Thrifty Decor Chick

HOW TO MAKE A DIY DECORATIVE WINE CORK WALL AROUND A DART BOARD. We had a TON of wine corks sitting around that I've collected for years. I didn't know exactly what I was going to do with them, ...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/04/how-to-DIY-wine-cork-wall-around-dart-board.html

TIPS ON RESTORING AND UPDATING WEATHERED OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND DECOR. Patio furniture and decor can be really expensive, so I'm always looking for ways to update or restore them and bring back s...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2022/05/how-to-restore-weathered-outdoor-furniture.html

HOW TO REPLACE WIRE LINEN CLOSET SHELVING WITH STURDY WOOD SHELVES.  This messy linen closet has been a thorn in my side for YEARS! I finally removed the wire shelves and replaced them with ...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/04/how-to-replace-wire-shelves-with-DIY-wood-shelving.html

A BEAUTIFUL DIY COTTAGECORE INSPIRED BEDROOM TRANSFORMATION. I gave our dark bedroom a beautiful, cottage decor inspired makeover with a bunch of fun DIY projects! When I first started wor...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/03/DIY-cottage-inspired-bedroom-makeover.html

CUSTOM DIY WOOD TV FRAME TUTORIAL FOR ANY TELEVISION. This easy frame for the TV is another one of those DIY projects that I've wanted to tackle for quite some time!  I know, I know...a f...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2022/02/how-to-build-DIY-frame-for-TV.html

HOW TO PAINT FURNITURE THE EASY WAY...NO SANDING NEEDED!  You do not have to sand furniture before painting. If your piece is in good condition, this method will save you a ton of time and mes...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/03/how-to-easily-paint-furniture-no-sanding.html

UPDATE STORE BOUGHT DRAPES WITH THIS EASY DIY PINCH PLEATED CURTAINS TUTORIAL! This easy (sew OR no-sew) trick transforms your basic store bought drapes and makes them look MUCH more custom and ...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2022/02/DIY-pinch-pleat-store-bought-drapes.html

HOW TO INSTALL TONGUE AND GROOVE SHIPLAP ON A WALL.  Add character to your walls with this beautiful DIY vertical tongue and groove detail! As much as we've loved the darker, cozy feel of...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/02/how-to-install-tongue-and-groove-planks.html

THIS CROWN CUTTING JIG MAKES CUTTING AND INSTALLING CROWN MOLDING A BREEZE! If you've ever cut crown molding on a miter saw, you know what a pain it can be. I used to have to keep example pieces...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2022/03/easy-way-to-cut-crown-molding-jig.html

SHOULD TRIM PAINT OR DOORS MATCH THE WALL COLOR? SEE WHAT I DO IN OUR HOME! There's no wrong answer to this question! This is purely up to your preferences and how you want your room to feel and...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/02/should-doors-and-trim-be-painted-same.html

HOW TO INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER CABINET LIGHTING WITHOUT AN ELECTRICIAN. Years ago when I was finishing up our kitchen renovation at our last house, this lighting addition was the last project t...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2016/03/diy-upper-and-lower-cabinet-lighting.html

FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME FEEL WARMER DURING THE DARK WINTER MONTHS. How I add soft ambient lighting around our home during the dreary winter days!  I actually quite like an occasional clou...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/01/add-warm-lighting--accents-in-dark-winter-months.html

HOW TO DECORATE LARGE, EMPTY WALLS IN YOUR HOME!  More than 25 beautiful ways to decorate large walls.  I find big walls difficult to decorate -- and so many homes have them now! With the op...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2019/03/affordable-diy-ideas-for-filling-big.html

MY FAVORITE DIY PROJECTS FROM 2023 AND MY PLANS FOR THIS YEAR! Well hello! I hope your holiday and new year were wonderful and relaxing! I'm SO excited to tackle a bunch of projects in our home ...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2024/01/my-favorite-DIY-projects-of-2023.html

2023 THRIFTY DECOR CHICK CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR! Welcome to a tour of our home decked out for Christmas! If you missed it, you can see our whole basement holiday tour here :  Now it's tim...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2023/12/thrifty-decor-chick-Christmas-home-tour.html

Looking for an easy and delicious cookie to make for the holidays? I'm a traditionalist at heart -- the tried and true cookies are my favorite.  My sister passed on her favorite snickerdoodle...

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A FULL CHRISTMAS DECORATED BASEMENT TOUR! It's about that time! It's been a minute since I've shared a tour of our basement -- our favorite spot in the house this time of year. This is always ...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2023/12/tour-of-cozy-Christmas-basement.html

SEVEN BEAUTIFUL WAYS TO DECORATE GLASS CANDLE HOLDER HURRICANES. If you're looking for one really inexpensive way to decorate all year round, but especially at the holidays, these simple glass c...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2021/12/seven-ways-to-decorate-glass-candle.html

TEN AWESOME GIFT IDEAS FOR ANYONE IN YOUR LIFE. I've gathered a list of ten perfect gift "bundles" for the person who has everything! I've been compiling these lists over the past few months ...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2023/11/ten-themed-gift-ideas-for-everyone.html

FIVE TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREE.  These decorating tips will make this year's Christmas tree the most gorgeous yet! Some make the tree decorating process a little easier an...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2023/11/5-easy-decorating-tips-for-a-beautiful-Christmas-tree.html

TIPS FOR INSTALLING A DIY PEEL AND STICK TILE BACKSPLASH. NO MORTAR OR GROUT NEEDED WITH THIS EASY INSTALLATION METHOD! You can get a fresh look anywhere you want a tile accent with this easy DI...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2021/10/how-to-install-peel-stick-tile-backsplash.html

THESE BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY DECOR ITEMS ALWAYS GO FAST!  The holiday season is approaching (for some early decorators like me, it's here! 😀), and it's about time to pull out the Christmas decor....

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2023/11/Christmas-decor-favorites-that-sell-out.html

HOW TO MAKE CUTE DIY CHEESECLOTH GHOSTS FOR THE HALLOWEEN SEASON. This is SUCH an easy Halloween project for kids (and adults!) of all ages. I love this cheesecloth ghosts craft!  I've ma...

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THRIFTY DECOR CHICK FALL HOME TOUR! I had so much fun adding fall touches to our home this year, and I'm excited to share it with you! The cooler temps always make me want to add more color, t...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2023/10/our-2023-fall-decor-home-tour.html

A TUTORIAL ON HOW TO EASILY CHANGE YOUR ENERGY SUCKING RECESSED LIGHTS WITH LED VERSIONS! When we were having some electrical work done for the wall of basement built ins  years ago, the ele...

https://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2021/05/easily-update-old-recessed-lights-with-LED.html