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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

Master Bedroom Refresh

September 19, 2019

(This post is in partnership with Rooms To Go and I have received compensation for this post, but all opinions and styling are mine.) Why is it always the master bedroom that is the last to get any attention when it comes to decorating and furnishing a house?  Well, today that is changing at our […]

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A cozy fall mantel + a dream come true

September 16, 2019

2 years ago in October, I decorated our home for fall and shared this neutral and simple fall mantel with cozy touches.  In true frugal fashion it featured DIY wood shutters, a DIY cotton wreath, a chippy white $1.00 yard sale basket filled with thrifted throws, and a estate sale barn find white bench.  It […]

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Easy DIY Painted Wood Sign

September 16, 2019

It’s time for another At Home DIY project and this month’s project was to do something that cost under $20.  That’s a pretty easy one for me since I try to keep all of my projects on the frugal side. 🙂  I had several projects in mind but I needed to finish up something for […]

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10+ projects you can make with a 2×4 board

August 31, 2019

2×4’s are the most basic pieces of wood available, yet did you realize there are TONS of projects you can do with them beyond just using them as studs in your walls? From everything to furniture, to organization, to seasonal decor, I’ve rounded up 10+ projects you can do with a basic 2×4’s board. First […]

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How to make a large DIY chalkboard

August 8, 2019

Ever wanted a big chalkboard to use in a spot in your home?  If you have checked prices you know they aren’t cheap! But it is so easy to make a large DIY functional or decorative chalkboard and today I am going to show you how.  Supplies needed: thin plywood in size of your choice […]

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10+ DIY projects that can be made or built in under 2 hours

August 1, 2019

I love doing DIY projects but sometimes my time is limited – anyone else?  So today I am sharing 10+ DIY projects that can be made or built in under 2 hours.  So many good ones in this list – I added several to my to do list – which one would you like to […]

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DIY Farmhouse style hall tree for pool towels

June 15, 2019

I built my first piece of furniture this week and I am seriously so excited and itching to do the next one!   But first let’s talk about this DIY farmhouse style hall tree that I built – this build went so easy and so fast and this piece of furniture could be used in […]

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12+ Thrift Store makeovers

March 31, 2019

Remember that Goodwill desk I gave a makeover earlier this month?  You’ll have to click over to see the before to truly appreciate the after! Well, 38 other bloggers did their own thrift store makeovers too and today I am sharing 12 of my favorite makeovers from that roundup!  So if you love thrift store […]

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DIY Shiplap Hall Tree with Bench

February 15, 2019

I am so excited to not only share this project with you but also to tell you that I am going to be partnering with 40 other bloggers each month for a DIY challenge!  Each month will have a specific theme which we will take and put our own spin on in our home.  This […]

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Girls cottage themed room/playroom makeover ($100 room challenge reveal!)

February 1, 2019

Our bonus room/girls room/playroom $100 room challenge makeover is done!  For not being a very involved makeover this one was still a challenge for various reasons.  But I am thrilled with the after even though it isn’t one of my most dramatic before/after reveals.  Isn’t this room so cute?! So first let me go back […]

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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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