Short on budget? Try these easy DIY home decor hacks
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Sure home decor sounds cool and interesting. But if you are not a millionaire, throwing away all your savings on making your home look dapper might not be a great idea. However, don't be upset- you can make your home look nice and classy, without looting a bank. Here are 8 do-it-yourself home decor hacks you can try today to save some much-needed cash.
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Decorate your dresser; Make a side table using books
Dresser: Give your chest of drawers or cupboards a whole new look, by simply cutting and pasting attractive wallpaper designs. If you have enough time, make your own wallpapers, otherwise head to the market. Book side table: If you've some old books, take them and dig a hole through each one's center and set up a handy side table using a home-made dowel.
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Craft spill-proof placemats; add a pocket to your pillows
Placemats: Take fabric of your choice and cut it into 12-by-17-inch rectangles. When done, use same-sized vinyl sheets to cover each side of these rectangles, and you have your own classy, spill-proof placemats. Pillow pocket: So you tend to forget your remote all the time? We suggest you to attach a pocket from one of your old jeans to make your pillows more functional.
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Prepare wool coasters; Get a makeshift flower vase
Wool coasters: Take out old and worn out woollens, and cut them into neat circles or squares to craft cheap and handy coasters in literally no time. Flower vase: If you have one too many teapots, or some of them have become outdated of late - see it as an opportunity to turn them into cute flower vases.
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Use ropes to hang stuff; Use coins for decoration
Use ropes: Ropes can help give your house an oddly vintage and classy look. You can use them to hang items like curtains and mirrors. Or you can make some rope tiebacks. Use coins: Just a few coins could do wonders to your home decor plans. You can use them to decorate your existing accessories or make new accessories with them.