Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 20, 2013
Here are some things that we saw really updated the house drastically, with little work and little budget: Give it a Fresh Paint Job. It’s absolutely astounding what fresh paint will do to a room. Make sure to paint the house a color from this decade, and hopefully something that will tie the color scheme in. Go Frugal'
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 3, 2024
My painted Christmas tree stand held up very well My de-rusting and painting job did the trick because everything was still intact when I removed my tree yesterday. You know how I’m painting that bookshelf white? You know how I’m painting that bookshelf white? I bought a tube of caulk and regretted it.
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Saving With Shellie
MAY 14, 2014
Ace Hardware wants to help you get your house ready for all the summer barbecues and pool parties! This weekend get Buy One, Get One FREE Paint at Ace Hardware stores. Painting is an easy, inexpensive way to transform a space. I’ve also heard great reviews about the Clark + Kensington paint.
Saving With Shellie
MARCH 25, 2015
Ace Hardware wants to help you get your house ready for all the summer barbecues and pool parties! This weekend get Buy One, Get One FREE Paint at Ace Hardware stores. Painting is an easy, inexpensive way to transform a space. I’ve also heard great reviews about the Clark + Kensington paint.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 2, 2013
Typically, you don’t have much wall space to paint in a bathroom after installing the mirrors, shower, tiles, and bathroom cabinets. Try painting it yourself instead of hiring a painter. Use framed photos to decorate bare walls instead of high priced paintings. Painting the walls is cheaper than using wallpaper.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 19, 2013
Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint. The high-quality material and hardware ensure they’ll still be in excellent condition when your child enters middle school. Roller Shades. Thick, easy-to-maneuver shades are essential for creating a dark space during naptime.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 18, 2014
For example, replacing an old faucet on the kitchen sink with newer hardware will save the labor costs of hiring a plumber and may be easy enough to do yourself. According to HomeAdvisor, the average national cost of painting a home exterior is almost $3,000 and $986 to install a door. These help avoid damage with regular upkeep.
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