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The Ten Dollar Pot Rack
Actually, it was a little less than ten dollars, but close enough. This project has a very urban, industrial feel. Great for those gourmet bachelors out there. While we're using it now in our lake...
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Keeping Santa Sane: Budget Holiday Decorating
I started this article desperately wanting to coin a new term that combined the words "recession" and "holiday." Much like "staycation" implies a slightly downshifted and saner vacation, I think we...
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15 Home Decorating Ideas for Under $5
I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to change up my home décor — whether it be to change with the seasons, for an upcoming holiday, or just an overall update. Constant change, though, can get...
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7 Ways to Remodel Your Bedroom (Without Demolishing a Thing)
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life sleeping, so shouldn’t you sleep in a room that contributes to sweet dreams? An uninspired or disorganized bedroom can make it tough to relax, and it probably doesn’t...
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5 Ways to Save Money on New Flooring
As a financial planner, you're probably wondering why I would be in a position to give you flooring advice. Personally, I don't blame you. Prior to building our dream home a few years ago, I didn't...
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6 Great Alternatives to Remodeling Your Home
If your home feels a little “blah,” but a new kitchen or bath is not in the budget, try some of these less-involved solutions. They are all designed to freshen up your look or make your living space...
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How to Make Your Own Curtains
Although I am a die-hard do-it-yourselfer, sewing is not one of the home skills I enjoy very much. I used to sew a lot, and I think I got burned out. So, when our living room curtains started looking...
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20 Awesome Uses for Milk Crates
Before IKEA began selling faux milk crates to use as storage containers, we had to steal the real deal from our local grocery stores. Milk crates were perfect for keeping vinyl records organized; they...
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11 Ideas to Make a Small Space Seem Bigger
The winning design of a competition held by Mayor Bloomberg for the best micro-home proposal was announced recently and was chosen for its smart use of maximizing storage space and lighting. The...
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10 Inexpensive Spring Spruce-Up Ideas for Your Home
After a long cold winter, nothing warms a decorator’s heart like the first signs of spring. Spring is a time to pack up the old, usher in the new, kick off the snow boots, and slip on the gardening...
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10 Budget Design Ideas for a Kids' Playroom
Want to make a cool place for your kids to play, but don't want to spend a fortune? Whether you have an entire room or just a dedicated corner, there are a number of ways to make an affordable play...
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