Printables are so easy to decorate with - just frame and set in place! These free Valentine Day printables may be just what you need to add a touch of love to your home this season.

Put into a fancy frame, send to friends, or make a Valentine's Day bunting or banner using these fun and free Valentine's Day printables.

Looking for free printable Valentine's Day cards? Check out this assortment from our Guide to Freebies.

You may have heard the old joke about professionals ... a professional is simply someone who has made more mistakes than you. When it comes to decorating, that adage is probably true.

That news should certainly be encouraging to you! If you'd love to redo your living room or realize that your bathroom needs a fresh new look but you don't know where to begin, here are some tips from the "professionals."

Recently, a reader posted her painted laminated countertop project in my forum. I knew that laminated countertops could be painted, but I was surprised at how changing just one element - her countertops - gave her outdated kitchen such a fresh, new look. And it was cheap, too!

Husband and I recently converted a large hallway in our home into a laundry room. To save money, we used an old door for our laundry room countertop. To jazz it up a little, I decoupaged fabric on the door and backsplash (a 1x6 board) before we installed it.

That's it in the photo, right after install. I think it turned out fabulous!

All these wonderful ideas prove, once again, that it is not only possible but downright enjoyable to make a home look great on a very tight budget. If you have a kitchen or bath (or laundry room!) remodel in your near future, check out these articles to help you have beautiful cabinets and countertops for cheap!

I don't know what I'd do without my kitchen chalkboard. It's holds a crazy combination of our family to-do lists, grocery lists, event reminders, prayer lists, countdowns to birthdays and Christmas ... and the list(s) goes on!

These fun kitchen chalkboard and memo board ideas are not only functional but look great, too. Check out my article for more fun ideas for your kitchen, including more DIY chalkboard ideas.

Turquoise Memo Board (available in additional colors) from Drake Design, $26

French Grocery List from Ballard Designs, $29

Chalkboard Wall Decal from Wall Candy, $36

DIY Cutting Board Chalkboard by Upcountry Vintage

DIY Wall Chalkboard by Ana White

Check out more awesome ideas for decorating a kitchen!