As temperatures drop to shivering levels and winter weather approaches, homeowners need to prepare for cold mornings, snowstorms and all the seasonal challenges that could put a freeze on your bank account. One of the best ways to save money while getting ready for winter is by shopping at Dollar Tree, where you can find affordable essentials that help keep your home warm, safe and organized.
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From winter cleaning supplies to home maintenance must-haves, stocking up now can save you time and money later. Here are five Dollar Tree items every homeowner should buy for the winter season.
Plant Supplies
If you live in a part of the country where the winters can be harsh, it’s not possible to keep your garden going year-round. However, instead of throwing it all away in the fall, many people like to move it indoors when possible.
While some things can’t be replanted, many flowers and herbs can be transplanted into pots. To make this all happen at a reasonable cost, you can stock up on plant supplies from Dollar Tree. They have a wide selection of plastic and clay pots, plus you’ll find marbles for water retention and saucers to use under the pots.
For example, these Garden Collection self-watering plastic plant pots with saucers are just $5 for a 2-pack.
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Caulk
If you have an older home, there’s a good chance you have some spots around windows and doors where air gets in. During the cold winter months, this can make it colder inside than you’d like. One of the best ways to help solve this problem is to make sure your windows and doors are properly caulked. Dollar Tree sells tubes of Tool Bench all-purpose caulk for just $1.50.
Door Mats
During the winter months, the floors in your home can get extremely dirty during and just after a snowstorm. When you come inside, you’re tracking dirty, melted snow everywhere. This is when a doormat can be useful, because instead of tracking the snow all over your floors, you can simply leave your shoes on the mat to contain the water.
Dollar Tree has a large selection of door mats, from rubber-backed mats that help keep them in place to holiday-themed mats. These mats start at just $5 each.
Plastic Tarps
If you leave anything outside during the winter that you don’t want to be affected by the weather, putting it under a tarp can be a great idea. For example, if you have a pile of firewood that you want to keep dry when it snows or rains, place a tarp over the wood, and then you don’t need to worry about drying it out before burning it in the fireplace.
You could also use a tarp to cover patio furniture. While you can buy covers specific to this purpose, they can be expensive. Instead, these blue tarps from Dollar Tree start at just $3 each.
Christmas Decorations
Everyone loves having their home decorated for the holidays, and it’s always fun to pick up new Christmas decorations each year. However, this year, instead of buying something new, why don’t you make something yourself?
Dollar Tree offers a variety of crafting items all starting at $1.50. From customizable snow globes to wooden hanging wall signs, you and your family can create lasting memories while also making your own festive decor.
Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article.
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Dec. 4, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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