Do you ever get one of those ideas where you think you are the only one to think of it? Well this…read morewas one of those times. I'll need to explain this. We recently had the siding replaced on our house. After this was complete, there were a lot of nails poking through the walls in our garage. Our garage is unfinished so the nails that were used to hang the siding came through to the inside of our garage between the studs. For aesthetic and safety I decided to hang some wall panels which is another story. Anyhow after the panels were up this is where the idea comes into play. I wanted to give the panels some support behind them but didn't want to pull them off the walls. First I thought about spray foam but then figured that I would probably need dozens of cans or more. So then I thought what about packing peanuts? I thought this was a great idea. So I started looking on line and at office supply stores. While I found some, the price was more than I thought it should be. That is when I found TwinSource. A 14 cubic foot bag was just over $20 or about a third of the price anywhere else. I thought how could the price be that much better? Did I figure the amount needed incorrectly? Well I placed my order and received a follow up email within a few hours that my order was ready to pick up. TwinSource is located in an industrial building. The process was super simple and my bags were waiting for me when I arrived. Turns out TwinSource is more than peanuts. They have packing supplies, paper products, cleaning supplies, food service supplies, boxes and more. I was very impressed with my experience and will certainly look to TwinSource for any future needs!

From the owner: For over twenty years, TwinSource Supply has been the Midwest's leading distributor of industrial…read moresupplies. Locally based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, our large inventory of packaging, janitorial & maintenance, food service and safety products makes TwinSource Supply the ideal distributor for all of your industrial supply needs. TwinSource Supply is also a proud member of the Triple S® nationwide network of sanitary supplies, making TwinSource Supply an exclusive distributor of over 4,000 SSS brand products. From our privately labeled products to our exclusive Triple S® products, TwinSource Supply has all of your supply needs covered at the lowest prices. Call Twinsource today for more details.

This is a great place. If you wanna start with any floating shelves or some type of woodwork…read morecutting boards centerpiece for your table. They also have rare earth magnets, beautiful place to visit, friendly staff and super helpful.

Wood From The Hood is such a gem if you enjoy woodworking or home DIY projects, especially during…read moreall of the time at home during quarantine!! We've gotten quite a few different slabs of wood for lots of different projects, and they always have what we are looking for and employees are always happy to help us find it! They also have a section with completed projects like charcuterie boards or cribbage boards that make awesome gifts!! Parking is available, and the staff are super knowledgeable!

This place is great. Those that know, know…read more They're not open like big box stores, but because of that, you have people working there that will cut things down for you and point you in the right direction. If you are going to be doing anything that will require a sizeable amount of lumber, come here. You'll save a significant amount of money. Even a red cedar 4x4x10' will be $20 less than what you'll get at Menards or Home Depot. And that is just on one piece of wood. Plus, it feels like they take care of their employees as I see some of the same people and this is from shopping here multiple years. There are other things offered here that are from different manufactures too like doors, interior hinges, etc.

They have a great staff and an amazing inventory of hard and soft wood and a large selection of of…read moreclear redwood only reason not 5 star was cost I found the cost quite substantial higher than my last supplier but if you need a 12' x 12 8/4 purple heart they got it !!!

Like a typical masculine person, I love tools... What is better than tools? Buying tools at a…read morediscount or at an outlet or closeout price?! I am not sure about every MN outlet store, the one I usually go to is in Burnsville next to Menards (yes, I hang out there too). This MN Outlet as a close out for home improvement store. It has closeouts on sinks, tiles, cabinets, etc. Most important it has tools.. Lots and lots of tools. Be forewarned, if you leave your husband unattended, he can spend over 4 hours looking at router bits... Don't lose your 'child'.

I have been a loyal shopper at MN Home Outlet since they first opened in Burnsville. However that…read moreis nearing an end for me and my purchases. When MNHO first opened I felt like a kid in a candy shop! As a Real Estate addict I am always in need of something. I found in the beginning I apparently needed more than I thought as often times my trips would result in someone having to bring a trailer to pick up whatever treasure I purchased. TVs, vanities, vacuum cleaner, patio set, tools, chandeliers, you name it, Ive bought it. The last few times I have gone I have seen a higher increase in pricing. The unfortunate part about this is that some of the items they now have, you would never expect for them to be there and now you see them at a slightly discounted price- for example today I saw cute pillow cases that were $8.00. If they were $2.00 I would have thrown them in the cart. The kicker for me was a small accent pillow marked for $19.99. While their facility is now HUGE their always changing inventory is no where near as exciting as it once was. As some of the other reviews mentioned it is often the case to get something with using parts or not in working order. The occasional sales are a nice way to feel like you are getting a deal, but if I'm being honest I would rather go to the original venue to ensure I get it right the first time. Sorry MNHO, I am no longer your biggest fan. Sincerely Disappointed shopper

My go to place in the metro for exotic woods. Good prices and a wicked wide selectionread more

From the owner: Discount Lumber Outlet stocks a large inventory of hardwood products to serve the local woodworking…read moreand retail markets in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. We provide woodworking enthusiasts, crafters, makers and builders with a variety of oak, maple, cherry, alder, red grandis and poplar hardwood lumber as well as exotic hardwoods like Granadillo, Purple Heart, Paduak and more, casing, base, butcher block counter tops and flooring.

I went to the outlet center today trying to find pencil trim to match a very hard green color and…read moreCassie helped me out. Not only did she show me the right trim IMMEDIATELY - she helped me calculate how much I needed for the entire renovation project. She is a gem and the place was a life saver. 10/10

I have come to the outlet store multiple times over the years…read more My last project was where I had a shower stall wrap around thingy (plastic) was my shower wall above a tub. In the demo, I found they had stuck one on top of the other. It's a duplex and it was some janky work. I took those two out, put up new sheet rock and put in some Italian tile with some glass tile accents. I also included a "niche" so the shower now has a spot for shampoo, conditioner, etc. My tile cost $69.00. The niche? A formed piece of plastic? $75. This outlet center always has changing stock so what you see, you may not find again but if you have any ounce of creativity, you can create something. If you don't, the lady who has been there forever is so dang helpful! This last purchase was to put in a tile accent over a new stove we bought. Now the prices aren't like they were with that shower install but we still got a great deal for that small area. $30 I think? A great deal with tile that I don't see at your usual box store. Anyway, if you haven't been and have a project coming up, it is definitely worth checking this place out.