As the autumn season starts to kick off, you might be finding yourself making a list of projects and in need of some hardware and tools. Going to Home Depot for these supplies can be a great option to stay on budget, especially if you are limited to a fixed income of Social Security alone.
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Home Depot offers an array of affordable pricing on tons of products storewide and online, which comes in handy if you are trying to make your Social Security check stretch. GOBankingRates compiled a list of four things to buy at Home Depot this fall if you live on Social Security.
Sock Faucet Cover
- Price: $4.68
This sock faucet cover from Frost King does not even cost $5, and it can help insulate outdoor spigots from freezing.
Melanie Musson, budgeting expert with Quote.com, highlighted that this little item from Home Depot can prevent your pipes from freezing inside or outside your home and save you from having to spend big money on damages done during fall and winter.
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Window Insulation Kit
- Price: $5.28
This three-pack of Frost King indoor window insulation kit is a must-have for those living off Social Security and looking to prep their home for the winter ahead to keep homes warm during the chilly months.
Musson explained how this insulation kit can pay for itself if you have drafty windows because it will help you reduce your heating costs. “It’s good to buy this item at Home Depot because it’s a home improvement product, and employees can help answer questions about how to install it,” Musson said.
First-Aid Kit
- Price: $24.97
The 260-piece plastic first-aid kit is just about $25 at Home Depot, yet it’s worth every penny, according to Musson.
Anyone living on Social Security needs “to be prepared to deal with minor scrapes and cuts, and this kit is perfect for that,” Musson pointed out.
Electric Car Blanket
- Price: $26.97
Having your car die in good weather is bad enough, but if it’s cold and snowy, you’ll need some backup to keep you warm until help arrives. The 12-volt polar fleece electric car throw blanket is under $30 at Home Depot and the perfect addition to your vehicle’s emergency kit, even for Social Security recipients.
“It’s a good use of money for a senior because if they get stranded in their car in cold weather, they can use their car’s battery to power the electric blanket to stay warm,” Musson explained, adding that it’s good to buy at Home Depot because it’s affordable and not something that’s readily available everywhere.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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