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Make Your Own Runner Rug

With the holidays on their way, you may be thinking about sprucing up your home a bit before company comes, or just to have a warm, fresh look. With everyone pinching pennies these days, home decor might be the last thing on your mind, especially with high food, gas and heating bills. Still, there is plenty you can do on a budget. A runner rug is a great idea for warming up your floors and even protecting them. These rugs are great in hallways of course, but you can use them pretty much anywhere you have the space. By making … Continue reading →

Return of the Area Rug

In a previous blog I told you about how shag carpeting was making a comeback. Personally, I have never been a fan of the furry carpeting, so it’s a trend I wouldn’t consider incorporating into my home’s décor. However, there is another trend in flooring that interests me very much—-area rugs. Research shows that area rugs are growing in popularity and are becoming more than just room “accessories.” An increasing amount of homeowners are using area rugs to divide a room or define a space within a larger room. For example, if you live in a studio apartment, an area … Continue reading →

Reuse Those Rags: Make a Rug

What do you do with clothes that are too worn to pass on to others? Reuse them of course! Okay, so the obvious answer for clothes with so many holes that they look like fishnet is to throw them out or turn them into rags. Or what about those clothes that have stains that just won’t come out? You can use those rags to make your own designer rugs. The rugs will warm up your hard floors, save wear and tear on your carpet and add decor to your home. From soft playroom rugs to sturdy hearth rugs, the type … Continue reading →

New Uses for Old T-Shirts

I love my t-shirts. I use them to sleep in during the summer and to layer under my clothes in the winter. My husband and son wear t-shirts all of the time, too. There is just something about the soft cotton texture and easy wear that make t-shirts a real favorite in my house. Eventually, though, the t-shirts start to show signs of wear, from shrinking into a square shape to getting holes at the collar and seams. One frugal motto is Reuse! Reuse! Reuse! So, what can be done with old t-shirts? Here are some new uses: Pillows: Although … Continue reading →

Playful Artwork: Tic-Tac-Toe

Here are some more ways to make children’s decor more fun: Tic-Tac-Toe Curtain This is a really simple way to add some fun to children’s spaces. You can use a pre-made curtain panel or shade, or you can make one from fabric that coordinates with other fabric treatments in the space. Then, simply use hot glue or fabric glue to add ribbon in the shape of a tic tac toe board. If you prefer, use strips of a contrasting fabric or vinyl, or use brick-a-brack or lace for a more feminine touch, instead of plain ribbon. Next, attach pieces of … Continue reading →