The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I did this one while I was still living with my parents, actually. Anyway, after priming the nightstand, I applied the pink paint which, yes, looks very white. When I paint furniture in a light color, I often have to use caulk to fill in some gaps; the light color makes them rather unsightly. You know the next step: priming.

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Painting Furniture Toaster Ovens Lighting 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2014

Since there were four chairs and only three fit at the island, we repurposed the fourth chair by painting it and using it as a decoration in our spare bedroom. We painted the chair white (it used to be espresso brown) and freshened up the beige suede seat with a mustard color fabric that went well with the room.

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Furnishings Home Craigslist Furniture 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. I used a standard hardware store staple gun that shot thick 3/8″ staples and was very hard to use. It had way too many coats of paint on it to ever be pretty again otherwise. The sun bakes out.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

As an expecting parent, it’s tempting to buy that beautifully detailed changing table or the crib you saw last week in the window of an upscale boutique. Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint. Roller Shades. Like cribs, shades are worth getting in good quality.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

For the Mommas

MARCH 8, 2013

Each issue explores social issues, parenting, marriage, and finances. Articles cover kitchens and bathrooms, flooring, doors and windows, paint color, hardware and lighting, carpets and rugs, window treatments, fine furnishings?even Redbook – Love Life, Home Life, Your Life. even shutters, garages, and home gardens.

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Magazines Furnishings Home and Garden Outdoors 45

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Hancock Fabrics : Teachers and homeschooling parents can receive 10% off their in store purchases with a Red Apple Card from Hancock Fabrics. Panera Bread : Planning a parent-teacher conference or school meeting? Home & Hardware: Use these teacher discounts to save money on your next home purchase, repairs, paint, and more.

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Discount Giving Storing Education 124