REMODELING/Decorating Home or Office
“If you wait until you have enough money to decorate and make your home your own, it will never happen. If you wait until you can afford to buy everything new, you are missing the point. It is the old, the new, the hand-me-down, the collected, the worn but loved things in your home that make it your own.” Stacy Risenmay, Not Just a Housewife
“Home is the nicest word there is.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder
20 Best Cheap Home Decor Stores
15 Tips for Sticking to a Home Remodeling Budget
A Living Room Remodel On a Small Budget
The Only Reason To Make an Improvement to Your Home
The Top Home Projects Everyone Should Do This Winter
Low-Cost Updates that Add Value
14 Updates That Will Make Your Home Look Expensive
25 Easy Weekend Projects That Cost Less Than $20
Havenly: How the Online Interior Design Service Works
10 tips for remodeling your bathroom on a budget.
How the Habitat ReStore Can Reduce Home Improvement Costs
Should I Use a HELOC for Home Remodeling and Repairs? (2022)
32 Home Projects to Do This Weekend
25 Weekend Projects That Only Cost $20
Simple Home Upgrades That Will Save You Big Money
17 Best Home Improvement Tricks That You Should Know
10 Ways to Nail Savings on Your Remodeling Project
40 Totally Free Ways to Decorate with What You Have
Havenly: An Easy-to-Use Virtual Interior Design Service
26 Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal on a Budget
Looking to remodel your house? Dennis Friedman, who's in the midst of an extensive home renovation, offers 11 tips.
21 Home Upgrades That You Can Do Yourself for $50 or Less
23 Fresh Ideas for Decorating with Architectural Salvage
22 Unique Ways to Turn Flea Market Finds into Vintage-Style Wall Art
Decorating Our New Home With Thrift Store Finds
The 10 Best Outdoor Home Upgrades for Your Money
18 Cheap Summer Home Upgrades That Improve Your Home and Life
Go to www.printsNGS.com and select from thousands of world class images many straight from the pages of National Geographic Society. Many sizes and frames available. Perfect addition to your home or office.
9 Brilliant Dollar Store Hacks You Need to Make for Your Home
9 Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive
The National Association of Home Builder’s report on the life expectancy of home components like gas ranges, dishwashers and microwaves at www.nahb.org and go to “Publications” and “NAHB Reports”
Curious About Visible Mending? Now's Your Chance, Plus 14 More Crafts to Try This Weekend
Buy from hotel liquidators like www.hotelsurplus.com and www.amcliquidators.com who sell gently used furnishings on behalf of hotels because they are renovating. Some at 75% off.
Visit www.Moving.org for expert advice in making an informed decision on hiring a professional mover you can trust. Also check the reviews when finding a mover at www.movingscam.com/forum . It will help you locate a reputable and affordable mover in your area.
What do you know about the condition of the community you plan to live in? Extend your home inspection to include a full environmental report of your area. Get a pollution report card by visiting www.scorecard.org . Search by zip code and within seconds receive a FREE, in depth pollution report covering air and water quality as well as toxic chemical levels in your neighborhood.
For your next home improvement project, head to a Habitat ReStore to save big bucks while helping others. Run by Habitat for Humanities the outlets stock goods donated by contractors, designers and the like, then sell them super cheap with profits supporting the charity. Find one at www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx
If your house value had gone down in price you might be eligible for a reassessemnt of you property taxes at a lower level. Cut on your property taxes by checking for accuracy on your latest assessment to make sure if reflects that true dimensions and details of your home. You can get the latest copy of your property assessment from your local assessor’s office. Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the town’s tax rate against the property’s assessed value. Many (60%) contain significant errors according to the American Homeowners Association. A mistake like an incorrect square footage or an appraisal that does not reflect the current real estate market could cost you hundreds on your tax bill. You can also find out what your neighbors are paying at http://publicrecords.netronline.com or your local government’s website or going to the town’s tax assessor office and asking to see the records. You can also review the prices of houses in your neighborhood since you were assessed at www.zillow.com or with a local real estate agent. If you find a problem contact you assessor.
For do it yourself home repairs go to www.houserepairtalk.com
Renew Your Kitchen Cabinets for $100
26 Creative Ideas to Turn Flea-Market Finds into Simple DIY Storage
Weekend Projects for the Organizer
Weekend Projects for the New Nester
7 Easy Ways to Organize Your Mudroom
Maximize Dorm Space with Bed Risers
Get interior decorating advise at www.myinteriordecorator.com or find how much material you will need for a project at www.thisoldhouse.com
33 Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
19 Frugal (And Easy) Ways to Update an Old Home
15 Smart Ways to Organize Every Room of Your Home
32 Backyard Lighting Ideas - How to Hang Outdoor String Lights
My 16 Favorite Ways to Get Rid of Clutter
Give Your Home an Outdoor Makeover on the Cheap
23 Upgrades Under $50 to Make Your House Look Awesome
33 Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
10 Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom on a Budget
8 home renovation projects to tackle this summer
81 Best Front Porch Ideas - Ideas for Front Porch and Patio Decorating
Watch This: Organize Your Home With Dollar Tree Products
Create an Outdoor Kitchen without Overcooking Your Budget
Best places to buy a mattress according to Consumer Reports:
1) The Original Mattress Factory | Factory Direct to the Public
QUOTES:
Cheaper Kitchen Cabinets: Quite by accident, we discovered that our local building supply store sells their scratched, slightly damaged, or discontinued display kitchen and bath items at a huge markdown. We were redoing our laundry room at the time and bought the wall and floor cabinets we needed for less than $100 total! The styles aren't exactly the same, but by checking often, we were able to buy cabinets that are the same color and go very well together. We even bought a couple of extra cabinets for storage in the garage. We were also able to buy a new pedestal sink for the bathroom for practically nothing because there was a chip at the top of the pedestal, but the sink completely covers it up! Ask your local building supply store what they do with their damaged merchandise, and if they sell them, you might find exactly what you need for just a few dollars! BF from Dollar Stretcher Tips