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Decorating on a Budget

You don't have to sacrifice style and good looks in order to stick to a budget. Get some ideas here for frugal home decorating.
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Best Places to Find Budget Furniture

Budget furniture isn't for everyone. If you need a piece of furniture and a trip to the department or furniture store isn't in the budget, check out our sources for budget furniture.

Decorate a Baby's Room on a Budget

Who would imagine that such a small new member of a family could cost so much? Find ways to furnish your new baby's room without spending the family savings.

How High to Hang Art

If you're not sure how high to hang art on your walls, you'll find that these tips offer helpful ideas and designer secrets for getting the best look when hanging artwork.

Ways to Use Expensive Fabric on a Budget

So you’ve found a fabric you absolutely love… but it is just too expensive to use everywhere in your room. What to do? Buy less of it and use every inch wisely. Here’s how.

Furnishings on a Budget

If you're looking for a designer look on a tight budget, get some ideas here. You'll find information and resources on buying furishings and accessories at budget prices.

Top 10 Sources for Furniture Bargains

Don’t think you can’t decorate just because you have a small budget. There are plenty of sources for bargains and it can be lots of fun to search for, and find, the items that will make your house a home.

Stylish Slipcovers Make Over a Room

If you need a quick room makeover, a fresh slipcover might just be what you need. Cover up worn upholstery or jazz up a boring piece of furniture. A new slipcover might just be the answer.

Add Art to Your Home Without Spending a Fortune

There are many ways to stretch a budget when it comes to decorating a home, and one of the best is to create your own items. This article will show you a number of ways to adapt what you have, create, and frame everyday items to decorate your home with art.

Baby Rooms on a Budget

Welcoming a new baby soon, but don't want to spend a fortune furnishing a nursery? Here are tips for creating a nursery on a smaller budget.

Budget Ideas for Home Office Decorating

How to create a great home office on a tiny budget? Start with these ideas for Home Office decorating on a tight budget. Find out how to be creative, plan, get inspiration, and do-it-yourself. You can have the office you need!

Christmas Ornaments on the Cheap

Find sources for beautiful Christmas ornaments that will save you money.

Champagne Style on a Budget

An article about using themes and personality to rev up your home's decor.

Cheap and Cheerful Makeover

Several cute tips on reusing items for home decorating.

Cheap Tricks For Decorating Your Apartment

Ideas to use sheets, fabric paint, shower curtains, and more.

Decorate with PaintIdeas.com

Find projects, tips, and how-to help on this site. Tutorials feature photos and step-by-step instructions for prep and painting as well as sponging, ragging, and antiquing.

Decorating on the Cheap

How to create a Mediterranean look on a thrift store budget.

Family Corner Tips

Several ideas for cheap ways to make your own storage organizers.

Natural Decorations for Fall and Winter

Frugal ideas for seasonal decor.

Reuse Tips

Several tips for reusing products and materials of paint, fabric, and wood.

Tips for Decorating Rented Homes

Think you "can't decorate" a rented home? These tips will give you some ideas!

Setting a Budget for Your Decorating Project

Decorating can be expensive, especially if you're starting off with an empty room. It's important to set a budget before you start so that you don't get out of control and spend more than you can afford.

Use What You Have Decor

Here's a Tip of the Day from Lauri Ward's site of "Use What You Have" decor.

Top 10 Sources for Furniture Bargains

Don’t think you can’t decorate just because you have a small budget. There are plenty of sources for bargains and it can be lots of fun to search for, and find, the items that will make your house a home.

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