Cheap and Fun Holiday Season

  The quickest way to get into a holiday spirit is to decorate the home. If you are on a tight budget right now, you may wonder if you have to forget decorations this year. However, although some decorations are costly, there are many ways to cut these costs and still transform your home for any holiday. Halloween Ideas Halloween is a popular time for decorating the exterior of the home, and … [Read more...]

Mission Master Bathroom Part 2: Organize on a Budget & The Container Store Gift Card Giveaway

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I am so excited to show you how I was able to organize the bathroom on a budget and you can too. I did each of the organization tips that I mentioned in Mission Master Bathroom Organization Part 1. I used my bathroom inspiration and tips from Apartment Guide to help me. It was so nice having direction. Otherwise it would have been very overwhelming. When we left off I had taken everything … [Read more...]

Mission: Master Bathroom Organization Part 1

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Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do it! I am talking about those projects that I keep putting off. In my case it is the things that are the most personal to me. Isn't that sad! The two rooms that I spend the least time cleaning, organizing and decorating are my master bath and master bedroom. I keep the rooms that people can see when they stop by in nice working order but neglect to … [Read more...]

Add Unique Lighting To Your Home With Euro Style Lighting {Review} & “Win A Shopping Spree” Giveaway

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Introducing Euro Style Lighting "At Euro Style Lighting, we offer contemporary, European inspired lighting designs that are fresh and innovative. You'll find modern light fixtures, ceiling lights, lamps and shades in every size, color and style to fit your living space." I have been sharing my home improvement journey with you this year. Another important thing for me were the finishing touches. … [Read more...]

Outdoor Halloween Decorating Ideas

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Halloween is almost here and it’s time to start decorating your home to welcome guests and trick-or-treaters. Decorating your home for Halloween does not have to break the bank or interfere with your budget. There are many decorations that you can make with household items. By making your own Halloween decorations, your home will have a unique look and you will save money. All you need is craft … [Read more...]

4 Great Ways to Make Your Own Halloween Decorations

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Sarah_Ackerman Halloween decorations can be notoriously expensive, a fact that tends to be emphasized by the current economic climate, so it is no wonder that more and more families are turning to making their own to save money. Here is a list of ways that you can make great decorations at little cost: Toilet paper ghosts Things you will … [Read more...]

Redecorating Your Room The Cheap Way

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That spare room doesn't have to be useless space. If it's dressed up now as a guest room, chances are it's dated. Okay, odds are it's prehistoric. Time to transform it into a space you can really use. No matter if you're envisioning a new media room, a workroom, a crafting place, a home office, a game room, or even a redone modern guest room, that new image you're envisioning doesn't have to blind … [Read more...]

Home Improvement DIY: A GelPro Kitchen Rug Completes The Look!

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If you are like me and spend alot of time on your feet you will be so excited to learn about GelPro! We have been updating the kitchen the last few months and it is almost complete. A few weeks ago I realized it was missing one important thing, a rug. This renovation project will not be complete until I am comfortable standing in there! As I started searching I was amazed at the variety of kitchen … [Read more...]

Home Improvement DIY: update ugly brass door knobs

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You know the ugly door knobs I am talking about. Even though our house was built in the 2004 it looks like it was built in the nineties. We have brass everywhere. Since we are in the middle of our home improvements I decided to update the whole house. Now that we have a new color and fresh paint up on the walls and doors the brass looks even worse. It stands out like a sore thumb. So those … [Read more...]

Home Improvement DIY: How to Lay Vinyl Tiles

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 Yes you can do it! I have seen the self adhesive flooring on the design shows. they make it look so easy. But since it is TV I really thought it could not be that easy. But when I saw the price of the materials I decided it was worth a shot. The room  that I wanted to tackle first was the bathroom. Here is the horrible linoleum that was there. It was coming up on the sides and raised … [Read more...]