Need a quick and affordable pick-me-up for the outside of your home? Try giving your door a fresh coat of paint, replace your mailbox with a brand new one, or simply change the ‘Welcome’ mat for an affordable, yet noticeable, change.

Save money and help the environment: Check with your local city government or water utility to see if they offer free native shade trees to promote energy efficiency around the home.

Christmas lights and candles are a simple, inexpensive way to provide lighting to ANY room of your home.

Make any drab room look brand new by choosing a crisp or rich paint color. It will brighten the room and give it new life!

Save on electricity by not only turning off light switches when not in the room, but by using natural light and candles whenever possible.

Want to make a room look larger? Buy some inexpensive mirrors and hang them around – you will be amazed at the difference it makes.

Get creative AND save money by shopping for used items at garage sales, vintage shops, and flea markets. For a fraction of the cost and with some creative tricks, you can take any old item and make it fresh and new.

Start small when it comes to renovating a room. Simple yet affordable ways to make a huge difference can be as simple as buying organizers and making sure everything is in place.

Boring old bathroom? Spend a few dollars on new towels and accessories to give your bathroom a new look.

Want to get your home ready for the holidays but have a tight budget? Make small changes, such as changing the curtains or table settings, for a holiday feeling that won’t break the bank.

Check your windows: Make sure your windows don’t leak air – you could be wasting heat and energy. Use weather-stripping.

Save on electricity: instead of cracking up the heat in the winter, turn it down a few notches and get bundled up yourself! In the summer, keep the air on until the room is cooled down, then switch to fans to keep the air moving.