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Money Saving Decor Projects

by Mary Ann Romans

28 Apr 2009 11:00 AM

Sure it would be nice to have a showroom of a home, complete with the finest accessories and decor, but hey, that just isn't reality, or is it? I've come across some cool projects that we can do ourselves.

Hold on to Your Money: Cabinet Knobs

by Mary Ann Romans

22 Jan 2009 07:39 AM

Are you just itching to do a renovation in your home but know that it isn't a good idea to spend any money right now? Sometimes just changing a little inexpensive thing can make a big difference. Fresh new knobs can bring new life to your cabinets, drawers or even furniture.

Clever Ideas Around the Home & Yard

by Mary Ann Romans

20 Jan 2009 01:16 PM

Sometimes you have a problem around your home that can be fixed with just a little bit of ingenuity. How many times have we lived with an issue or paid for an expensive solution while wishing for something better? Well, most families are pretty smart and creative about coming up with great ideas.

The Well-Stocked Toolbox

by Mary Ann Romans

23 Jun 2008 11:25 AM

If you perform your own home repair or do it yourself (DIY) projects then a well-stocked toolbox is a must. The nice thing about having a toolbox is that you can build it up as needed, depending on your level of skill and the size and types of projects you do.

Three Painting Tips

by Mary Ann Romans

16 Jun 2008 10:55 AM

Painting a room is an easy and affordable way to update it, change the decor and make it fresh. If you change nothing else, a coat or two of paint will be a big improvement for your home. Here are three painting tips to help you in your project. 1.

Dry Erase Door

by Mary Ann Romans

09 Jun 2008 11:42 AM

There are so many fun types of paint out there these days. These paints can let you be really creative, especially when it comes to a kids or teen's room. Previously, I talked about using blackboard paint for some different home projects.

Oops! Hole in the Wall

by Sherry Holetzky

01 Mar 2008 07:07 AM

That little spring doorstop thingy just doesn't always work. If someone accidentally opens a door a little too briskly, it just might swing into the wall causing the doorknob to make a hole.

More Ways with Sheets

by Sherry Holetzky

28 Feb 2008 09:39 AM

King size sheets, in fact all sizes, can be used in many ways to make great treatments for your home. Sheets also make simple, attractive shower curtains. Snip the ends of the edge banding from the backside and slide over a tension rod.

Make great Treatments from King Size Sheets

by Sherry Holetzky

28 Feb 2008 08:56 AM

Whether you're staging a home or trying to add some touches to your current or new home without spending a lot, you'll find that sheets are a great source of attractive, affordable fabric. A "regular" king size sheet is around 76-78" x 80". It's almost square.

More Work than Simple Staging, but worth it

by Sherry Holetzky

16 Feb 2008 09:22 AM

Staging a home tends to revolve around simple, less permanent tips, tricks, and ideas. While many of these ideas are great and really will help sell a home, sometimes a little more effort is required.



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