Low-cost services that can make your life easier at Home

1. Grocery Delivery or Pickup Services

Examples: Walmart Pickup, Instacart, IGA, Voila

• Cost: Free to $10 per order

• Why it’s worth it: Save hours of weekly shopping. Avoid impulse buys.

• Pro Tip: Use your first-time promo codes for discounts.

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2. Laundry Pick-Up and Drop-Off Services

Examples: Bblanc, Local laundromats with pickup

• Cost: Around $15–$25 per bag

• Why it’s worth it: Saves you time, effort, and folding stress.

• When to use: After moving, during busy work weeks, or when your machine breaks.

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3. House Cleaning (Once a Month)

Examples: TaskRabbit, Handy, local Facebook groups

• Cost: $40–$100 per visit

• Why it’s worth it: Deep clean without breaking your back. Great for bathroom scrubbing, oven, windows.

• Tip: Do a 1x/month deep clean and handle the rest yourself.

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4. Meal Kit Subscriptions (Short-Term Use)

Examples: HelloFresh, Goodfood, Chef’s Plate

• Cost: $35–$60/week (with promos)

• Why it’s worth it: You’ll learn new recipes, reduce food waste, and eat balanced meals.

• When to use: First few weeks in a new apartment or hectic months.

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5. Professional Organizing Help (One-Time Session)

Examples: Local organizing consultants or TikTok side hustlers

• Cost: $50–$150/session

• Why it’s worth it: Set up systems that save you time forever (kitchen, closet, paperwork)

• DIY Tip: Follow pro-organizers on IG and YouTube for free inspo.

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6. Virtual Assistant Services (Hourly or Microtasks)

Examples: Fiverr, Upwork

• Cost: $5–$15/hour

• Why it’s worth it: Get help booking appointments, finding deals, scheduling maintenance, budgeting, etc.

• When to use: When you’re mentally drained but still have life admin piling up.

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7. Small Appliance Repairs (Instead of Replacing)

Examples: Local repair shops, FB Marketplace techs

• Cost: $20–$50 average

• Why it’s worth it: Fix your blender, microwave, or coffee machine for less than buying new.

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8. Smart Tech Upgrades

Examples:

• Smart plugs ($10–$20): Automate lights & chargers

• Mini humidifiers ($20): Better sleep, clearer skin

• Bluetooth trackers ($15): Never lose your keys again

These aren’t “services,” but they work for you like one.

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9. Community-Sourced Help

Examples: Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Nextdoor, Buy Nothing groups , NGO .

• Why it’s worth it: You can find local people offering services for super cheap—or even free.

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10. App-Based Life Upgrades

• Notion or Todoist – Organize your life

• Splitwise – Track shared expenses with roommates

• Flipp or Reebee – Browse flyers & save on groceries

• Habitica – Gamify your chores

Cost: FREE or under $5/month

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Final Tip:

You don’t need to spend big to live well. Think of these tools as life hacks for your energy, time, and peace. Start small and leverage from there.