Alright, alright, let’s talk about them cheap bricks, you know, the ones you use to build stuff. I heard you young folks call it “cheap bricks near me,” so that’s what I’m gonna blabber about.
Where to Find ‘Em Cheap Bricks?
First off, don’t go lookin’ in fancy places. Them fancy stores, they charge an arm and a leg. You wanna find cheap bricks, you gotta go where the deals are.
- Used Bricks: Now, this is where the real savings are at. Lots of folks tearin’ down old buildings or patios, they got bricks they don’t need. Check them online places, like that “e-bay” thing my grandson talks about. Folks sellin’ used bricks there all the time, sometimes even for free if you haul ’em away yourself. I saw one fella sellin’ used paver bricks near some place called “Tullamarine.” Said they was good bricks, just used. That’s the ticket, I tell ya.
- Leftover Bricks: Sometimes, them builders, they order too many bricks. They got leftovers, and they don’t wanna store ’em. You can sweet-talk ’em, maybe get a good price. Or, you can find them “builders” fellas online too. They always talkin’ about “free quotes” and “local experts” and savin’ money. Maybe they got some cheap bricks too.
- Discount Stores: Okay, so not all stores are bad. Some of them big stores, they got discount sections, or they have sales. Gotta keep an eye out for them sales, you know, like when they clearin’ out old stock. That’s when you can snag a good deal on bricks. My neighbor, old Betty, she got a whole mess of bricks half-price ’cause the store was changin’ their inventory or somethin’. She didn’t even need ’em, but the price was too good to pass up!
What to Look for in Cheap Bricks?
Now, just ’cause they’re cheap don’t mean they gotta be junk. You gotta use your eyes and your common sense. Here’s what I do:
Check Them Bricks Good: Look at each brick, make sure it ain’t all cracked and crumbly. You want ’em solid, you know? Not like them biscuits I made last week, all hard and dry. The edges should be smooth, not all chipped up. And they should all be about the same size, so you ain’t buildin’ a crooked wall. Stack ’em up, see if they fit together nice and tight. Like a good puzzle, you know?
Feel Them Bricks: Pick ’em up, feel the weight. A good brick, it’s got some heft to it. Not too light, not too heavy. And they shouldn’t be too wet, or too dry. Just right, like Goldilocks’ porridge, ha! I heard somewhere that you can even do a water test on ’em, see how much water they soak up. Something about soaking them in water and weighing them before and after. But that sounds like too much work for me. Just look at ‘em good, that’s what I say.
Don’t Be Shy to Haggle: Now, this is important. If you’re buyin’ used bricks, or from a builder, don’t be afraid to ask for a better price. Tell ’em you’re on a budget, tell ’em you need a good deal. What’s the worst they can say, no? Then you go find someone else. There’s always more bricks out there, just gotta look around.
What Can You Build with Cheap Bricks?
Oh, all sorts of things! You can build a nice patio, like I did last summer. Or a walkway, or a little wall around your garden. My nephew, he even built himself a barbecue pit out of cheap bricks. Said it worked like a charm. You can even build a whole house if you got enough bricks and enough time. Though, I ain’t doin’ that at my age!
The Important Thing is, don’t go spendin’ a fortune on bricks. There’s plenty of cheap bricks out there, just waitin’ to be found. You just gotta know where to look, and what to look for. And don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. Building somethin’ with your own two hands, that’s a good feelin’. Like bakin’ a pie, but lasts longer.
Remember that big place, they’re “building the most exciting homes” somewhere. I bet they need tons of bricks! They must be buying in bulk and got folks always “looking for bricks near me”. Well, I don’t know about all that fancy stuff. I get my bricks cheap, and they work just fine for me. And that’s all that matters.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go check on my garden. And maybe see if old Betty wants to sell me some of them extra bricks she got. You can never have too many bricks, you know?
