My daughter is going away to college this Fall, so that means we’re going to be looking for ways to save in order to make that tuition payment.
In the meantime, we’ve decided to switch her bedroom with her teenage brother, so while she’s downsizing, he’s inheriting a larger bedroom. He’s happy about this; she, well, not so much.
Both scenarios mean remodeling and redecorating, basically an entire overhaul.
Because I’m already thrifty, and we’ve decided to live on a tighter money-saving budget, I need creative ways to make this room re-do happen. I want to cut costs without cutting corners.
In order to keep impulse purchases minimal, we’ve set a strict budget and have made a list of what we’ll need. To save on a few furniture pieces such as a night stand and cork board, and maybe some wall art, we’re planning to treasure hunt in thrift stores and garage sales. I love making over furniture, so this is actually fun for me.
But, for those purchases which will need to be made at retail stores (including paint, a ceiling fan, a new light fixture, hardware and lumber for shelves, etc), I’ve found that Giving Assistant is a great place to start. I found companies like Home Depot (5% cashback) and Lowes (4% cashback) (two that I will definitely be shopping for this makeover) on Giving Assistant. It’s not always easy to find promo codes for these places, but by using the digital loyalty programs, I’m able to save right away. And for the large purchases I’ll be making while remodeling these rooms, let me tell you, this comes in very handy.
So, this is our summer project. As a family, we’ll be working on the room overhauls ourselves, taking it a day at a time, and only spending the money when we have it, when it’s within our budget, and when we are guaranteed to save while spending.
Here’s how Giving Assistant works:
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