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Five Home Decorating Ideas under $50.00

Keep your décor costs down while still giving the rooms in your home a look and feel you love. 1) If you can’t afford new carpet try adding an area rug. While certain styles can be expensive, you can find affordable options at discount centers like Wal-Mart, K-mart, Target, and others. Whether you choose a smaller 4’ x 6’ with an accompanying runner and throw rug, or a larger 6’ x 9’ rug, you can change the look of your flooring for less. 2) Add a new piece of furniture. You might be thinking there isn’t a piece of furniture … Continue reading →

Making Old into New

Are you interested in some tips that will help you use old things to make new items for your home? If so, I think you’ll like the ones listed here. These ideas will help you update your home and save money at the same time. Do you have an old comforter lying around? Perhaps you redecorated your child’s room and held onto the comforter, which was beginning to show its age. That’s great, because there are some terrific ways to use it. It works perfectly in place of quilt batting when you are recovering a piece of furniture. Whether you’re … Continue reading →

More Headboard Ideas

The following headboard ideas are going to require a bit more effort and a bit more know how than the last batch. They are still fairly simple, and they will make a big difference in the look and feel of your bedroom. Upholstered Headboard This one is pretty easy. Purchase a piece of plywood or medium density fiberboard (MDF). These materials usually come in 4′ x 8′ sheets, so cut it down to size or ask the building supply center to cut it down for you. They will usually take care of it for free or for a minimal charge. … Continue reading →