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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

Thrifted entryway shelf makeover

October 16, 2017

I have a fun thrift store makeover to share with you today!  I know some of you love to see these and I sure do love to do them too.  I just don’t need as much furniture and accessories as I once did so I don’t do as many thrifted or yard sale makeovers as […]

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Butcher block table and chairs farmhouse style makeover

October 13, 2017

Many years ago (I think it has been 8-9 years!) I scoured craigslist for a butcher block style table like this.  I finally found one not very far at all from where we lived  with 4 chairs and a pedestal instead of 4 legs and I think I paid $100.  I sold a dark brown […]

10 Comments LABELS ~ DIY projects, Furniture re-dos, Painting projects

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Eat in kitchen before + after!

October 9, 2017

So I’m back to share another before/after of a room with you!  It has been a crazy month or so around here but I think things are starting to settle down and I can’t wait to share some new posts with you.  I have a few more rooms I want to do updates on and […]

15 Comments LABELS ~ Decorating, DIY projects, Furniture re-dos

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Farmhouse Style Mudroom Makeover (done for under $50!)

August 31, 2017

I have so enjoyed doing this little makeover on our mudroom/hallway!  This little space is like the hub of our home so I am in and out of it constantly all day.  And I just smile now every time I see it with the farmhouse touches, the organized storage space, and just finally looking pretty! […]

4 Comments LABELS ~ DIY projects, Organizing

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DIY Cotton Wreath (for less than $20!)

August 28, 2017

I’m sure I am not the only one that has fallen in love with the modern farmhouse style that seems so popular right now.  Whether it’s because of Joanna’s incredible style on Fixer Upper or just because we are craving a comfortable, laid back yet modern/pretty style in our homes, all things rustic/natural/neutrals and farmhouse […]

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Shiplap wall in the nursery (how to install a faux shiplap wall for less than $30)

June 12, 2017

I’m so excited to finally share this!  (and plan to share the nursery final reveal next week).  It’s been done for a while but taking and editing pictures and getting them all blogged takes quite a process with a busy baby nowadays.    If you are new to my blog, we bought a fixer upper […]

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DIY Farmhouse Style Wood High Chair Makeover

May 8, 2017

Last spring when I was making a list of all the baby things I needed to buy or find for our little girl, a highchair was definitely on the list.  I didn’t want a plastic/bulky free standing one that just wouldn’t fit in the style of my home so I was going to go with […]

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Garden Bench Makeover

April 17, 2017

Ack!  Sorry for the unplanned blog silence.  I had intended to take a week off after completing the $100 One Room Challenge but one week accidently turned into two.  Actually I have been quite busy with tons of yard work (trimming trees, planting, spreading a truck load of mulch, and clearing and making new beds), […]

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DIY Floating Shelves in the Nursery

March 7, 2017

I really wanted to create some vertical storage/display space in the nursery and felt the best way to accomplish that is shelves.  And I just love how these turned out! I debated many different options from using shelving brackets, to IKEA brackets to building a hidden support type of floating shelves but finally settled on […]

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Little Pink Rocking Chair

February 20, 2017

Last spring when I was wanting to prepare for baby and decorate her room but we hadn’t moved yet, I kept myself busy by packing of course, but also by trying to go ahead and find and DIY some things for her room.  Like this DIY chicken wire hair bow holder.    Another thing I […]

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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.

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