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Finding the perfect piece of furniture for your needs, especially an option that wont break the bank, can be a daunting task. The perfect furniture to fit your style and budget may just require a little hard work and some ingenuity. These furniture items can be easily DIYd, even by novice crafters.

Wall Shelves
With the industrial and shabby chic trends both at their peak, creating an eye-catching wall shelf is easier than ever before. Rope shelves can be made by simply painting or staining a length of wood and suspending it with eye hooks from a length of rope on each side. Alternatively, mounting the wood on top of galvanized pipes in the place of traditional L brackets can create a sleek and fun take on a traditional wall shelf.

Coffee Tables
Creating a coffee table you love can be as simple or as complex as your skills and imagination can handle. While you can certainly find a plethora of creative and beautiful coffee tables in stores, theres something special about having a DIYd piece on display in such a prominent location of your home. Keeping your coffee table uniquely you may also mean simply recoating your existing option with newly patterned wood, a fun fabric or paint and resin for a faux marble look.

Dining Room Tables
Dining room tables need to be structurally sound enough to withstand an elbows on the table kind of eater. If you dont have the skills to start from scratch, upgrade a flea market find. Cover an outdated table with reclaimed wood strips, wood stain, and a smooth layer of resin to create a beautiful new dining experience for a fraction of the cost of a store-bought piece.

Headboards
Headboards are an ideal candidate for a DIY treatment. This traditionally expensive item needs no carpentry skills. A simple wood panel, upholstery fabric and buttons can achieve the same effect as a costly tufted headboard. Old pallets can be combined to create a farmhouse look. For kids rooms, the sky is the limit. Consider letting them paint a headboard directly on the wall or use washi tape for the same visual impact.

When it comes to fostering a unique space that reflects your personal style, nothing will achieve your goal more than a DIY.

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Credit cards are helpful and convenient.

Unless you use them wisely, though, you could find yourself in financial trouble.

Charge responsibly by using a credit card only for items you need, rather than want, and for emergency situations.

Dont max out cards, or risk jeopardizing your credit score and future loans.

Try paying your full balance every month to avoid wasteful interest charges.

Always pay credit card bills on time. Missed payments could hurt your credit score for several years.

Take advantage of cards that offer rewards like frequent-flyer miles and hotel points. But dont spend more just to earn perks.

Ultimately, smart charging will help you avoid financial missteps.

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Bringing little luxuries into your home can elevate your space and daily living far more than you might expect. You already work hard to keep your home decluttered and well decorated, so make certain that your home truly feels like an inviting oasis by adding a few items to take your home to the next level. Youll wonder why you didnt spring for these affordable luxuries sooner.

Kitchen Faucet With a Pull Down Sprayer
Cleaning your dishes is always a chore, but a new faucet with a pull-down sprayer could be just what you need to stop dreading doing the dishes. New spray faucets have an industrial design and a lot more power than the spray nozzles of old. As an added bonus, a new faucet can lend a modern look to your current kitchen aesthetic.

Robot Vacuum
A robot vacuum is the perfect investment for the homeowner on the go. If your busy life prevents you from keeping your home clean as well or as often as you would like, there are few things more soothing than arriving home to find that your home is spic-and-span. A good robot vacuum can remove dust and dirt throughout your home without you needing to lift a finger…talk about a feeling of luxury. With a range of prices depending on their features, youre likely to find one that will fit within your budget and lifestyle.

New Artwork
Just like fresh flowers, new artwork can elevate your space and bring life and a pop of color into your home. Whether you opt to frame a large family photo or go on the hunt for a painting that fits your style, there are many tricks to keep artwork affordable while having a big impact on the aesthetic of your home. Estate sales, yard sales and overstock home stores are an ideal place to find inexpensive artwork. Dont be afraid to find a sale piece just to keep the frame. This can be an inexpensive way to frame your favorite painting or photo.

Dual Shower Head
You probably know that a good shower head can make all the difference in your morning routine, but a dual shower head can offer additional benefits. The top showerhead can provide a relaxing stream of water for a tall adults shower needs, while the bottom spray shower head is ideal for a childs shower or to rinse a pet during bathtime. Alternatively, for added luxury during your shower, both heads can be used at once.

Affordable upgrades for your home can have a large impact on your comfort and dont have to empty your pocketbook.

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The following characteristics will help you design a swoon-worthy farmhouse kitchen.

Stone and Wood

Natural materials, especially stone and wood, are always at the center of the farmhouse style.

Open Shelving

Both fashionable and functional, hang pans from a ceiling rack and use a magnetic strip to keep your knives handy.

Copper Accents

Wherever its implemented, copper adds a metallic touch thats in tune with the rustic ambiance.

Reclaimed Materials

A farmhouse kitchen should feel like its been lived in. Reclaimed materials give your kitchen a distinguished character that comes with age.

Appropriate Appliances

Stainless steel is popular in a rustic cooking space, as it works well with the overall aesthetic.

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