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Printed Wall Art, Fast! – Free Template Download

ElleDoesIt — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:39:28 +0000

Art doesn”t have to be overly large and complex. In fact, if you can imagine it, you can create it as art. I needed two pieces of artwork – cheaply and quickly! – to replace two self-portraits my kids didn’t believe represented them well anymore (they felt their own images were too childish!). Not wanting to spend oodles of money and lots of time shopping, I decided to use this as an opportunity to drive home a message I repeat often: Stay Focused.

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Posted in On The Computer, Seriously Cheap, Super Simple Decor

Quick Tip – Painting Without Glaze

ElleDoesIt — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:02:22 +0000

Many painting techniques require a certain amount of glaze to be mixed with your paint colors. This is especially true for faux painting techniques. But what if you”re out of glaze? The simple fix is water. Water is a great paint extender and allows you more workable time much like glaze. Don”t be fooled — water is not the same as glaze and isn”t a…

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Posted in Easy Savings, Quick Tips, Seriously Cheap

Super Simple Decor – Chair Rail Alternatives for Renters

ElleDoesIt — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:38:07 +0000

Live in a rental space? This Super Simple Decor idea is perfect for renters who are typically not allowed to make major adjustments to their living space. Chair rails are a simple way of adding to the look of any room. Not just for dining rooms, libraries, home offices, bedrooms and even bathrooms can benefit from the addition of a chair rail. Even in an apartment, smaller wooden rails can be attached to…

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Posted in Around The House, Seriously Cheap, Super Simple Decor

When Having Squeaky Doors is a Good Thing

ElleDoesIt — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:18:05 +0000

Foreign noises can be alarming, and normally, the first thing we set out to do is to remove the offending noise or the noisemaker itself. Squeaky doors fit into this category and many of us have a home equipped and at the ready with solutions like WD-40. But is there a positive side to having squeaky doors? The answer to that question is…

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Posted in Around The House, Quick Tips

Spaghetti Squash Remixed – The Day After

ElleDoesIt — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:28:09 +0000

Spaghetti squash is my new favorite side dish thanks to this recipe and inspiration from the My Good House website. I always thought spaghetti squash was some obscure food I”d probably only eat by chance, say, as a side at a restaurant. That thinking was pretty off-kilter. I found the squash to have both a great flavor and interesting texture. The fact that it’s within reach budget-wise really helps.

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Posted in Almost Homemade, In The Kitchen