Recent Frugal Blog | Decorating and Design PostsFrugal Home Decorby Mary Ann Romans19 Jun 2009 05:14 AMAs the weather gets warmer and you start planning for guests and parties, you may be wondering if your home needs a quick update. Without spending much money (or even any in some cases), you can update your home and give it a new look. Here is how. Raid the whole house Shop in your own home first. Finding Frugal Furnitureby Mary Ann Romans28 Sep 2008 12:59 PMTraditional methods of furnishing a home can get quite expensive. But of course, it doesn't have to be that way. Fall is a great time to start thinking about furnishing your home, and you may find some great deals out there, as people are ready to nest down for the winter. Frugal Furnitureby Mary Ann Romans25 Sep 2008 05:47 PMWant to get quality furniture for less or even for free? If so, you'll want to read this post! Moving to a larger home, we were in some serious need of furniture. Ikea Hacksby Mary Ann Romans12 Apr 2008 05:02 PMDo you have a caviar taste and a grilled cheese budget? Do you want to a designer home made of cheap furniture? Well, your time has come! There is a new movement out there just for people like you. Forget shabby chic. This style is more modern and more versatile. Decorating Furniture and Accessories with Wallpaperby Mary Ann Romans11 Apr 2008 04:23 AMWallpaper ends can be used in so many fun ways to dress up your home. Wallpaper is not just for the walls. And if you can get a hold of some free wallpaper, then these decorating projects won't cost you a thing, except maybe a little spray adhesive. Turning Trash into Treasureby Mary Ann Romans07 Apr 2008 04:05 AMHow would you like a cool desk for your home? Follow the adventures of a friend who calls herself the "Trash Queen" as she turns another found piece of trash into a real treasure for her home. You may have read about my friend before here in the frugal blog. Free and Low Cost Artworkby Mary Ann Romans01 Apr 2008 07:00 AMWe just mostly finished up our family room, installing new carpet and painting the walls. It looks great, and there are only a few things left to do in the room. One of the big tasks that is remaining is to select some artwork, including pictures for the walls. Right now, everything is blank. Decorating on a Pennyby Mary Ann Romans18 Mar 2008 12:28 PMWant to update your room without spending a lot of money? Try these ideas that are cheap but look fabulous. 1. When in doubt, paint. Paint is a relatively inexpensive way to change out a room, update a room or brighten a room. Make Your Own Whiteboardby Mary Ann Romans05 Jan 2008 07:27 AMNeed a white board for a child's room, a kitchen or even a church? Do you homeschool? Make your own white board to aid in your teaching. It is easy to make a sturdy white board to whatever size you like, all for a fraction of the cost of buying on in a story. It is pretty easy to do. A Frugal Room Fit for a Princessby Mary Ann Romans05 Jan 2008 04:07 AMFrom tots to teens, kids appreciate having their own space that is uniquely theirs. You don't have to spend a lot to create a great space. Here are two ideas that will work for any age, just by varying the colors and patterns. Recent Blog Comments Samual says... "I don't know if I'm allowed to donate organs, I'll have to ask my doctor." |
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