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1. If you have a Dollar Store (everything in the store costs $1.), look for wallpaper borders. Most carry racks of them and you can find some fascinating patterns.
2. Do not bother with the factory made furniture covers. The cheapest way to redo a sofa, if you cannot reupholster, is to get a king sized sheet and some ribbon or lace. Place the sheet over the sofa, tuck in behind and at the sides and then tie the front and back corners up with lace or ribbon.
3. Buy gallons of paint and paint the walls. For added decoration, take an old sponge and dip it a new color and lightly sponge over the other layer of paint. Gives a lot of texture to a wall.
4. Linoleum is surprisingly easier to lay. You need some linoleum glue and an edging knife. Most department stores now carry 6 x 9 foot rolls of linoleum and you can turn a section in front of a door into an entry way. Measure the area, pencil it on the back of the linoleum, cut and glue to the floor where you want it installed.
5. Buy inexpensive picture frames and put in your favorite snapshots. Most Dollar Stores carry nice frames for very little price. Lots of wall hangings attract attention.
6. If you have a flower garden, fill vases with fresh cut flowers. Not only will your room smell good, but it is attractive to the eye as well.
7. Throw rugs can improve a rooms appearance as well. Go with contrasting colors for effect. Most department stores sell small rugs for a few dollars.
8. Hit garage sales for inexpensive tables and chairs. It does not cost much to refinish a shelf, table or chair and no one will know it is not new.
9. Houseplants not only improve the air quality of your house. They add to the decoration. Check grocery stores with Florist Departments. Mine regularly holds 3 plants for $10 sales.
10. Rent a carpet shampooer every 6 months. Not only does it increase the life of your carpet, but one cleaning can really brighten the rug to the original color.
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