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You’ll stumble upon many cool trinkets during your thrift shopping adventures, but not all of them can be used in your DIY projects. If you don’t have a clear idea for upcycling certain items and can’t use them as they are, your money would be better spent on something else.
Spending Too Much
Speaking of money, the main purpose of thrift shopping for DIY projects is to stay on budget. Make sure that the second-hand items you’re buying aren’t as expensive as the new ones because this pretty much defies the purpose of thrift shopping.
Rushing Things
Thrift shopping requires patience, whether you’re searching for potential DIY materials or not. Unless you’re looking for something specific, take your time to carefully go through each shelf and take time to come up with new ways to utilize items you found before buying them.
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It’s not unusual to leave thrift store with a bunch of stuff you don’t actually need, so it’s important that you enter the door with a clear head. If you don’t have the list of things you’re looking for, at least think about the way to use the item that piqued your interest before making a purchase.
Limited Budget
If you’re a professional crafter, your DIY project should pay off, and if you’re not, you shouldn’t be spending a lot of money on a hobby anyway. Have a certain number in mind every time you shop at thrift stores, and try not to go over the limit.
Good Shape
Never waste your money on items that aren’t in a decent shape. If your thrift store finds need major repairs that require a lot of time and probably aren’t up to your personal abilities, do yourself a favor and let it go.
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Don’t hit the arts and crafts store before going through your home and making sure you don’t already have all the stuff you need.
Ask Around
Are you buying some tools for your DIY project that you’ll never need again? If the answer is yes, check if one of your friends or family members already has it.
Thrift Store
Before heading to the store with DIY supplies, makes sure to hit your local second-hand store first and check if they have cheaper versions of the same things.
Make a List
Go prepared to each DIY adventure and make a list of things you’ll need for your project before shopping.
Stay Focused
Even with a list, you’ll probably find yourself wandering around the store and looking at things you don’t need, but try to avoid buying supplies you’re never going to use.
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