As much as you love your home, after living in it for a while, you probably get a little bored or unhappy with the way it looks. But remodeling, renovating, and repairing a home can be quite expensive. And if you don’t own your home, you don’t want to invest a lot of money in cosmetic changes. But there’s an answer that’s probably never occurred to you: your local dollar store.

Dollar stores can be a great resource if you’re looking to save some money, and home repairs and renovations are no exception. For a small amount of money, you can do a lot to freshen up your home.

The first thing to realize is that the dollar store actually has many of the tools and supplies you need for basic maintenance and home improvements. From tools like hammers and screwdrivers to caulk, duct tape, and painting supplies, if you need to do something around the house or fix a broken toilet or door lock on the cheap, the dollar store is your answer.

The tools are also obviously cheaply made and won’t last long, and you’re not going to be doing any precision work with these materials. But if your goal is to just get a project done without having to donate plasma for extra money, the dollar store has what you need for basic projects.