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Super Easy Way To Remove Water Stains From Ceilings Without Paint (1 Step)

November 15, 2024November 3, 2024 by Stephanie Abbott
Drop the paint brush, guys. There's an easier way to get rig of ugly water stains. Here's How to Remove Water Stain from Ceiling Without Painting! How to Safely Use Bleach to Remove Brown Water Stains or Water Rings on drywall, plaster, or ceiling tiles.

Here’s the EASY, 1-STEP way I Remove Water Stains from Ceilings Without Paint! Works on old & new water spots on walls & ceiling tiles too!

Categories Cleaning And Organizing, Home Maintenance Tags ceiling, Cleaning, DIY Tips, Easy DIY, home improvement, Money Saving Tips, Quick Home Updates

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21 Cheap And Easy Ways To Make A Home Office Look Better!

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a nicely decorated home office. In a post with 21 best ways to make a home office look better on a budget.

You can ABSOLUTELY make your Home Office look GREAT ON A BUDGET! Here’s 21 CHEAP & EASY Ways to Make a Home Office Look Better!

Categories Interior Design Tips Tags Home Decor, home improvement, Home Tip Lists, Home Tour, Money Saving Tips, Office, Room Reveals

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11 Affordable Ways to Feel & Look Younger in your 40’s!

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Stephanie Abbott
Here's 11 Affordable Ways to Feel & Look Younger in your 40's! These are the things that actually work . Number 1 on this list is a MUST DO.

Here’s 11 Affordable Ways to Feel & Look Younger in your 40’s! Tips that actually work for me. Number 1 on this list is a MUST DO.

Categories Health and Beauty, Most Popular Tags Aging Tips, Anti Aging, Best Of Lists, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips, Over 40

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What Happens If Your AC Filter Is Dirty? Can Your AC Stop Working?

January 12, 2024January 11, 2024 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of dirty AC filter. For a post about what happens if ac filter is dirty. Can dirty air filter stop ac working.

What happens if your AC filter is dirty? A dirty AC filter can cost you a lot of money. And, your AC can stop working. Here’s an easy guide.

Categories Home DIY Tags Cleaning, DIY Tips, Easy DIY, Money Saving Tips

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14 Best Ways to Update A Living Room on a Budget!

January 10, 2024January 5, 2024 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a beautiful white living room for a post with 14 cheap ideas to update a living room or 14 ways to update a living room on a budget.

You can give your Living Room a stylish new look without spending much money. Here’s the 14 Best Ways to Update a Living Room on a Budget!

Categories Decorating, Interior Design Tips Tags DIY Tips, Home Decor, home improvement, Home Tip Lists, Living Room, Money Saving Tips, Quick Home Updates

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Is It Cheaper To Build Your Own Swing Set? (Cost of DIY vs Kits)

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of someone building a swing set for a post about Is It Cheaper To Build Your Own Swing Set? (Cost of DIY vs Kits).

You can build your own swing set cheaper than kits or pre-made swing sets. Here’s a cost breakdown and what you need to know before buying.

Categories Home DIY Tags Kids Play, Money Saving Tips, outdoor, playhouse

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How To Build A Swing Frame From 4×4’s: Quick, Cheap & Easy DIY Swing Set

December 31, 2023December 30, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a wooden swing set with 2 kids swinging. Image Text says Easy DIY Swing Set.

I LOVE this EASY DIY Swing Set Frame. Build a 4×4 swing set frame in just AN HOUR. This A-frame swing set is strong enough for adults & kids.

Categories Home DIY, Most Popular Tags build plans, curb appeal, Easy DIY, Kids Play, Money Saving Tips, outdoor, playhouse, woodworking

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Fix Your Rusty Dishwasher Rack: Super Easy DIY Steps & Video

December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a rusty dishwasher rack with text that says "Fix Rust Spots"

New dishwasher racks can cost hundreds. But, there’s a cheap & easy way to repair a rusty dishwasher rack. Anyone can do this!

Categories Home Maintenance, Most Popular Tags DIY Tips, home improvement, Money Saving Tips

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How Do I Get Rid of Cable And Still Watch TV: Easy Guide

December 28, 2023December 25, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of woman smiling for post about how to get rid of cable and still watch TV.. Text on image says "Quit Cable! Save Money?"

Wanna get rid of cable & still watch TV? SAVE money cutting the cord with cable & watch TV for FREE or CHEAP with these alternatives to cable!

Categories Lifestyle, Most Popular Tags DIY Tips, Easy DIY, Money Saving Tips

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15 Best Ways To Make An Old Ceiling Look Better: Easy, Cheap And Pretty Ideas

December 28, 2023December 23, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Text on image says 15 ways to make an old ceiling look better, pretty new.

You really can make an old ceiling look better! Make a ceiling look new with easy & cheap DIY’s or beautiful, unique design ideas that WOW!

Categories Interior Design Tips Tags Best Of Lists, ceiling, decorating, DIY molding and trim, DIY Tips, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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25 Best Low Budget Home Office Chairs on Amazon: Comfy & Pretty

December 25, 2023December 5, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of 3 examples of comfortable and stylish home office chairs. Includes 25 leather, upholstered, and mesh office chair options.

Looking for a Home Office Chair that is actually STYLISH and COMFY? Here’s my favorite leather, mesh & fabric office chairs on a budget.

Categories Favorite Buys Tags Best Of Lists, decorating, Home Decor, Money Saving Tips, Office, Shopping Lists

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50 Cheap & Easy DIY Gift Ideas For Friends & Family – Under $25!

December 26, 2023November 14, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott

Looking for cute & clever handmade gift ideas?? Here’s 50 AWESOME & CHEAP DIY gift ideas for friends and family, under $25. I LOVE this list!

Categories DIY Home Decor, Shopping Guides Tags Best Of Lists, Christmas, DIY Home Decor, Easy DIY, Gift Ideas, Home Decor, Money Saving Tips 4 Comments

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50 Best Last Minute Gifts You Can Send By Text or Via Email

December 25, 2023November 5, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of 3 gifts being held by hands for a post about last minute gifts you can email or text.

50 of the absolute best last minute gifts you can send by email or send by text. With nice gifts for parents, for kids, him, her & everyone!

Categories Shopping Guides Tags Best Of Lists, Christmas, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Money Saving Tips, Shopping Lists 16 Comments

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14 Best Ways To Make Your Ugly House Look Good On A Budget!

December 25, 2023August 30, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of the ugly house that needs updating. For a post about 14 ways to make your ugly house look good, inspired by the ugliest house in America.

Did you buy an ugly house & don’t know where to start? Here’s 14 affordable DIY’s I do in the 1st year to make an UGLY HOUSE LOOK GOOD.

Categories Interior Design Tips Tags Best Of Lists, decorating, DIY Tips, home improvement, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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11 Hidden Benefits Of Having An Amazon Prime Membership (That I LOVE)

December 25, 2023August 5, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Should you get an Amazon Prime Membership? Is it worth it? That depends on how you'll use it. Here's 11 HIDDEN Amazon Prime Benefits that are definitely worth the annual fee!

Is Amazon Prime worth it? It is for us! Here’s the 11 hidden benefits of having an Amazon Prime Membership that MAKE LIFE EASIER.

Categories Lifestyle Tags DIY Tips, Easy DIY, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips, Shopping Lists

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What Equipment Do I Need To Get Rid Of Cable TV? Here’s 7 EASY Options!

December 25, 2023May 20, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Good news! You probably already have the equipment you need to watch TV after you get rid of cable TV. Here's 7 EASY Ways To Still Watch TV.

Good news! You probably already have the equipment you need to watch TV after you get rid of cable TV. Here’s 7 EASY Ways To Still Watch TV.

Categories Lifestyle Tags Best Of Lists, DIY Tips, Easy DIY, Money Saving Tips

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How To Cut Cable And Still Watch TV For Free (Simple Guide & Video)

January 3, 2024May 18, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of someone watching TV. With SO MANY FREE TV options, it's time to cut the cord with cable and still watch TV for free. A simple guide to CUT CABLE and SAVE MONEY!

With SO MANY FREE TV options, it’s time to cut the cord with cable and still watch TV for free. A simple guide to CUT CABLE and SAVE MONEY!

Categories Lifestyle Tags DIY Tips, Money Saving Tips, Quick Home Updates

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11 Best Reasons To Cut The Cord With Cable: 4 Were SO Unexpected!

December 25, 2023March 9, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a Roku remote in front of a TV for a post with the 11 Best Reasons to cut the cord with cable tv. With tips for how to ditch cable and why you should.

Should you cut the cable cord? I ditched cable 2 years ago. Here’s my TOP 11 reasons to cut the cord with cable. Including how much $ I save!

Categories Lifestyle Tags Best Of Lists, DIY Tips, Easy DIY, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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15 Cheap Living Room Ideas (Living Room Decorating On A Budget)

December 25, 2023March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a beautiful white living room for a post with 15 best free and cheap living room ideas. Low budget, quick home updates. Inexpensive living room ideas updates.

Ready to update a Living Room? Here’s 15 GREAT free and cheap Living Room ideas. Get a beautiful new look without spending much money.

Categories Interior Design Tips Tags decorating, Home Tip Lists, Living Room, Money Saving Tips, Quick Home Updates

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15 Helpful Tips To Choose A Floor Plan For A New House!

December 25, 2023January 30, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image text says"15 Helpful Tips To Pick The Best Floor plan" for a post about picking a floorplan for a new home build.

With these 15 TIPS to choose a floor plan for a house, you can zero in on the right floorplan for your family’s new dream home.

Categories Interior Design Tips Tags DIY Tips, home improvement, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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10 Helpful Tips For Working With A Builder To Build A House

March 2, 2024January 29, 2023 by Stephanie Abbott
Image text says "10 helpful tips for working with a builder. For a post about working with a contractor or builder on a new home build.

Building a new home is STRESSFUL, being prepared CAN REALLY HELP. Here’s 10 helpful tips for working with a builder to build a house.

Categories Interior Design Tips Tags DIY Tips, home improvement, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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12 Best Picks For Beginner Exercise Equipment For Home Gyms (On A Budget)

December 25, 2023December 29, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
Image shows 2 examples on a list of the best home workout equipment on a budget - for strength training and gaining full body muscle.

My favorite Beginner Exercise Equipment For Home Gyms, on a budget. Get a full body, muscle strengthening workout without leaving home!

Categories Shopping Guides Tags Best Of Lists, Money Saving Tips, Shopping Lists

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50 Surprising Pros And Cons About Moving To Houston, Texas (A Few Are Shocking)

October 30, 2023December 23, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
Image shows 4 examples of living in Houston Texas for a post with 50 pros and cons about moving to Houston Texas.

Here’s the most surprising PROS and CONS about moving to Houston, Texas from a Midwesterner who’s lived in the Houston suburbs for 10 years.

Categories Life In Texas, Most Popular Tags Best Of Lists, Home Tip Lists, Houston, Life In Houston Texas, Money Saving Tips, Texas

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Quick, Cheap, and Easy DIY Christmas Table Decorations: Super Simple Ideas

December 30, 2022November 1, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a homemade Christmas decoration for a post about Easy DIY Christmas Table Decorations.

Here’s how to make EASY DIY Christmas Table Decorations using stuff you probably already have. With simple video ideas & tons of photos!

Categories DIY Home Decor Tags Christmas, DIY Home Decor, Easy DIY, Home Decor, Money Saving Tips 20 Comments

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10 Worst IKEA Products From My Shopping Trip – I Wouldn’t Buy These!

August 23, 2023September 17, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
4 examples of my picks for the worst IKEA products.

During my latest trip to IKEA, I rounded up my best and worst IKEA products. Here’s my picks for bad IKEA buys and why I wouldn’t buy these.

Categories Favorite Buys Tags Best Of Lists, Home Decor, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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25 Best Products At IKEA – From Cheap Finds To High End Looks!

August 23, 2023September 14, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
Image shows 4 examples of best products at Ikea that are great buys or well-built with high end looks.

From high end looks at great prices to super cheap must-haves, here’s my 25 top picks for the best products at IKEA. Some will shock you!

Categories Favorite Buys Tags Best Of Lists, decorating, Home Decor, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips

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50 TOP DIY Tips And Tricks For Homeowners And Renters!

August 23, 2023August 25, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
Image with text that says "50 Top Home DIY Tips and Tricks". For a post about do it yourself cleaning, home maintenance, home improvement, and other money-saving tips for homeowners and renters.

50 BEST DIY Tips and Tricks that every homeowner should know. These Do It Yourself tips save money, make like easier, or improve your home!

Categories Home DIY Tags Best Of Lists, DIY Tips, Easy DIY, home improvement, Home Tip Lists, Money Saving Tips, Quick Home Updates 6 Comments

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Great Before and After Laundry Room Remodel – Beautiful And Cheap

December 30, 2022January 4, 2022 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of Laundry Room cabinets and sink. White cabinets and counter top with teal lower cabinets.

This Colorful Before and After Laundry Room Makeover is full of easy, budget-friendly DIY updates you can easily do in your own home.

Categories Decorating Tags Before And After Room Makeovers, home improvement, Home Tour, Interior Design, laundry, Money Saving Tips, Room Reveals 15 Comments

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DIY Tongue and Groove Porch Ceiling: Cheap, Beautiful and Easy

December 25, 2023December 30, 2021 by Stephanie Abbott
Image of a white outdoor DIY Tongue and Groove Porch Ceiling made using wood ceiling planks.

I LOVE this cheap and easy DIY tongue and groove porch ceiling makeover! Get that beautiful porch you’ve always wanted, in just a weekend.

Categories Home Improvement Tags Before And After Room Makeovers, ceiling, curb appeal, DIY molding and trim, home improvement, Money Saving Tips, moulding, outdoor, Porch, remodeling 2 Comments

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50 Great DIY Woodworking Gift Ideas – Make Cheap DIY Wood Gifts

December 26, 2023November 20, 2021 by Stephanie Abbott
5 examples from a list of 50 DIY woodworking gift ideas - from cheap wood gifts to beautiful furniture build plans.

50 GREAT DIY woodworking gift ideas for the whole family. From cheap wood gifts to big furniture builds for Christmas, birthdays & more.

Categories DIY Furniture And Woodworking, DIY Home Decor Tags $10 DIY, Best Of Lists, Christmas, Easy DIY, Gift Ideas, Money Saving Tips, Round Up, woodworking 15 Comments

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30 Best Amazon Bed Frames: Great Cheap and Affordable Styles

August 23, 2023September 21, 2021 by Stephanie Abbott
Are you looking for BEAUTIFUL & AFFORDABLE bed frames online? I can help! Here's the 30 Best Amazon Bed Frames for Kids, Teens, & Adults.

Are you looking for BEAUTIFUL & AFFORDABLE bed frames online? I can help! Here’s the 30 Best Amazon Bed Frames for Kids, Teens, & Adults.

Categories Favorite Buys Tags Best Of Lists, Kids Furniture, Master Bedroom, Money Saving Tips, Shopping Lists

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13 Best AC Filters For Cleaner Air In Your Home

January 12, 2024August 28, 2021 by Stephanie Abbott
The Best AC Filter Replacement for Cleaner Air in a Home! These Air Filters remove dust, pet dander, bacteria, allergens, smoke, & viruses.

13 Best AC Filters for Cleaner Air in your Home! These Air Conditioning Filters remove dust, pet hair, bacteria, allergens, smoke, & viruses.

Categories Home Maintenance Tags Best Of Lists, DIY Tips, Easy DIY, home improvement, Money Saving Tips, Shopping Lists

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Stephanie Abbott has been remodeling homes, updating & building furniture, and working on DIY home maintenance and cleaning tips for over 20 years. Her DIY YouTube channel has had more than 12 million views. Her remodeling has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.

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