Where to buy DIY stuff

[fred]

We use just about every Chinese back street construction merchant there is here, along with the plush type DIY stores like citi hardware etc.
It takes time to find out who sells what and at what price but taking the time can save you a lot of money on a big project.
Also bare in mind that some outlets have free delivery but many do not.
In the Chinese outlets,always ask for a discount.. It doesn't matter if you are only buying one kilo of nails.. Discounts are usually between 5/10%.

[Terpe]

We use just about every Chinese back street construction merchant there is here, along with the plush type DIY stores like citi hardware etc.
It takes time to find out who sells what and at what price but taking the time can save you a lot of money on a big project.
Also bare in mind that some outlets have free delivery but many do not.
In the Chinese outlets,always ask for a discount.. It doesn't matter if you are only buying one kilo of nails.. Discounts are usually between 5/10%.

Thanks for that great tip Fred

I haven't got around to back street browsing yet as I tend to get lost and look like a bewlidered tourist.

Give me another month and I'll be check out all those tucked away places for sure