Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 2, 2013
Save on certain services by doing it yourself. 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. You can also install the tile flooring yourself if the floor area is small.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 18, 2014
However, there are many home maintenance and repair tasks that most people can handle, and doing it yourself can save lots of money while improving the appearance and comfort of your home. However, finding the source of water in the basement may be beyond your knowledge and well worth hiring a professional. All rights reserved.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
If you are going to attempt do it yourself upholstery, I recommend getting a tack puller and a staple gun that will be fairly easy shoot staples with and that will handle longer, thinner upholstery staples. The toy ice cream table and chairs from my Mom’s childhood have an iron frame, which I stripped and spray painted.
For the Mommas
MAY 3, 2012
If your home is like mine, this may look familiar to you. So whether you want to repair a whole in the wall, stain your deck, or paint an accent wall, Walmart’s Projects Made Simple has a solution for you. Check out Walmart’s Projects Made Simple and leave a comment telling me which project you would like to do.
Cheap Chica's Guide To Style
DECEMBER 17, 2009
In this new weekly feature, we’ll help you save even more money but showing you some easy and fashionable Do-It-Yourself ideas (including a step-by-step guide for your DIY virgins!) Opaque Fabric Paint. Leave about 3 inches around each side so you have room to paint. Fill in the letters with opaque fabric paint.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. Know what you are getting into with home ownership – it may not be cheaper than renting! I thought I knew all about keeping a house. Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership.
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