Redditors Share What Game-Changing Home Investment They Tried That’s Within A $1000 Budget

“This post is going to cost me about $5000. Too many great ideas.”

Houses are significant investments. You’ve got to ensure you have extra money for upkeep and mortgage if it’s not settled yet.

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The thing about having your own house, though, is that you can customize it to your heart’s content. You can paint the walls whatever color you want or design them to resemble your dream house.

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In this day and age, most people keep their homes as they are and put off adding more items since it adds up to expenses. That’s why, if you’re considering buying something along the way, it’s better to invest in a product that will essentially change how you live daily.

That’s why, in a r/HomeImprovement subreddit post, a Redditor asked what product would be a game-changing investment but limited the question to a $500-$1000 budget. Then OP continued to list a couple of his suggestions.

Most of the answers are helpful, and although OP listed several items, people in the comments suggested mottos about keeping the house in good condition too. Whether you’re a new homeowner or a long-time resident, you might want to write these down.

You never know; one of these might be the best game-changer for you. What better way to find out than to try?

Here’s what OP’s list looks like

Here’s what OP’s list looks likescal369
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This would be a big way to motivate your kids to hydrate

This would be a big way to motivate your kids to hydratePatapscoMike
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No more ruined cabinet doors because of slamming

No more ruined cabinet doors because of slammingClarkkent435

Tangled hoses no more; it saves space and effort

Tangled hoses no more; it saves space and effortmbprovo

When you move somewhere, it might not feel as fresh as it should; repainting would change that

When you move somewhere, it might not feel as fresh as it should; repainting would change thatstardust_2001

This would be a good chance to check everything around too

This would be a good chance to check everything around tooaverage_zen

Include little details in your home improvement agenda too; you’d be surprised at what they can do

Include little details in your home improvement agenda too; you’d be surprised at what they can dopixel_of_moral_decay

There are more ways to regulate a house’s temperature than the regular cooling and heating systems

There are more ways to regulate a house’s temperature than the regular cooling and heating systemspseudotsugamenziessi

This does not fit the criteria of OP’s price range, but it works wonderfully

This does not fit the criteria of OP’s price range, but it works wonderfullyTricky-Juggernaut141

You wouldn’t have to lean down too much when you’re looking for something

You wouldn’t have to lean down too much when you’re looking for somethingtrivialcabernet

This home improvement is right around the middle of the price range

This home improvement is right around the middle of the price rangeupnflames

There’s already too much clothing that gets lost in the dryer; don’t let it happen outside of it too

There’s already too much clothing that gets lost in the dryer; don’t let it happen outside of it tooformerrrgymnast

Your garage doesn’t have to look cluttered with all the extra stuff you store there

Your garage doesn’t have to look cluttered with all the extra stuff you store there[deleted]

For poorly fitting doors and something that’s well under the stated budget, try door sweeps

For poorly fitting doors and something that’s well under the stated budget, try door sweepsgregra193

The winter season can get dry; why not invest in humidifiers?

The winter season can get dry; why not invest in humidifiers?bigpaulie2

And if you do decide to do deep cleaning, you wouldn’t have to split everything

And if you do decide to do deep cleaning, you wouldn’t have to split everythingfslashd

This Redditor suggested more than one investment...

This Redditor suggested more than one investment...FranqiT

and it looks like they’re all worth it

and it looks like they’re all worth itFranqiT

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end of commentFranqiT

You never know if you’ll need extra storage for emergencies

You never know if you’ll need extra storage for emergenciesLA_Nail_Clippers

Got pets? This might be a great cleaning companion, and you wouldn’t have to do much work

Got pets? This might be a great cleaning companion, and you wouldn’t have to do much workiflvegetables

Things can get cluttered and suffocating quickly if items don’t have designated places

Things can get cluttered and suffocating quickly if items don’t have designated placeskmollyd

All of these suggestions from homeowners look like they’re going to save you more money in the long run if you try their advice. Many of them seem bound to make living in your house more convenient and enjoyable.

It is understandable that houses are already expensive, but these products are practical investments. You can choose to make them your project if you’re good with DIYs or have them done professionally.

Which one would you like to try out? Share your thoughts with us in the comments. 

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