Redesign on a Dime

Redesign on a Dime

by | May 10, 2012 | DIY Home, Life & Home, Money Savers

I love home improvement shows—especially the ones where a licensed contractor surprises an unsuspecting family in a home improvement store, follows them home, and completely remodels a room in their house. (If you’re like me, you’ve already picked the room for this...
The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 4

The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 4

by | May 3, 2012 | DIY Home

So far in our Dos and Don’ts of DIY series, we’ve covered the concept of saying, “Honey, Don’t!” in any home renovation project, as well as smart shopping strategies and tips for the hands-on, down-and-dirty side of DIY. This leaves us with one of the most important...
The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 3

The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 3

by | Apr 30, 2012 | DIY Home

If you’ve been following our Dos and Don’ts of DIY series, you’re already familiar with the importance of saying, “Honey, Don’t!” in any home renovation project. Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to practice some smart shopping strategies, too. Now, on to the good...
The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 2

The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 2

by | Apr 23, 2012 | DIY Home

In part 1 of our Dos and Don’ts of DIY series, we introduced the concept of saying, “Honey, Don’t” when you tackle your next home renovation project. Here, some important tips on smart shopping. Do – Make frequent trips through the clearance aisles of your favorite...
The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 1

The Dos and Don’ts of DIY – Part 1

by | Mar 12, 2012 | DIY Home

In today’s housing market, most of us have given up on the idea of buying a starter home, hoping to sell it at a profit later so we can purchase the house of our dreams. Instead, we’ve adopted a new strategy for home ownership. I like to call it the “if you can’t live...