There are lots of things you can do around
your home to save a few dollars. Easy budget ideas can help you to spend less
on many different items that are necessities in your home.
Bathroom
Don’t get carried away in your bathroom
with buying pricey items. Spend more money on the items that have the greatest
impact and less on smaller and less obvious things. A quick, easy and
affordable way to perk up your bathroom is to invest in some new plush towels
(all one color or different colors- your choice). You may also wish to purchase
a new floor mat, toilet seat cover, bath mat or shower curtain. A brand new
look will be yours once you make these changes!
Bedroom
If you want to change the look of your
bedroom and purchasing new furniture is out of the question then make some
positive alterations to the focal point of your bedroom, which is of course
your bed. Buy a new comforter (preferably one that is on sale) and some new
sheets. Buy whatever you can afford to spruce the room up!
Kitchen
To save money and help out the environment
stop purchasing paper towels for clean ups, spills and general cleaning in the
kitchen, bathroom and elsewhere in your home. Instead use old towels,
facecloths and old tee shirts to reduce waste and to prevent the need to include
paper towel on your grocery list.
Kill germs on your dishcloths by tossing
them into the microwave for a few seconds. Just make sure it is only a few
seconds though! The sponges you use regularly in your kitchen will sanitize
nicely if you place them into the dishwasher with a load of dishes every few
days. This will give you a few extra weeks’ worth of use before you have to
start using some new ones.
Once the dishwasher has done its final
rinse open the door up and pull out the racks of the appliance. This will allow
the dishes the opportunity to air dry and will save you money on your
electricity bill.
Extend the shelf life of as many foods as
you can by storing them in the freezer. You may be used to storing loaves of
bread, bagels and muffins in the freezer but did you know that placing your
herbs and spices in the freezer will make them last longer and help them retain
their freshness? It will. Try it and see!
Living
Room
If you want to update your living room but
the money you have to spend is slim then some new pillows can add more color to
a room that has gotten to be a bit on the drab side. Inexpensive pillows with
some new colors and designs can breathe new life into your living area and can
also be strategically placed to hide stains, and marks that show wear and tear
on your furniture. If you do not want purchase new cushions then buy some
inexpensive pillow covers.
Perk
Up Any Room
Nothing perks up a room more than a coat or
two of paint. Try a new color you have never tried before. You might even want
to experiment with something a little bit bolder than you usually go with. Or
if you are not in an experimental mood then stick with a basic color that goes
with everything, such as eggshell or cream.
Once you have your walls painted a new
shade and looking clean and fresh then you may wish to find a way to decorate
them for as little money as possible. Instead of spending money that you do not
have on pricey art buy some inexpensive frames that are the same color but
different sizes and then frame your favorite pics and place them in an
attractive arrangement on the wall(s).
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