Laura Arciuolo-Harper • June 29, 2020

Staycation

Turn Your Vacation Budget into Home Upgrades

Canceled vacations aren’t fun, but they sometimes have a silver lining: saved money. If you’re missing that getaway feeling, you may want to funnel your saved vacation budget into home improvements for a staycation!

The good news about staycations is that they cost less than proper vacations. Even if you buy some new stuff for your home, you’re still not spending big bucks on plane tickets, lodgings, and pricey recreation. Plus, investing in your home has the long- term payoff of making your house a more fun and relaxing space for years to come. Wondering how to turn your home into a staycation paradise? We’ve got some ideas!

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