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The Frugal Homemaker

Your guide to turning your house into a home... one DIY project and yard sale find at a time

DIY Potting Bench – Build it Cheaper than Buying it

May 15, 2020

“My mommy built this!”  As I was taking pictures she wanted to hop in and do a “video” and that’s what she said. I LOVE my newest build – a DIY potting bench!  Every time I build something I honestly fall in love with building furniture from scratch more and more – can’t wait to […]

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DIY Hanging Plant Wall

May 1, 2020

So excited to share the tutorial for this DIY hanging plant wall with you today! I really wanted something to fill that wall on our back porch and what better than a hanging wall where we can grow some herbs for easy access and succulents for fun and decor! I love plants and have always […]

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DIY Easy Hook Rack (Build to organize your home)

April 15, 2020

I enjoy finding ways I can organize my home and sometimes the best way to organize things is to build something that will help!  Today I am going to show you an easy project that can help organize so many things in your house – jackets, book bags, towels, mops/brooms – anywhere you need some […]

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How to build easy and inexpensive DIY raised garden beds

April 13, 2020

I’m excited to share this tutorial for how I made my easy, inexpensive raised garden beds today!  This is a simple project that you could tackle in less than 30 minutes and then fill with soil and plants to yield fresh grown veggies and herbs for your family!    There are many ways to build raised […]

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How to age Terra Cotta pots with paint + a simple spring garden centerpiece

March 4, 2020

It may be raining non-stop and not exactly feel like spring outside, but that’s not stopping me from doing some gardening, planting, and spring decorating!   I had a lot of fun pulling together this simple spring centerpiece and thought I’d show you how I took some inexpensive terra cotta pots and gave them a […]

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DIY plant stand from upcycled thrifted bar stool

February 15, 2020

I am so excited to be participating in the At Home DIY challenges this year where each month we are challenged to complete a project with a particular theme.  This month’s them was to upcycle something either from around your home or something you got at the thrift store.  You know I love a good […]

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My favorite tools and a gift guide for the DIYer

December 10, 2019

I get asked all the time what tools I use or recommend or what tools I would recommend starting with if you are wanting to get into basic DIY projects or building.  So I thought I would put together a gift guide for the DIYer!  Maybe you may want to order something for your husband […]

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DIY Chalk Painted Christmas Ornaments

November 22, 2019

How to update or change the colors of your Christmas decor by chalk painting the ornaments you already have to create a new look. Ever wanted to change up your Christmas decor colors or theme but don’t want to buy all new ornaments? Well, I have a solution – just paint the ones you have […]

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DIY Farmhouse style decorative wood shutters

October 15, 2019

Decorating around a TV can definitely a challenge!  We all have TV’s in our home whether they be over the mantel, or on a media cabinet, or mounted on the wall, and I find that everyone struggles a bit with how to decorate around them.  We recently rearranged our living room and moved our TV […]

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DIY Farmhouse Outdoor Patio Table made with 2×4’s for less than $60

August 15, 2019

So excited to share this project with you and even more excited to have it done and enjoy it at our home!  I have been participating in a monthly DIY challenge this year and have loved the motivation it has been to help me create something for a certain theme each month. This month’s At […]

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Hi!  My name is Christina . . .

I love doing simple, frugal things to make our house feel like HOME! Come learn along with me how to have a beautiful home on a budget.

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