Posts tagged: budget-friendly
Semi-Homemade: Make an Inexpensive Duvet Cover from Flat Sheets
By ModHomeEcTeacher
O.K. folks, I'm pulling out some of my best archived projects for you to SAVE $$$ by semi-creating your own decor. Often it's more frugal to combine store-bought products with some sewing finesse' to make your own one-of-kind home designs. » READ MORE
Curbly Recession Busters: Make Your Own Modern Area Rug
By ModHomeEcTeacher
If you're in a pinch for a fresh, modern looking area rug, and are feeling frustrated by your choices at the local home improvement outlets, just make your own and and save $$$... » READ MORE
Mirror that wont empty my bank account?
By StillSubtleDance I really want to buy a mirror for the living room wall in my new apartment next year. I loved a few that I saw at Urban Outfitters a while back but I just couldnt bring myself to spend the money. Any ideas for places I could find something that isn't cheap quality, but easier on the budget? I am looking for something unique, so any DiY ideas are always a good idea as well. I'm in my hometown over the summer and we have a ton of antique stores, » READ MOREMoving on the cheap: a primer
By badbadivy
Moving can be very expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some ways to save time and money when moving.
- If you don't want it, don't move it. Give away or throw away anything you don't really want or need. The planning stages of moving is the best time to start getting rid of stuff. Give things away on Freecycle, or give things to the Salvation Army.
- The very best free boxes: boxes liquor is shipped in. Go » READ MORE
You said cleaning was a drag, why do you keep writing about it?
By badbadivy
My focus on this site is "design on a depleted budget", yet I write about cleaning all the time. One might wonder, what does cleaning have to do with designing when you're po'? Well, grasshopper, it has everything to do with good design.
Cleaning is free and requires very little equipment and no special knowledge. It's not overly physical, and can be done both by the very young and the very old. Clutter and mess makes even the most beautiful a » READ MORE
Spotlight on: Old Time Pottery
By badbadivy
There might not be an Ikea close to me, but there is, fortunately, an Old Time Pottery. Old Time Pottery is a home decor store based in the South that has incredible prices on all kinds of home accessories.
For people designing on a very limited budget, this store is a Godsend. Their website is terrible, so it's hard to actually show you its fabulosity. Each store has 2 or more acres of stuff. They have an enormous floral department, home acces » READ MORE
