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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

2 DIY ways to upcycle a large wood wire spool

April 29, 2021

I recently acquired one of these large wood wire spools…and was trying to figure out some ways I could use it.  My brother is an electrician and frequently has these left behind at a job site destined for the trash and had asked if I wanted me to save one for me. With the price […]

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How to make a DIY Christmas music wall hanging or mini Christmas music sheet ornaments!

December 15, 2020

This framed DIY large music print that I made last year has become one of my most popular posts! And I completely understand why because it’s one of my favorite projects, cost under $20, and makes such a huge impact especially this song paired with a nativity for Christmas.  #allthepraisehands So this year, I had […]

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DIY Christmas Skis made from Picket Fence Pickets

December 6, 2019

How to make DIY decorative skis for from a picket fence picket I’m back today to show you how I made the decorative skis on my ski lodge inspired Christmas mantel! Did you guess what they were made from?  If you have been following my blog you know last summer I picked up a truckload […]

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DIY Chalk Painted Christmas Ornaments

November 22, 2019

How to update or change the colors of your Christmas decor by chalk painting the ornaments you already have to create a new look. Ever wanted to change up your Christmas decor colors or theme but don’t want to buy all new ornaments? Well, I have a solution – just paint the ones you have […]

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DIY Farmhouse style decorative wood shutters

October 15, 2019

Decorating around a TV can definitely a challenge!  We all have TV’s in our home whether they be over the mantel, or on a media cabinet, or mounted on the wall, and I find that everyone struggles a bit with how to decorate around them.  We recently rearranged our living room and moved our TV […]

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DIY Farmhouse Outdoor Patio Table made with 2×4’s for less than $60

August 15, 2019

So excited to share this project with you and even more excited to have it done and enjoy it at our home!  I have been participating in a monthly DIY challenge this year and have loved the motivation it has been to help me create something for a certain theme each month. This month’s At […]

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10 Build it Cheaper than You can Buy it projects

June 30, 2019

Did you know that in most cases you can build a piece of furniture cheaper than you can buy it?  Well that’s just what I did with this entry bench that I built to use on the back porch to help us keep all the pool towels and stuff in check.  Go see all the […]

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DIY Farmhouse Chicken Wire Frame

August 17, 2018

A step-by-step tutorial of how to make frame filled with chicken wire for farmhouse decor. Last week I showed you the makeover of this entryway cabinet and today I want to show you how I made this farmhouse chicken wire frame.   I really wanted something different than a window or typical decor, but something I […]

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DIY Wood Snowflake Chargers + Christmas tablescape

December 19, 2017

This post is part of a series entitled “12 DIYs of Christmas”.  You can see all the projects and post in this series here. I am so excited to share this LAST project in our 12 DIY’s of Christmas.  I hope you have gotten some inspiration and found some Christmas projects you were able to […]

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Free Christmas printable with a DIY wood frame

December 18, 2017

This post is part of a series entitled “12 DIYs of Christmas”.  You can see all the projects and post in this series here. For the 11th day of Christmas, I am showing you how to embellish a simple free Christmas printable with a wood frame! Supplies needed: free printable paint sticks stain glue 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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