The Best Places To Get Affordable Decor & DIY Supplies (No, It's Not Dollar Tree)
Dollar Tree has long been a staple for everything from affordable grocery items to home decor pieces and crafting supplies. However, with prices for many items rising to $1.50, $1.75 or in some cases, up to $7.00 — the store's status as your go-to destination for decor and DIY supplies may be in question. If you're one of the many shoppers who feel upset because Dollar Tree is hiking prices, skipping certain items and buying them cheaper elsewhere is the way to go. Stores like Five Below and Dollar General have many of the same products for an even better price point.
Although you can still transform Dollar Tree finds into stunning dupes of expensive home decor, you can likely increase those savings by sourcing some of your DIY materials elsewhere. So if you're looking to craft or decorate your home on a budget, don't wander blindly into your local Dollar Tree before checking prices at other budget retailers first. You never know what kind of savings await.
Where to find affordable home decor and DIY supplies
Both Dollar General and Five Below have sections of their stores dedicated to items that are $1.00. Dollar Tree no longer sells any items for $1.00 — the best possible price you can get on any item is $1.25. For instance, a 24-count box of Crayola Crayons is $1.00 at Five Below, but $1.25 at Dollar Tree. Even higher-priced pieces like this Iridescent Light Up pumpkin-shaped décor from Dollar General is roughly $4.00 cheaper than similar iridescent Halloween decor from Dollar Tree.
Decorative throw pillows can be found for great deals as well. For example, fun themed pillows from Dollar Tree are $6.00 each. Similar styles such as this Game Controller Pillow from Dollar General and this Sushi Reading Pillow from Five Below are just $1.25 and $5.55 respectively. The savings also extend to furniture. A small metal side table at Dollar General costs $1.25, compared to $5.00 at Dollar Tree. So while Dollar Tree remains an affordable place for decor and craft items, it doesn't always offer the best deal in town.