If you think that the best Amazon Subscribe and Save offers are only for consumer goods such as garbage bags, light bulbs, dishwashers, etc., then you may miss the opportunity. Subscribe and save can also be the gospel of the DIYer home studio.
Ship regularly to ensure that important materials such as stains, nails, sandpaper and wood glue are not used up at critical moments. By registering for basic DIY supplies that are shipped regularly, you can save the inconvenience of going to a home improvement store and save 5% to 10% when starting an order.
Most paint brushes will not last long at all. Even if we clean them religiously and use only water-based paint, the dried paint will quickly stick to the bristles (and negatively affect the quality of future paint jobs). Constant replacement of paint brushes is also expensive. Make sure you have a steady supply of fresh paintbrushes, and save money by subscribing to your favorite and preferred paintbrushes, such as this 2-inch paintbrush by Wooster (available on Amazon).
If you spend a lot of time working on various projects in your home studio, you are likely to use a lot of fasteners. When subscribing to the regular delivery of this basic hardware, maintaining sufficient screw stock can save up to 10% in cost. Amazon even offers a variety of Subscribe and Save packages. For example, TK Excellence’s package contains different sizes, so you don’t have to promise only one (you can buy it on Amazon).
With its ability to build bonds between a variety of different materials, including rubber, leather, paper, ceramics, wood, metal, and plastic, you can use superglue in a variety of household projects.
The problem is that the super glue comes in a very small tube—usually less than an ounce—it won’t last long. This means it may not be there when you need it. Subscribe to Super Glue and avoid going to home improvement stores. There are many super glues that can save you 5% by subscribing to Amazon, and Loctite (available on Amazon) is one of the best.
Whether it’s hanging a picture or assembling a set of built-in shelves, nails are a must for countless DIY projects, each of which uses a different type. With this in mind, it is a good idea to always prepare various nails to meet various needs. A variety of nails, such as this one from Arrow, is on our must-have list because it includes five different sizes of nails and bras (available from Amazon).
Although a good circular saw blade or table saw blade can be used for several years before it needs to be replaced, the Sawzall or reciprocating saw blade will start to become dull after a few uses. If the reciprocating saw is one of the more commonly used power tools in your arsenal, consider ordering the blade regularly to keep it sharp and ready to use. There are many blade options that meet Amazon’s subscription and storage requirements, and this five-piece package by DeWalt is one of the best (available on Amazon).
Some of the best options delivered by Amazon Subscribe and Save are materials that we use extensively in various projects. Building adhesives are one of the best ways to bond different types of materials to each other, whether it’s gluing a glass mirror to a dry wall or a vinyl floor to a subfloor. By subscribing to products such as Gorilla Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive (available on Amazon), you can be sure to put it in your workshop when you need it.
If you are a DIY carpenter and spend many weekends building wooden furniture or built-in plug-ins, then you are likely to encounter a lot of stains-and stains are not cheap! Fortunately, there is a way to reduce costs. Amazon offers subscription and preservation options for many wood stains, including this color ebony from Varathane (available on Amazon). Handypeople, rejoice: buying five or more stains in one automated delivery can save you at least 5% of your total bill.
What can’t be fixed with tape, at least temporarily? Whether it’s hanging plastic sheets, fixing loose cables, or using it as a wallet, tape is hailed as one of the most versatile supplies in the workshop. This means it can be used for many purposes. By subscribing (and saving) on ​​Amazon, make sure that tape is always ready in your workshop. There are many brands that meet the subscription criteria to choose from, and Tianbo’s three-volume set is one of the best choices (available on Amazon).
Sanding is usually not the preferred task, but it is a necessary step when building furniture, built-in or any other type of woodwork. What makes this job worse is having to fight a piece of worn-out sandpaper because you forgot to replenish your supply the last time you were in the store. By using “subscribe and save”, your workshop will have sufficient stock of this necessary woodworking product and save up to 10% of the cost. This bag includes 12 different coarse grains (available on Amazon), which is a good choice.
Caulk is generally considered to be a substance used to seal joints around sinks, bathtubs, and windows. It is also used for more purposes. If you build any type of built-in or install skirting boards or moldings around the house, the caulk will create a seamless appearance between the painted wood and the wall. By subscribing to one of the many options available on Amazon, ensure that you always have a sufficient supply of flexible, white or transparent caulk. This caulk from DAP (available on Amazon) is one of our favorites.
If your weekend warrior project involves a lot of woodworking, then you are likely to use quite a lot of wood glue. Since the shelf life of wood glue is only one or two years, in order to avoid the inconvenience of going to the home improvement store, bulk purchase is not feasible. Fortunately, Amazon provides a variety of wood glue options through “subscribe and save”, such as these 2 packs of Gorilla Ultimate Waterproof Wood glue (available on Amazon).
Have you found yourself looking for a clean rag to wipe your hands, clean up spills, apply stains, or any other good rags? Instead of sacrificing the perfect T-shirt or towel, it is better to subscribe to one of Amazon’s rag bundles, such as the bundle from SupremePlus (available on Amazon). Now, you will have a new batch of rags to equip your workshop every few months.
When measuring a piece of wood for cutting, there is nothing more frustrating than finding a pencil. Workshop pencils are notorious for disappearing when you need them. Rather than rummaging for pencils in your child’s school backpack, it is better to prepare new pencils every few months and make sure you have enough pencils on hand. This carpenter pencil from Bushibu (available on Amazon) is easy to trace due to its bright red color and has useful rules engraved on its side.
If you find yourself painting, dyeing, or caulking most of the weekend, you will most likely wear a few pairs of nitrile gloves. Make sure that your gloves never run out and make sure that your hands are well protected every time you touch the paint brush or caulking gun. There are many non-latex glove options in Amazon’s Subscribe and Save program, including this 100-piece box from Safe Health (available on Amazon).
Unless you use the same colors for all paintings, it may not make sense to subscribe to paintings. Primer is another story. Whether it’s painting bare wood furniture, repainting another color, covering stains, or any number of painting applications, you may need to use a primer. By subscribing to automatic delivery of primers (such as Zinsser’s three-pack (available on Amazon)), you ensure that you always have an available supply and save money.
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