About Home: Money-Saving DIYs for the Home

If you can't see this email, click here

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor It's no secret that maintaining and updating your home can cost a fortune. From minor changes like a few new home accessories to major changes like a bathroom renovation, costs can add up pretty darn quickly. We've rounded up tons of easy, affordable DIY ideas, so you can channel your inner-Martha—or Tim "the Toolman" Taylor—and take home updates into your own crafty hands. Home Accessory DIYs Home accessories are the quickest, easiest way to change up your home decor. And like all things design-oriented, trends in home accessories come and go, and can be super pricey. Fortunately, you don't have to spend the big bucks on trendy home items because—wait for it—you can make them yourself! Refresh your sofa with DIY, low-sew pillows made from fabric you already own, make an amazing sunburst mirror with a few wooden dowels or create a pretty flower arrangement to give your home decor an instant—and affordable—update. And let's not forget: a can of spray paint can be a budget decorator's best friend. 11 Clever DIY Jewelry Displays 4 Gorgeous Concrete DIYs for the Home How to Refresh a Room for Free Earth-Friendly DIYs Updating your home or style while being kind to Mother Earth is always a win-win. Try looking at your old, worn-down stuff in a different way—you'll be amazed at the creations you can dream up! Whether your old IKEA furniture needs a facelift or your rusty bar cart needs a fab Mad Men-style makeover, the trash-to-treasure options are endless. And don't limit yourself to only upcycling home décor and accessories: how amazing is this necklace made from recycled gift cards?! Using Recycled Materials in Paper Crafts How to Make a Quilt with Scrap Fabric How to Use Color to Upcycle Old Furniture Search Related Topics:  recycling crafts  frugal crafts  parenting help Outdoor and Garden DIYs Surprise: you don't have to spend your life savings to have an amazing outdoor space. If you're feeling ambitious, channel your inner-Ron Swanson and build a DIY deck or gazebo. Or, stick to simpler projects like making succulent planters from old bricks, starting a budget-friendly herb garden or DIY-ing cute outdoor decorations. Starting an Affordable Organic Garden 5 Ways to Landscape on a Budget Make a Cute, Quirky Shoe Planter Search Related Topics:  diy projects  raised beds  rock gardens Home Repair and Renovation DIYs Minor, annoying home repairs and renovations are the bane of every homeowner's—or pro-active renter's—existence. But knowing how to perform a few simple repairs and home updates can save you time, frustration and a lot of dough! Whether it's simply updating your kitchen or bedroom wall colors, building new cabinetry or repairing a wonky furnace, mastering a few fast fixes around the house makes everyone—your wallet included—happy. An Affordable Laundry Room Makeover How to Renovate the Kitchen on a Budget Easy Bathroom Renovations Related Searches Money Advice Saving Money Money Tips Money Invest How to Budget Money Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard Finding the Right Apartment for You 10 Tips for Growing Terrific Tomatoes Why We Love Colorful Dining Tables 9 Yard Sale Finds You Shouldn't Pass Up   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement