• Home
  • About Me
  • Projects
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact me

The Frugal Homemaker

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

Patriotic mantel and summer home tour

July 3, 2020

How to add simple patriotic touches to your home for the summer in classic farmhouse style.  So excited to share my patriotic mantel and mini home tour with you today!   I wasn’t sure I was going to decorate for the 4th this year except for maybe some little flags stuck in pots outside and maybe […]

1 Comment LABELS ~ Uncategorized

SHARE >>

15+ DIY projects you can easily build for your home

June 30, 2020

You know I have a huge love for building things for your home, so today I rounded up 15+ easy DIY projects YOU can easily build for your home.  From organizing projects, outdoor projects, gifts and more  – so many things you can easily build.  This is such a creative DIY book storage idea by […]

Leave a Comment LABELS ~ Uncategorized

SHARE >>

Patriotic Summer Front Door Basket

June 29, 2020

Sharing an easy way to add patriotic touches to a front door basket filled with greenery. I am busy adding some patriotic and summer touches to my home starting with the front door!  I hadn’t changed anything on our front porch since I got it cleaned up and decorated for spring but was wanting to […]

Leave a Comment LABELS ~ DIY projects

SHARE >>

Summer outdoor spaces tour

June 22, 2020

Hello and welcome to the Summer Outdoor Spaces Blog Hop hosted by AnnMarie & Anne from Simply2Moms! If you’re visiting from Brittany at The Modern Juggle, or if you just happened to stop by, I’m so glad you’re here!  You are going to find tons of inspiration to turn your outdoor spaces staycation ready this […]

12 Comments LABELS ~ DIY projects

SHARE >>

DIY Potting Bench – Build it Cheaper than Buying it

May 15, 2020

“My mommy built this!”  As I was taking pictures she wanted to hop in and do a “video” and that’s what she said. I LOVE my newest build – a DIY potting bench!  Every time I build something I honestly fall in love with building furniture from scratch more and more – can’t wait to […]

4 Comments LABELS ~ DIY projects

SHARE >>

Spring front porch refreshed with spray paint

May 8, 2020

Excited to share my spring front porch with you today!  We have been spending SO much time outside this spring since we have been staying home and as a bonus we have had the most beautiful spring I can remember.  I love my front porch and this little swing area is my favorite spot.  So […]

3 Comments LABELS ~ Uncategorized

SHARE >>

DIY Hanging Plant Wall

May 1, 2020

So excited to share the tutorial for this DIY hanging plant wall with you today! I really wanted something to fill that wall on our back porch and what better than a hanging wall where we can grow some herbs for easy access and succulents for fun and decor! I love plants and have always […]

3 Comments LABELS ~ Decorating, DIY projects

SHARE >>

Back Patio Spring Refresh

April 27, 2020

I am so excited to share my back patio spring refresh on the blog today!  We have been spending more time than EVER out here on this patio while we’ve been staying home so it has definitely been a space I have been working on making as functional and enjoyable as we enjoy this beautiful […]

2 Comments LABELS ~ Uncategorized

SHARE >>

DIY Easy Hook Rack (Build to organize your home)

April 15, 2020

I enjoy finding ways I can organize my home and sometimes the best way to organize things is to build something that will help!  Today I am going to show you an easy project that can help organize so many things in your house – jackets, book bags, towels, mops/brooms – anywhere you need some […]

1 Comment LABELS ~ DIY projects, Organizing

SHARE >>

How to build easy and inexpensive DIY raised garden beds

April 13, 2020

I’m excited to share this tutorial for how I made my easy, inexpensive raised garden beds today!  This is a simple project that you could tackle in less than 30 minutes and then fill with soil and plants to yield fresh grown veggies and herbs for your family!    There are many ways to build raised […]

7 Comments LABELS ~ DIY projects

SHARE >>
« Previous Page
Next Page »

Follow me:

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Hi!  My name is Christina . . .

I love doing simple, frugal things to make our house feel like HOME! Come learn along with me how to have a beautiful home on a budget.

Recent Posts

  • How to find Homeschool student discounts on attractions or teacher discounts/freebies
  • Fall hosting essentials
  • Cozy & Comfy Warm Fall Fashion
  • Budget friendly fashion pieces to transition into Fall
  • Red, white, and blue sumer fashion for the whole crew!





THEME BY ECLAIR DESIGNS