How to Complete Your Spring Cleaning and Home Repairs on a Budget
Spring is synonymous with a few things: budding flowers, blossoming trees, and—of course—massive cleaning projects. As winter starts to melt away, a lot of people are starting to stare at the excess stuff they’ve accumulated during the chilly season – including dust bunnies. Unfortunately, tackling the task of a solid spring cleaning can cost a fortune, but it doesn’t have to! If you’re one of the many Americans facing down winter clutter and unwelcome dust webs, we’ve got news for you—this dirt-busting project actually can be done on a budget!
Start with a Spring Cleaning Checklist
First things first—the easiest way to go over budget is to journey into the great unknown without a specific list. A Spring cleaning checklist will not only help you stay organized and on track with your tasks, it’ll help you avoid unnecessary expenditures and impulse purchases.
Once you know what you need to clean and improve, you can budget for the items you’ll need to accomplish those tasks. Don’t keep your list in your head – write it down on paper or put it into a document on your phone so you can constantly update your list based on your latest brainstorming session. A written checklist will also help you find ways to put certain items to use in multi-purpose ways so you’re not wasting money on the same item multiple times.
After you’ve compiled and organized your list, it’s time to hit the stores. Pro tip: you can skip the big box brands in favor of your local one dollar zone! store to get tons of items for your home repair needs, and everything we sell is only one dollar.
If your spring cleaning list includes the following items, you could save a ton of cash by hitting one dollar zone!:
- Paintbrushes
- Rollers
- New roller heads
- Sandpaper
- Brooms
- Roller covers
- Putty
- Paint scrapers
- Dust masks
- Gripping gloves
- Cleaning rags
- Cleaning products
- Brooms
- Dust pans
And, there’s so much more! You won’t know what you’re missing until you pop into one of our stores!
Dare to DIY
A lot of times, spring cleaning involves more than simply pushing a broom. You could have an assortment of frustrations that need to be fixed up. Instead of paying a professional, assess the situation to determine if it’s something you could do yourself. YouTube is a great source for DIY-everything. Not only will you avoid the high costs associated with labor, you’ll be able to save money on materials when you’re in charge of the shopping.
You can also find tons of DIY projects to create chic and inexpensive home decor for your newly cleaned home. After all, you just spent time cleaning so it makes sense to keep your home organized. Consider making a mail organizer to avoid a messy paper trail, a pantry storage organization system to find food and ingredients quickly, or a labeled key rack so you never have to spend a morning searching for your keys! One dollar zone! has a huge crafting section with almost everything you can imagine so no idea is too big!
If you’re feeling really ambitious, take your spring cleaning outdoors! At one dollar zone! we have everything you need for gardening. Make the outside of your home match the inside with our planters, seeds, water cans and more gardening tools.
Takeaways:
- Make a list
- Do as much as possible by yourself. Look toward the internet for help and ideas – and one dollar zone! for savings.
- Fix problems now to save money in the future
One dollar zone! carries tons of items for home repairs, and everything is only one dollar—everyday. You’ll find an enormous selection of spring cleaning tools and accessories. From paint brushes to putty, be sure to swing by your local One Dollar Zone to cash in on money-saving spring cleaning items!