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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The carpet eventually wears out and the walls get dirty and sometimes pitted from things we hang. Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. Paint will run you upwards of $30 a gallon these days at the big box stores, and then there are the drop cloths, brushes, extender poles and ladders you may need to get to those lovely high spots.

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Frugal Fixes that Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you lack spackle when painting, try dabbing on a bit of tooth paste. If the upholstery on the chair seat of your dining table chairs has become soiled or out of date over the years, stop by a local fabric or hobby store and pick up some upholstery material on sale. Keeping carpets and fabric on furniture clean.

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