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Is Your Clutter Costing You Money?

I have to confess that I have a clutter problem, but only with specific items. My clothes, shoes and school books have a way of just taking over my apartment. I definitely blame my parents a little because they are…
Get Rid of Bedbugs for Less!

As a child, I heard the phrase numerous times “don’t let the bedbugs bite.” I assumed however, that bedbugs were some fantastical creatures or simply any bugs in the bed. Growing up in Florida, I’ve frequently been fe…
Cheap Apartment Decor: Decorate Your Entire Home for Less Than $350

Even though budgets are tight, you don’t have to sacrifice style to save a few dollars. You can decorate your home or apartment with lighting, wall décor and unique furniture pieces that won’t break t…
Recession Redecorating: Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference

When you're trying to save some money, things like redecorating tend to fall by the wayside. Fortunately, Recessionwire has a list of some ways to jazz up your room, home, or apartment without spending a lot of money…
Cheap Cooking Ideas (From Our Readers!)

Our Cooking for Dummies advice post received so many useful tips that we decided to repost them on the front page. Read on for some cheap and easy cooking ideas: A lot of you suggested eggs and stir fries as the ultim…
5 New Years Resolutions for Home Improvement

Our friend alentini@xanga sent us an article she wrote for WomensOnlineMagazine.com.As we ride the crest of a recession into 2010, home is a place where Americans are spending much more of their time. Home improvements n…
Gov. Extends First-Time Buyer Tax Credit

Image Source Yesterday, the Senate voted 98 to 0 to renew the government tax credit for new homeowners, which was set to expire at the end of the month. Like before, first-time buyers will receive a $8,000 refund, a…
Ikea: Mission Impossible?

Since my boyfriend (and all his stuff!) has shown up at my one-bedroom apartment, we've been in desperate need of more storage for all of his cables, games, guitars. While I have a great walk-in closet in the bedroom,…
Shabby Chic: Comfortable Furniture for Uncomfortable Times

Image Source The New York Times published an article yesterday about Shabby Chic, a brand of oversized, slip-covered furniture that had its heyday during the country's last recession. The company actually filed for…
Do You Have Any Cheap and Easy Decorating Ideas?

Hey All! I figured I'd reach out to the community for advice. I love my new apartment, but it's got the typical white walls that are boring me to death. I'm not allowed to paint here, like I was at my last apartment.…