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Turn Hanging Planters Into an Attractive Outdoor Light

Turn Hanging Planters Into an Attractive Outdoor Light

By Justin Weinger 9 Comments

You don't have to pay hundreds of dollars to get an attractive outdoor light.  You just need a little creativity and know-how. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Repurposing

No-Cost Ways To Freshen Up Your Home This Spring

No-Cost Ways To Freshen Up Your Home This Spring

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

After a long, cold winter, even the nicest homes start to feel a bit stale. You could spend a bunch of money on new decor for your home, buy some new furniture, or buy chemical-laden air fresheners and cleaners. Or you could try some of these no-cost ways to freshen up your home this spring. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Frugal Living

DIY Inexpensive Easter Centerpieces

DIY Inexpensive Easter Centerpieces

By Justin Weinger 13 Comments

Swapping our decorations for the holidays can be fun, but can also become costly if we're not careful. So when I thought about Easter, I wanted to make sure I came up with an inexpensive idea. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Easter

How To Make A Toilet Paper Tube Wreath

How To Make A Toilet Paper Tube Wreath

By Justin Weinger 10 Comments

This has been a project that you have undoubtedly seen floating around Pinterest in one form or another for quite a while and if you are not already saving toilet paper tube rolls then it might be a little while longer before you get to making this. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Repurposing

How To Make Your Own Butter

How To Make Your Own Butter

By Justin Weinger 7 Comments

It's easy to learn how to make your own butter.  It doesn't take many ingredients or a lot of time, and the results are amazing. Of course, unless you have access to cream from a dairy farm, you won't save any save any money by making your own. I don't have access to free cream, but let me tell you a few reasons why we decided to make our own butter. I like being able to control how much salt is used in the butter. I like being able to teach my children about how a commercial product can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Recipes

How To Recover A Dining Room Chair

How To Recover A Dining Room Chair

By Justin Weinger 11 Comments

You may have noticed that I am doing a bit of home decorating. Sometimes it feels good to just update a room just a little bit. I find you can change the feel of a room by just changing up some accent pieces or decorations. Little changes can be easier on your budget than doing a complete room makeover, although I do have one of those planned and I am going to use my thrifty ways to stay in under budget. But today, I am going to show you how you can easily a recover a dining room chair, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects

No-Sew Ottoman Makeover

No-Sew Ottoman Makeover

By Justin Weinger 8 Comments

Do you have a piece of furniture that has good bones but is in need of an update because the fabric is outdated or ruined? That’s what this ottoman is to us. We bought it over 10 years ago and it has good bones but the leather had worn, then cracked and finally started to be torn away by children. Do you know what I mean when I say “good bones?" I am talking about the solid structure of a piece that is quality made. It is a piece that continues to stand up to the rigors of its use. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects

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