🌸 3 Spring Home Hacks That Save You Money and Grow Your Home's Value
Spring is here, and while the flowers are blooming and the grills are firing up, it’s also the perfect time to give your home a little love — without spending a ton. Whether you're getting your space ready to sell or simply want to make smart homeowner moves, these three spring hacks can help you save money, prevent costly repairs, and even increase your home's value.
💰 1. Snag End-of-Season Winter Deals
You know what’s better than a new plush throw or cozy flannel sheets? Getting them at 70% off.
Retailers are clearing out their winter inventory, and now’s the perfect time to stock up on home essentials for a fraction of the cost. Think: heavy-duty doormats, weatherproofing supplies, cozy bedding, or even backup space heaters. These are the same things you’ll need come November — but at a way better price now.
Better yet, those savings add up fast. Use the extra cash to make an extra mortgage payment or stash it in your home upgrade fund. Over time, these small money wins can have a serious impact on your equity.
🧠 Piercy Pulse Pro Tip:
Check clearance aisles and online end-of-season sections through early April. Stores are making space for patio sets and pool floats, which means you can score serious deals for next winter — and redirect those savings into your biggest investment: your home.
🧼 2. Use Baking Soda to Clean Practically Everything
It’s not flashy. It’s not expensive. But baking soda? It’s a spring-cleaning MVP.
Sprinkle it on carpets and let it sit before vacuuming — it lifts odors, freshens fibers, and helps reduce allergens. Mix it with water to scrub grout, polish stainless steel, or deodorize your garbage disposal. You don’t need a shelf full of products when one $1 box does it all.
Keeping your home clean and fresh doesn’t just feel better — it makes your property more appealing, well-maintained, and move-in ready should you ever decide to sell. And the less you spend on cleaning supplies? The more you can put toward your home goals.
🧠 Piercy Pulse Pro Tip:
Start a “spring cleaning savings jar” — every time you DIY instead of buying a new product, toss the cost you saved into the jar. Use that stash toward small home improvements, an extra mortgage payment, or even that dream backyard upgrade.
🏡 3. Clean Out Those Gutters (Yes, Really)
It’s not glamorous, but cleaning your gutters could save you thousands.
Spring rains are no joke in Illinois, and clogged gutters can send water spilling over the edges instead of flowing through your downspouts. That runoff has to go somewhere — and too often, it ends up in the worst places. Think:
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Rotting window frames
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Water-damaged siding
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Leaky ceilings
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Warped fascia boards
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Cracked foundations
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Basement flooding
All because a few handfuls of wet leaves got left up there too long.
A little time with gloves and a ladder now can prevent these major repair bills — and help preserve the structural integrity and value of your home. Routine maintenance like this isn’t just smart… it’s essential.
🧠 Piercy Pulse Pro Tip:
Set a reminder to clean gutters every spring and fall. While you're at it, take a quick look at shingles, flashing, and soffits. Keeping everything watertight up top keeps your equity solid down below.
🏠 Bonus Thought: Save Now, Invest in Your Equity
Every dollar you save this spring is a dollar you can put toward building equity in your home. Whether it's a small principal payment, a budget-friendly improvement project, or just getting ahead on maintenance — these little steps can have a big impact on your home’s long-term value.
Looking for more ways to protect or grow your investment?
Let’s talk! Whether you're considering a move, thinking about refinancing, or just want a free home valuation — I’m here to help.
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