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5 Deck Makeover Projects Under Three Hundred Dollars
By: John Riha Published: July 2, 2012 Want to upgrade your deck but watching your budget? Here are 5 easy deck makeover ideas, many well under $300. If you'd rather hide inside rather than hang out on your tired-looking deck, you n...5 Easy DIY Weekend Projects Under $300
By: John Riha Published: May 24, 2012 Just another weekend? Not if you take advantage with one or more of these 5 great projects you can easily pull off for under $300. Most of the cost of these DIY weekend projects is in the mater...Budget Kitchen Remodeling: 5 Money-Saving Steps
By: Gretchen Roberts Published: January 19, 2012 Can't afford an entire kitchen remodel in one fell swoop? You can complete the work in 5 budget-saving stages (and still cook dinner during the down time). Major kitchen remodels are amo...9 Tips for Easy Holiday Lighting (That Saves $$, Too!)
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: December 9, 2011 You need a partner. And some heavy-duty extension cords. Christmas lights can be modest displays to show good cheer, or million-bulb light-apaloozas that draw gawkers from near and...Here’s the Skinny on Solar Christmas Lights
By: Alyson McNutt English Published: December 1, 2011 They're low-hassle (and free to use!) but not always so bright. In the last few years, energy-efficient LED holiday lights have largely replaced more wattage-thirsty incandescent st...6 Simple Steps to Prep Your Home for Holiday Guests
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 14, 2011 Make sure extra TP is easy to spot (that's in #6). Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you're striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone wil ...