Shopping at hardware stores can be overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with household fixtures. The author shares personal struggles in purchasing the right tools or fixtures, particularly toilet seats. After discussing these challenges with a friend, the author realized that taking reference photos before going to the hardware store greatly simplifies the purchasing process. By having a visual guide, along with accurate measurements, customers can more effectively communicate their needs to the staff, making it easier to find matching items and save time.
While I agree this tip seems obvious to some, it took me a while to come to this simple solution. But I stand by it: a reference photo is invaluable.
Taking a reference photo of what I'm looking to match up at the store has solved most of my hardware store shopping problems.
You have to measure whatever you're shopping for, be it the diameter of a toilet seat or the length of a towel rod.
I used to spend far too long trying to find what I need or returning with the wrong thing, and this process made it simpler.
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