase your chances of finding those tools that you need for your home improvement project you should get out early and explore. You probably have heard the old saying “The early bird gets the worm” before. It is especially true in shopping garage sales. The veterans of garage sale shopping understand this and are out very early to scout the deals. Most people understand that the best deals are usually found at the early stage of the garage sale. 

Of course, you may not and probably will not be able to find everything you need in a couple of weekends of garage shopping but you can certainly find a great deal here and there. I have seen table saws, miter saws, drills, hammers, and countless other items at garage sales. Even if you find one good deal on a large ticket item you could save hundreds versus picking it up at the box stores. 

Not only will you save money on your adventures you will have fun. It’s similar to treasure hunting, when you find that item your heart will pound. Leave a comment below if you are a garage sale shopper and let us know what was the best item you have ever found at a garage sale.