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‘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
Whether you’re squirreling away for a dream vacation or you are building a nest egg for a home renovation, budgeting is a simple tool that makes it easier to save up for large purchases. Unfortunately when it comes time to start spending, sticking to a budget often proves tricky. From unforeseen expenses to last-minute splurges, … Read more
The biggest investment that the average person will ever make in his or her lifetime is in the home. Proper investment in real estate is essential to building net worth. Here are a few home improvements that are always worth the money: 6 Home Investments Worth the Money Adding a Garage If your home is … Read more
Before we start, you must face reality. An HGTV decorating crew is not going to descend upon your home and transform it overnight. Got it? Good. Let’s let this budget decorating party started! 7 Tips for Decorating on a Budget Be a Copycat Collect pictures of rooms you love. This can be as simple as … Read more
Are you trying to create a unique, vintage look in your home? If so, then you are probably looking for authentic pieces you can add to your home’s decor that will make a real difference. Some people think that to make your home décor stand out you must spend hundreds on specialty pieces. The truth … Read more
New house? Blank walls? Fill ’em up without spending big bucks! Don’t let your tight budget leave you with naked walls. Add some pizzazz and personality with these 6 ideas for wall art that will cost you next to nothing! Ideas for Affordable Wall Art Free Vintage Posters – That’s right, FREE! Visit FreeVintagePosters.com, download … Read more
Now that the economy is regaining its strength, more and more people are becoming interested in investing in their homes through renovations. While you can certainly increase the value of your home while making it more comfortable through a renovation, you’ll also want to make sure that you spend the right amount of money so … Read more