https://thefrugalhomemaker.com Your guide to turning your house into a home... one DIY project and yard sale find at a time Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:17:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-blog-header-long-32x32.jpg https://thefrugalhomemaker.com 32 32 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2021/04/29/2-diy-ways-to-upcycle-a-large-wood-wire-spool/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2021/04/29/2-diy-ways-to-upcycle-a-large-wood-wire-spool/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:03:14 +0000 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=18810 I recently acquired one of these large wood wire spools…and was trying to figure out some ways I could use it.  My brother is an electrician and frequently has these left behind at a job site destined for the trash and had asked if I wanted me to save one for me. With the price […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2021/04/29/2-diy-ways-to-upcycle-a-large-wood-wire-spool/feed/ 6 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2019/03/15/thrift-store-desk-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2019/03/15/thrift-store-desk-makeover/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:21:55 +0000 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=17178 It’s time for another DIY At Home challenge and this month’s challenge was right up my alley – a thrift store makeover.  The only problem was choosing what project in my thrift store stash of projects I should work on!   I had actually found this desk at Goodwill right before we moved and when […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2019/03/15/thrift-store-desk-makeover/feed/ 12 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/16/thrifted-entryway-shelf-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/16/thrifted-entryway-shelf-makeover/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:14:57 +0000 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=15696 I have a fun thrift store makeover to share with you today!  I know some of you love to see these and I sure do love to do them too.  I just don’t need as much furniture and accessories as I once did so I don’t do as many thrifted or yard sale makeovers as […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/16/thrifted-entryway-shelf-makeover/feed/ 1 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/13/butcher-block-table-and-chairs-farmhouse-style-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/13/butcher-block-table-and-chairs-farmhouse-style-makeover/#comments Sat, 14 Oct 2017 00:59:31 +0000 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=15681 Many years ago (I think it has been 8-9 years!) I scoured craigslist for a butcher block style table like this.  I finally found one not very far at all from where we lived  with 4 chairs and a pedestal instead of 4 legs and I think I paid $100.  I sold a dark brown […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/13/butcher-block-table-and-chairs-farmhouse-style-makeover/feed/ 10 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/09/eat-in-kitchen-before-after/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/09/eat-in-kitchen-before-after/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:14:30 +0000 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=15650 So I’m back to share another before/after of a room with you!  It has been a crazy month or so around here but I think things are starting to settle down and I can’t wait to share some new posts with you.  I have a few more rooms I want to do updates on and […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/10/09/eat-in-kitchen-before-after/feed/ 15 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/05/08/diy-farmhouse-style-wood-high-chair-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/05/08/diy-farmhouse-style-wood-high-chair-makeover/#comments Mon, 08 May 2017 17:58:56 +0000 http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=15429 Last spring when I was making a list of all the baby things I needed to buy or find for our little girl, a highchair was definitely on the list.  I didn’t want a plastic/bulky free standing one that just wouldn’t fit in the style of my home so I was going to go with […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/05/08/diy-farmhouse-style-wood-high-chair-makeover/feed/ 4 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/02/20/little-pink-rocking-chair/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/02/20/little-pink-rocking-chair/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:39:11 +0000 http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=15217 Last spring when I was wanting to prepare for baby and decorate her room but we hadn’t moved yet, I kept myself busy by packing of course, but also by trying to go ahead and find and DIY some things for her room.  Like this DIY chicken wire hair bow holder.    Another thing I […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2017/02/20/little-pink-rocking-chair/feed/ 10 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2016/04/25/8-00-end-table-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2016/04/25/8-00-end-table-makeover/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:20:44 +0000 http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=14472 I showed you last week this wood end table that I picked up for $8.00 at a yard sale.  I had been looking for a wood end table to replace the glass/marble looking one we had currently and this one was the perfect size and I just loved the design of it! It honestly was […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2016/04/25/8-00-end-table-makeover/feed/ 7 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2016/02/09/navy-blue-painted-dresser-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2016/02/09/navy-blue-painted-dresser-makeover/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:04:42 +0000 http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=14353 You might be a bit surprised at this post.  See I bought a dresser at a yard sale (that part is NOT surprising at all since I currently have like 5 dressers in my home that I bought at a yard sale or flea market )  BUT, I actually painted the dresser something other than […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2016/02/09/navy-blue-painted-dresser-makeover/feed/ 7 https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2015/11/20/childhood-french-provincial-dresser-makeover/ https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2015/11/20/childhood-french-provincial-dresser-makeover/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:37:49 +0000 http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/?p=14046 Thanks to Behr paint for supplying product and sponsoring this post.  I have used Behr products in my home for years so all opinions expressed are all mine. I am slowly working my way through my house making over furniture, rooms, and furnishing rooms.  And honestly I am nearing the home stretch!  Just in time […]]]> https://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2015/11/20/childhood-french-provincial-dresser-makeover/feed/ 6