I want to redo our master bedroom and make it an enjoyable place to sleep. Here’s the problem with that idea: My budget for this amazing redo that I have planned is tiny. So, I’m treating this as a challenge. Funds are tight, but I’m determined to make over this room. I think it’s possible …
Home and DIY
Today I decided to make a simple DIY wood crate to hold our remote controls. I’m not a skilled woodworker for sure, but four hours later, I had a DIY wooden crate. Yes, four hours. Clearly, I’m not that swift at woodworking. However, it worked, I have a new simple DIY wood crate, and it …
If you are looking for new lighting, I’ve got 10 affordable farmhouse style lights that you’ll love! There is something for every budget. New lighting changes the look of a room – it’s a great way to update without drastic changes.
Unless your house comes with a money tree (and if so, I want to know where you live), you’ve probably figured out that adding decor can get pretty pricey. But..it doesn’t have to kill the budget. Here are a few simple ideas for getting decor and furniture on a budget.
If you’ve priced new furniture lately, it can be a little overwhelming. However, if you’re willing to invest a little time and effort, you can give that old dresser or Grandma’s vintage buffet a new life. I put together a beginner’s top 10 list of furniture painting supplies to help.
This cigar table makeover is a quick and easy DIY project I did in no time. I actually received this cute little table for free. Since I don’t have any use for cigars, I decided to make it into a sweet side table using paint.
Our laundry room sits in the middle of the house upstairs with virtually no light. It’s a decent size – I wouldn’t do cartwheels in there, but it’s perfectly functional. There’s room for the washer/dryer and a cabinet for storage and a folding area. But it had zero style. And let’s face it – I …
This farmhouse china cabinet makeover was a labor of love, but it was worth it to transform this piece. It came to me as a dusty, dirty, nest-infested mess. But with lots of time and a bit of paint, it was brought back to life instead of the landfill.
I love big projects as much as the next person. How they cost twice as much as you plan and take three times as long – what’s not to love? However, the end result is all worth it and decorating is my favorite part. Especially decorating on a budget! I couldn’t wait to get the …
This guest bedroom makeover is done on a budget using thrifted items, a few new pieces, hand-me-downs, furniture makeovers, and using things I already have on hand. Oftentimes, the guest bedroom is neglected because it doesn’t get used much. But it’s possible to have a pretty guest room on a shoestring budget.
When you realize you need furniture and you’re also on a budget, it’s a challenge sometimes to find what you need. That’s what happened with this nightstand makeover. I needed two nightstands. My budget was minimal. So I needed to DIY to save money. I found two matching nightstands at an estate sale, but they …
Do you have anything that just “got away”? The thing you thought you didn’t need or want so you let it go only to realize later that you two were meant to be? I’ve painted and salvaged lots of furniture in the last several years. And this antique buffet has to be my favorite:
First things first – I can be slightly impulsive. Okay, maybe a lot impulsive. A while ago, I decided to tackle our master bathroom. The cabinets were dark, the tile is brown, and it just didn’t have any personality. Or llamas (I’ll explain later). I got started one morning after the kids went to school. I …
Furniture makeovers are a great way to save money on decorating. If you can find a good deal on a solid piece of furniture, you can save hundreds of dollars compared to buying new. That’s what happened with this buffet makeover.
If you’ve ever thought about painting tiled kitchen backsplash, this is the post for you! I finally said enough of the brown tile that just didn’t fit my style and painted it! And I’m so glad I did! Follow along to see what I used and how I did it. And if you’re considering it, …