Category Archives: Budget living

New Uses for Newspaper

Posted on May 15, 2012 by leaseanapartment

What’s black and white and read all over?  That’s right, a newspaper! Good for more than just reading, your old newspaper sheets can be used for all sorts of things around the house. Gardeners from all over have claimed that … Continue reading →

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DIY CD Crafts

Posted on May 3, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Looking to recycle any old CDs or DVDs?  If you’ve got a pretty hefty collection and don’t know what to do with them, consider turning them into beautiful new crafts for the home.  Here are a few of our favorites: … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day in Joliet

Posted on April 23, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Mother’s Day is just a couple of weeks away.  Let Mom know how much you care with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, a nice hand-made gift, or by simply spending the day with her.  You might even consider bringing … Continue reading →

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More DIYs with Duct Tape

Posted on April 17, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Duct tape has never been so fun, or come in so many colors and patterns!  Pick up a roll of hot pink or zebra-striped tape, and let’s get to work crafting and creating these easy DIY accessories. Grab a few … Continue reading →

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New Shirt-Inspired DIYs

Posted on April 4, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Up-cycling old items can be a fantastic solution for anyone working within a budget.  If you missed our last post on transforming old shirts into scrap rugs, throw pillows, and produce bags, don’t worry.  Here are a few more easy-to-do … Continue reading →

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More Crafts with Corks

Posted on March 26, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Okay, so maybe you’ve already tried a corkboard or have an amazing cork bathmat in your bathroom.  Now what?  If you’re feeling a bit crafty and want to add some corky accents to your apartment, check out a few of … Continue reading →

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Up-cycle Old Books – Design Ideas

Posted on March 19, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Some people discourage the up-cycling of old books into new decorative pieces, but it may be better to give a book new life rather than to let it sit and collect dust on the shelf.  If you’ve got any old, … Continue reading →

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DIY Duct Tape Crafts

Posted on March 12, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Duct tape these days comes in all different patterns and colors.  You can even purchase it in sheets rather than buying a roll.  You can stick with the traditional grey, or branch out and try a bold new color.  Whichever … Continue reading →

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Home Citrus Solutions

Posted on March 6, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Citrus fruits of all kinds can have multiple places in the kitchen.  Adding an orange or a lime to a beer can give it an even more refreshing taste, and adding lemon zest to a cookie or cake can give … Continue reading →

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New Projects for Old T-Shirts

Posted on February 27, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Have a bunch of old t-shirts lying around?  Maybe you got them for free, outgrew them, or are just looking for new and creative ways to put them to use.  These fun and unique projects will have you up-cycling those … Continue reading →

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