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5 Great Resources for Low Cost DIY Projects!

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Real Estate Agent

If you are like me, you constantly have projects in your home that need attention. And the list probably grows every day like mine! There are endless resources online for DIY projects around the home that are easy to do and low cost. Here are 5 of my favorites.

 

Check them out, like them on Facebook, follow them on Pinterest – do whatever you can to show appreciation for the content they so willingly share!

Enjoy browsing and happy DIY!

 

1. Making It Feel Like Home

I LOVE this frosted privacy window project - you will not believe how easy it is and it looks great! Check it out and see what else Tricia is up to.

http://makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com/p/our-home.html

 

2. The Frugal Homemaker

Christina at The Frugal Homemaker has some genuis ideas! I love this simple idea to update those ugly vent covers. You will definitely find some inspiration here!

http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2012/08/13/update-your-vent-covers-with-spray-paint/

How to update your vents for cheap with spray paint

 

3. Starter Home to Dream Home

I love this one! You will find tons of inspiration here. She has great tutorials and shares her resources (exact paint colors, etc). I love the before/after photos and this kitchen island is my favorite project!

http://starterhometodreamhome.blogspot.com/2010/03/customizing-your-not-so-custom-kitchen.html

 

 

4. View Along the Way

This site is really beautiful. It is easy to read and well organized for browsing through and finding inspiration. Kelly has some great ideas and who knew you could make any lamp cordless?!

http://www.viewalongtheway.com/2012/08/lamp-hack-how-to-make-any-lamp-cordless/

How to make any lamp cordless

 

5. Prudent Projects

Another great resource! This is a great project for stairs and the results are beautiful! The directions and photos are great - article even includes a cost breakdown so you can see what you're getting in to before you start.

http://prudentprojects.blogspot.com/search?q=stairs

This should be enough inspiration to last awhile! Have fun and remember to thank the original authors.

(all photos are from original articles at URLs indicated)

 

 

 

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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Mary - Thank you for sharing detailed information about five great resources for low cost DIY projects.

Mar 06, 2013 05:04 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I love these ideas! It just takes some love and some supplies to make a home the brighter place to be.

p.s. I find a lot of great DIY project on Pinterest these days.

Mar 15, 2015 07:51 PM