Ten Ways to Tastefully Decorate for Christmas on a Budget

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Ten Ways to Tastefully Decorate for Christmas on a Budget

Decorating for Christmas can be a task. As much as I love decorating, I hate climbing through our crawl space and pulling decorations out. Not only is it a pain, but it makes a mess. This year, since we are soon to be in the process of moving, we decided to try something different. We are going to make some simple yet festive decorations on a budget. Think pine cones, berries and twine- it will be easy and elegant. And the best part? We can toss them at the end of the season. Perfect right? Read more to get some ideas for your own home.

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Five Common Items that can Save You Money on Home Projects

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Five Common Items that can Save You Money on Home Projects

There are a lot of household items you have in your closet right now that you can use to tackle many home maintenances projects- you just need to know how to use them! No need to run to the store to grab a specific cleaner when you very possibly have everything you need right at home. Here are five common household items that have an endless amount of uses. Save money on your next project and just check your closet.

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Top Ten Tools Every New (and old) Homeowner Should Have

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Top Ten Tools Every New (and old) Homeowner Should Have

Top ten list of items that every home should have. You don't need to be a handy man to have these items, but they will definitely come in useful when you’re in a pinch.

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Transforming your Room with an Accent Wall

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Transforming your Room with an Accent Wall

An accent wall can totally transform a room, taking it from boring and drab to bold and exciting. Accent walls create a new focal point for your space, add liveliness and contrast, and are typically a very inexpensive DIY project.

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How to Root Succulent Plants

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How to Root Succulent Plants

 When I first got a succulent, I thought they were a plant you couldn’t kill. I heard you hardly had to water them and they just live. Well, needless to say I killed mine in a season. I didn’t realize it didn’t like the shade (small details). Apparently most succulents don’t like full, direct sun- but they do like bright sun indirectly. I learned this the second time around.

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Federal Convex Mirror

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Federal Convex Mirror

We have had some really neat finds at the properties. Sure there is a lot of junk, but sometimes you’ll find something worth holding onto- such as this federal convex mirror. We had no idea the history behind it when we found it in a garage, it just looked cool so we kept it.

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16 Essential Tools for Any DIY Home Project by Emily Huddleston

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16 Essential Tools for Any DIY Home Project by Emily Huddleston

Every homeowner needs a well-stocked toolbox. Whether you live in a modern apartment in downtown Philadelphia, a historic home in Boston, or you’re looking to put your house on the market, you will inevitably need to make home repairs – and you’ll need the tools to do it. It’s also always helpful to have what you need to put furniture together, tighten the wheel of your child’s bike, or spend time on your woodworking hobby. To help you create a functional set of supplies, we’ve put together this list essential tools for DIY home projects and repairs.  

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How to Save and Simplify Renovations

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How to Save and Simplify Renovations

I remember my first full home renovation quite clearly. I wasn’t really sure what I was doing, but I was doing it- and I kept doing it. To complete an entire home it took us about 8 months. I didn’t think that was too bad for someone who had never painted a wall until this project. We saved a lot of what we could in the property to save money and time.

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Four Ways to Build Equity

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Four Ways to Build Equity

Building equity in properties has been key to our success. We buy cheap, build equity, and utilize that equity for the next project. It’s the same concept whether you are buying rentals or buying a home. So here’s a couple ideas to help you get the most out of your money.

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Top Ten Tools Every Home Should Have

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Top Ten Tools Every Home Should Have

Top ten list of items that every home should have. You don't need to be a handy man to have these items, but they will definitely come in useful when you’re in a pinch.

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