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A Lego bookshelf for Zoe

The Frugal Girl

However, when I got home I was like CRAP! A nice thing about using the same paint over and over is that this shelf is exactly the same shade of white as Zoe’s bed, which I painted several years ago when I took apart Sonia and Zoe’s bunkbeds. And then I began the laborious process of painting it.

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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

I painted it white, and I put it in Zoe’s room, and then Lisey’s, and then when I moved here, I brought it along and kept it in Lisey’s room. Sonia and I went to pick it up and I brought it home to sand and paint it. Definitely time for some fresh paint. That’s the beauty of painting!

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Two abandoned-house nightstand rehabs

The Frugal Girl

I didn’t really have a specific plan for the nightstands, but you know…a wonderfully freeing thing about starting over with very few possessions is that you can take on a, “Sure, I’ll take it! Anyway, after priming the nightstand, I applied the pink paint which, yes, looks very white. ” approach to stuff.

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Want to save money? Let go of the need for matching

The Frugal Girl

I was a teenager in the 90s, and while this may be true of other eras as well, I remember there being a LOT of matching sets, particularly when it came to home decor. But if you can let go of the need to match things, a lot of frugal possibilities open up, especially in the free/second-hand markets. How 90s is this photo?

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9 Ways to Transform Your Home for a Fresh Look

Koupon Karen

Whether you’re looking to undertake a major renovation or simply want to make a few impactful changes, transforming your home can significantly improve its overall vibe, making it more inviting and reflective of your current lifestyle. Here are some key ways to breathe new life into your home for a fresh and revitalized look.

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Saturday Night Sweeps 03/23/19: Win a BEHR Necessities Painting Kit + $250 to Home Depot & More

For the Mommas

Saturday Night Sweeps 03/23/19: Win a BEHR Necessities Painting Kit + $250 to Home Depot & More. Free Sweepstakes, Contests & Giveaway. Win a BEHR Necessities Painting Kit + $250 to Home Depot. It’s Saturday night so that means the Saturday night Sweeps 03/23/19 are here! Enter some fun giveaways!

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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We’ve been in the house for about a year, and now have a well furnished home. We furnished our house almost for free by using a few methods: Repurpose Old Pieces . Refinish Free Items. We painted and refinished the headboard and it now looks great.