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With the cost of supplies still soaring due to the pandemic, and inflation continuing to blow up prices on everything from groceries to electricity, saving money is getting increasingly difficult. Once relatively easy expenditures like little home upgrades are no longer so easy when you’re paying around $5 per gallon for gasoline or forking over your entire paycheck just to get by.
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It won’t meet all your needs, but there is one key destination to consider when looking to make small but meaningful changes to your dwelling’s decor and overall vibe: the dollar store. GOBankingRates consulted a number of home experts to find out their favorite cheapo purchases that can be as low as $1.25. These items can go a long way in driving up your abode’s appeal, especially if you have a big imagination and a flair for arts and crafts.
Painting Supplies
“For affordable yet quality painting supplies, you can check out the nearest dollar store,” said Tommy Mello, CEO of A1 Garage door Service. “You’ll be surprised on how much money you’ll save by doing this instead of buying from depots. Paint roller brushes, paint roller frames, paint brushes, foam brushes, paint buckets, paint roller trays are all available in the dollar store. You can use these for a variety of home painting projects.”
Bathroom Organization
“If your bathroom is due for an upgrade or a small space is cramping your style, your local dollar store will have plenty of options to help you organize your belongings in a small space,” said Brentnie Daggett, a writer for Rentec Direct property management software. “Look for makeup organizers, drawer dividers, baskets and more to keep your space tidier and more inviting.”
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Storage Drawer Boxes
“One item you can buy from the dollar store to upgrade your home is storage drawer boxes,” said Zephyr Chan, founder of Better Tools. “I perform this upgrade by putting the storage boxes in my pantry. Usually, my pantry is filled to the brim with all kinds of kitchen items, from cutlery to kettles and blenders. This leaves me with very little space for other things. But drawer boxes help me pack a lot of stuff in a very efficient manner.”
Command Hooks
“This damage-free decorating staple has extremely versatile decor uses and can help you avoid putting holes in the wall from nails, screws or thumbtacks,” Daggett said. “Pay attention …….
