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The Frugal Homemaker

Your guide to turning your house into a home... one DIY project and yard sale find at a time

15 DIY projects that can done for $20 or less

September 30, 2019

Here at the Frugal Homemaker projects that can be done on a budget are of course my favorite!  So today I have rounded up 15 DIY projects that can be made for $20 or less.

15 DIY projects made for $20 or less

Have you seen how expensive these rolling laundry bins can be?  Happily Ever After, etc.  made one for less than $20 – that’s amazing!

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Make a DIY painted sign for way less than $20.

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Love this DIY side table – perfect for plants or your coffee cup! Smile

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Create this DIY jewelry storage system – farmhouse style and functional storage in one.

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Wow, have you ever thought of making your own DIY blanket with tassels?  This one turned out so pretty and is perfect for an end of the bed throw.

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Make a DIY wood lantern pair to display on your front porch or hearth

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You can create DIY floating wood shelves for less than $20.

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Look at this schoolhouse style wall hook rack!  Make it exactly to fit your space and style and for much cheaper than you can buy a premade one.

Creating a wall of storage hooks for wrangling our family's bags and outdoor gear - Here's how we made a mini-mudroom for less than $20! #s

How fun would this DIY giant Jenga yard game be to play around the bonfire this fall?  Made for less than $20 using 2×4’s. 

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Such a pretty display frame and you could change the center object out with the seasons!

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Make an easy DIY painted wood sign with any saying that you want – no fancy machines needed. 

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Vintage mirrors can be expensive and hard to find, but you can make your own version for less than $20!

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Decorative pillow covers can be inexpensive to make and you can customize them to whatever design you want.

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Make a DIY chalkboard that can be customized to your size and space.

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Man, I need to build this multipurpose side table!  Perfect to use for a computer table by the couch or whatever you need. 

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So many projects that can be done for much cheaper than you buy – just with a little bit of work and creativity!  Which one could you use in your home?

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