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5 Europe Trips you can Afford

5 European destinations you can afford

Europe is known as one of the world’s top travel destinations, even though it’s not very budget-friendly. But, Europe’s reputation as an expensive place for Americans to visit is changing. Now, with more and more airlines offering increasingly inexpensive flights across the pond, people are starting to see European vacations… Read more

Buy or DIY

When to buy and when to DIY — how to make the decision

Do-it-yourself projects are only gaining in popularity, thanks to the availability of instructions on websites like Pinterest. But DIY-ing everything isn’t always the best option. Case in point: There are hashtags and entire websites dedicated to sharing so-called “Pinterest fails.” While these can be amusing, you don’t want your project… Read more

Bathroom

Redecorate a bathroom for under $50

Being on a budget doesn’t leave a lot of room for apartment makeovers. When you’re trying to save every dollar you can, there isn’t a big opportunity to take your current decor and give it an upgrade. That’s why, when you’re first decorating, it’s a good idea to have pieces… Read more

Cleaning Walls

How to clean painted walls

Even if you’re all about keeping your space neat and tidy, there may be spots you’re forgetting to take care of time after time. The spots we’re talking about are none other than the walls. They’re easy to neglect, because they’re not the first place you think of when it’s… Read more