Cheap Home Furnishing Ideas
Easy and low-cost ways to furnish your home with style.
The point of home decorating is to create a space that you can enjoy, so how much more would you enjoy a room if you saved big bucks while making a home out of your house? Find out for yourself by learning how to decorate on a budget and get the most out of your space and furniture. Then get inspiration from four do-it-yourself projects that will help make your home uniquely yours. Use these links to jump ahead to any section.
Styling your home for less
Three Simple Hacks for Style on a Dime
It doesn't take a major overhaul to change how a room feels. Here are three simple decorating ideas that will rejuvenate your space in a jiffy. By Myscha Theriault
Dumpy to Divine on Less Than a Dime
Home (re)decorating doesn't have to be a massive project. Spruce up a not-so-glamorous space with these easy and affordable strategies! By Myscha Theriault
How to Have Cool Crap for Less Money
Want better crap, but don't want to pay a fortune for it? Here are five simple strategies to improve the quality of crap in your home! By Myscha Theriault
The Loft Look for Lots Less
If you want your space to be both functional and stylish, the loft look may be just the thing. It's a versatile design that works in the home AND office, and here's how you can get it for less. By Myscha Theriault
Decorating a Living Room for You and Your Money
You don't need a professional designer or a steep budget to help you feel good about your living room. Here's how you can create a room you can really live in -- without gutting your wallet. By Sarah Winfrey
Gourmet Kitchens on a Shoestring
Get a gourmet kitchen without the gourmet price. Just follow these tips on furnishings, storage, tools, and more! By Myscha Theriault
When Going Green is Classy
Who says 'green' and 'classy' are mutually exclusive? Here are some suggestions and situations where your home can be both! By Myscha Theriault
DIY home furnishing alternatives
Build a Bed for Cheap (and Look Good Doing It)
Sure, it's easier to buy the various components of a brand new bed from the store of your choice, but with a little creativity and smart investments in the parts that really matter, you can build a bed that feels good, looks great, and costs much, much less! By Linsey Knerl
The Ten Dollar Pot Rack
It's a cheap, DIY project that will lift loads of clutter above your kitchen. Learn how to make your own pot rack here. By Myscha Theriault
Campari Art on the Cheap
An easy way to decorate your walls is to hang framed posters, but for a less expensive alternative, use calendars instead! Here are step-by-step instructions on how to dress up calendar art for display. By Myscha Theriault
Sassy Uses for Sarongs
Give your space a South Asian flair by incorporating brightly colored sarongs into your home decor. Here are some ways to use them around the house. By Myscha Theriault
Optimizing your space and your stuff
Small Space Survival Strategies
Living in a small space doesn't have to mean a cramped lifestyle! Follow these twelve suggestions to open up a crowded room. By Myscha Theriault.
Penny Pinching Ways to Pimp Your Garage
Even with a car (or two) parked inside, your garage has great potential as storage space. Check out these eleven low-cost organization tips. By Myscha Theriault
My Love Affair with Industrial Shelving
It's a low-cost home storage solution that works without creating more work for you. What's not to love? By Myscha Theriault
Savings in Every Room
It's easy to run up the household budget if you're not careful, but you can give yourself some leeway if you take advantage of the savings opportunities in each room. Here are areas where you and your family can save some bucks. By Myscha Theriault
How to Get Rid of All Your Crap
It's not easy to let go of physical stuff. Even if you think you got rid of everything that you could, you might still only have made a dent in the mountain of junk that clutters your life. Here's a step-by-step strategy to help you shed the material pounds. By Nora Dunn
Stuff will never make you organized
Buying storage solutions will give you a place to put your stuff, but that won't organize your clutter. So what will? Find the answer here. By Philip Brewer
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