Best Place to Get a Tenpenny Nail Without A Bout of Agoraphobia
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Laurie Pearman
They might be Nirvana for the DIY home remodeler, but big-box home improvement stores are overwhelming, especially if you're just looking for a couple of nails or a few planks of MDF lumber. At Overland Lumber you can still find all the stuff you need for home repair. You just won't need to walk a few miles through a store to do so.
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