Caulk replaces show kitchens as homeowners economize

Home-improvement stores are finding more customers interested in do-it-yourself projects.

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Homeowners cut back on renovations

Homeowners cut back on renovations

DIY? Think outside the (big) boxes

One way to keep costs down during a home-improvement project: Skip the big-box stores and shop at the warehouses packed with salvaged or donated supplies that mirror the chain stores' inventory, but at sharply discounted prices.