I’ve heard about brown bag sessions and brown bag lunches, but Lovelycraftyhome.com takes the concept further by using brown paper as a frugal flooring material. You’ll be floored (pardon the pun) when you see the stunning results. The tutorial is so easy, you can… Read More >
11 Ideas for No-Sew Home Decorating Projects
Let these budget friendly ideas inspire you to tackle no-sew home decorating projects this summer! Budget Decorator: 11 No-Sew Home Decor Projects Kitchen designs, bathroom designs, and more ∨ Filter by metro area and choose the right kitchen… Read More >
Top Home Improvement Projects That Could Save You in the Long Run
Spring is coming, and it’s the perfect time for home improvement projects! Most homeowners take great pride in what is probably their largest investment, and with the right decisions, you can add to the value of your home… Read More >
Be a Copycat Decorator
Can’t afford an interior decorator? Be a copycat decorator! It’s diy decorating on a budget! Inspiration abounds in magazines, catalogs and websites…so, find a room you like and copy it for less! Copycat recipes exist and we’re forever… Read More >
Bathroom Re-Do for Less
Let’s be honest, we spend a lot of time in the bathroom. A beautiful bathroom is one of the more prominent items in a new home owner’s wish list. If you’re considering renovating your bathroom please… Read More >
DIY Headboards – Frugal and Fabulous
Save a trip to the furniture store and save a little money by making your own headboard! The end result will be totally unique, cheaper and more interesting than anything you’d find in a furniture store! Need a… Read More >
Advice for the Budget Decorator
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… Read More >
17 Home Upgrades For $1 Or Less
Does your home need an upgrade? When it comes to home improvement, you don’t have to spend thousands on renovations. Here are some quick, easy, and affordable changes you can make that will have a huge impact on your… Read More >
Top Tips for Decorating Your Home
You don’t have to take a course in interior design or have a large budget to create a beautiful living space. Interior decorating is really about expressing yourself. When a house reflects your personality, it begins to truly… Read More >
10 Ways to Perk Up Your Decor for $100 or Less!
You don’t need to hire an expensive interior designer to make your home look like it jumped of the pages off Better Homes and Gardens. You just need to follow these 10 simple diy decorating tips. Yes…you can… Read More >
Easy Centerpieces – Perfect For All Occasions
Save Your Money – Make Easy Centerpieces You’ll begin with a handful of inexpensive supplies, and you’ll end up with a centerpiece that can easily be changed for any occasion or any season! Once you make the base,… Read More >
20 Terrific Sites for DIY Projects and Crafts
A lot of time and money, not to mention resources, can be saved by making things at home. This list of blogs will give you ideas galore for ways to save your money by crafting your own items…. Read More >
10 Money-Saving Ideas for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
I’m usually in charge of organizing Thanksgiving dinner in our family. While I love having our extended family over, I’m really not keen on spending a week’s grocery budget on one meal. I’ve come up with practical ideas… Read More >
Front Door Makeover
One of my Top 10 Budget Decorating Tips is PAINT, PAINT, PAINT! If you’re front entrance is in need of a door makeover…consider a fresh coat of paint in a different color! The Budget Diet girl loves black… Read More >
A Shopping List for the Budget Decorator
15 easy ways to perk up a room for less than $100! Keep this shopping list handy, and keep your eyes open at flea markets, thrift shops, garage sales, consignment stores and discount stores like Homegoods. Old Books… Read More >
Redecorate by Repurposing: 7 Tips and Tricks
While you’re in the midst of putting your budget on a diet, redecorating your home has surely been demoted from the “Need” list to the “Want-but-definitely-can’t-have” list. Yet, you’re really itching for a fresh look and a new… Read More >
TaskRabbit vs. Handy
Many people live busy lives. Between working full time, going to gym and taking care of children, they don’t have time for cleaning, laundry and other household chores. While many hire private house cleaners, many look for help on… Read More >
Best Taskrabbit Alternatives – Services Like TaskRabbit
When you need work completed around the house, be it remodeling or cleaning, you can now rely on task directory sites. They give you access to thousands of professionals, who all offer different skills and rates that you… Read More >
TaskRabbit Review – How Does TaskRabbit Work?
Finding quality help these days can be hard. You’re often required to scan through pages and pages of local directories, while spending time analyzing who would be a good fit. Then when the professional doesn’t live up to your expectations,… Read More >
Best Sites Like Flexshopper – FlexShopper Alternatives
Shopping is an activity enjoyed by many people. However, buying the things you need can be a challenge if you don’t have a lot of money and your credit is less than perfect. That’s why there are rent-to-own stores… Read More >