Whether you're just plain tired of your house, you have the winter dull-drums, or you want to spruce up for Christmas guests, there are many simple and inexpensive things you can do to make your house more homey:
1. Clean the baseboards. I like using a Mr. Clean Eraser for this, but I used to use Windex and paper towels.
2. Declutter. Longtime readers know I stuggle in this area, and I know I'll never have an austere home. But even some decluttering can make a big difference. I especially strive to remove items from flat surfaces, like coffee tables. (In fact, I found clutter so instantly returned to coffee tables, I've banned coffee tables from my home!)
3. Paint a single wall. It's an instant perk up - and it's an activity that takes very little time or money.
4. Clean the windowsills.
5. Clean the windows, indoors and out.
6. Paint door jams, window sills, and baseboards.
7. Lay down area rugs - or, if you've had them down for some time, remove them for a few months.
8. Rearrange the furniture.
9. Clean the carpets.
10. Use slipcovers on shabby furniture - or just for a change of pace.
11. Replace door handles. If you only do a few at a time, this is both easy and inexpensive.
What are your favorite frugal ways to spruce up your home?
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