More Outdoor Home Decor on a Budget
Tuesday June 30, 2009
ER Visits Rising as Homeowners Do it to Themselves
Monday June 29, 2009
ERs have seen a rise in visits by do-it-yourselfers, according to a story by Jillian Berman in today's USA TODAY. It seems that as the economy tightens and homeowners are ... Read More
They are Giving Away Free Paint
Friday June 26, 2009
Who are they? They are Glidden and from now through July 2, they are giving away a free quart of paint (eggshell finish). You can pick any one of their ... Read More
Seeds of Color
Thursday June 25, 2009
Have you planted your favorite color this summer? Is there any room in the world that can't be brightened up by a splash of color in an earthen pot? Flowers! ... Read More
Time to Show Off Your Inner Decorator
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Did you take your home from tacky to terrific on a budget? Is your home filled with inexpensive design projects that everyone wants to copy? Do you have great decorating ... Read More
Quick Painting Method for Freehand Stripes
Saturday June 20, 2009
A reader recently wrote me to ask for a quick method for painting stripes on her wall. She did not relish the idea of taping off all the stripes. So ... Read More
Fixing Minor Scratches in Furniture and Flooring
Friday June 19, 2009
The quickest and cheapest way to repair scratches in furniture and flooring? Raid your kid's crayon box. Pick the closest color in the box to the color of the scratched ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday: Budget Decorating - Outdoors
Tuesday June 16, 2009
Photo: Sandra Herd.
This picture proves that you can even decorate your garden and yard on a budget - with things found around the home, on nature walks, or in thrift ... Read More
Little Cards, Big Presence
Friday June 12, 2009
A reader recently wrote and asked me for advice on a big blank wall in her living room. She wanted impact, personalization, and most of all, she wanted it to ... Read More
Home Decorating with no - yes, no budget!
Wednesday June 10, 2009
If you love your home, but it is in desperate need of a decor update and the piggy bank is empty, there are a few creative ways you can redo ... Read More
Danger Lurking at the Flea Market
Saturday June 6, 2009
Although I am a staunch advocate of buying used furniture and decor items at flea markets, there is danger lurking there - lead paint. Never, never buy an old crib ... Read More
Visualize Your Color Scheme
Friday June 5, 2009
If you are indecisive about color choices, taking days to determine what would look best with what, then take a weekend to spend with Sherwin Williams' new Color Visualizer. This ... Read More
Adding Texture to Summer Decor
Thursday June 4, 2009
Adding texture in the fall and winter is easy. Throws in thick fabrics, lush pillows, and coverlets is perfect for cold days and night. But those same throws are not ... Read More