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If you have a pile of old newspaper in you home and you don’t know what to do with them, then this tutorial will help you. With a bit of creativity and time, you can weave DIY baskets from recycled newspaper. It could be a great decor or a place for pencils, ball pens and other … Read more
Homeowners often think that they only have two choices when it comes to home décor—affordable or attractive. However, with a little creativity, you can achieve both. When it comes to window treatments, homeowners mistakenly think that they either have to splurge for fancy drapes and curtains, or stick with plain Jane styles that are more … Read more
So your favorite sheets are looking a little rough around the edges and it’s about time to toss them out for a new set. Not so fast! Before you throw them away, check out the following recycling projects you can create with them: 1. Crocheted Rag Rug Do you know how to crochet? If so, … Read more
When it comes to furnishing your first apartment on a budget, it’s all about knowing where to shop. Just because you have a small budget, doesn’t mean your destined to buy Walmart furniture. Please, please think outside of the Walmart box! The Budget Diet Girl would love to expand your furniture shopping horizons…on a budget, … Read more
First apartment, first real job, fancy part of town = really nice but really small apartment! Welcome to Uptown Dallas, Texas! My son gave me the task of decorating his apartment, on a budget, of course! Once we got the essentials in place like the bed and the TV, he determined that he really needed … Read more
I was out for my morning run, and I saw the world’s most beautiful tree stump. Well, maybe West Palm Beach’s most beautiful tree stump! A neighbor had just cut down a large dead tree, and the pieces of wood were piled high on the curb. One piece was extraordinary…it must have come from the … Read more
‘Tis the season to extend some hospitality to members of the family that you barely know and only see once or twice a year. Since everyone’s wallets are noticeably lighter at the moment, offering your guest bedroom is more in the spirit of the season instead of seeing your beloved second cousin having to resort … Read more
Owning a home is a great responsibility. Unlike in an apartment, you are the one responsible for all the repairs and maintenance, and all that work can eat up your time and money. Read below to know which home maintenance projects should be at the top of your list this fall to save money in … Read more
When you have old looking furniture you don’t like anymore, please, don’t throw it away to buy a new one instead. 1) your budget will thank you. 2) you can create a very personalized furniture that perfectly matches your taste! I just happened to have a kid’s cane chair that really needed a makeover. I … Read more
If you’re on a tight budget, then you may be appalled to learn that a bathroom renovation can easily cost you $7,000 or more. Luckily for penny pinchers everywhere, there are easy DIY bathroom projects you can do to save money and enjoy a new bathroom. We live in the age of do-it-yourself, so don’t … Read more