Beautiful Backyard Patio Refresh for Summer!

Patio refresh and additional seating with a new outdoor sectional and pretty outdoor decor.We had our spacious backyard patio installed a few years ago, and in the warmer months it is definitely our favorite place to be. (For me, when it's warmer but not too warm.) 😂I LOVE to entertain and having this area has been absolutely wonderful -- we've hosted...

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Easy Ways to Restore Worn Outdoor Furniture and Decor

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 some of the original finish.The elements do a number on everything outside -- from fading in the sunlight to yucky grime from the elements, there are many simple...

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How to EASILY Restore Brass Decor and Make it Shine!

Testing the easiest ways to remove tarnish from vintage brass decor. I always keep an eye out for solid brass items when I'm shopping second-hand or antique shops. My brass finds are some of my absolute favorite home decor pieces! Brass will patina over time from a bright tone to a darker color that sometimes takes on green or reddish hue. When you...

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Celebrating 14 Blogging Years With My Top Ten Renovations!

My ten top room makeovers over my 14 years as a DIY and decor blogger.  This month marks 14 years of blogging here at Thrifty Decor Chick!  I started this blog in 2008 to share my DIY and home projects with friends and family...I never DREAMED it would turn into what it has!  Blogging has become one of the biggest blessings in my life. I'm...

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Our Teen Boy Bedroom Makeover Reveal

A modern teen boy bedroom makeover with personal touches. These updates to our son's bedroom were a long time coming! I've been half way done with his room for years. Our son is so easy going, he liked it as it was. But recently it hit me like a ton of bricks that he will only be here at home with us for a few more years. THREE to be exact. ...

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How to Make a DIY Hideaway Lego and Puzzle Tray

How to make an easy and large sliding Lego or puzzle tray!This simple project gives you a large, flat surface for the kids to put together Lego sets, but also hides away under the sofa or a chair! This flat DIY Lego tray also works GREAT for puzzles and games. (This is a DIY project I made years ago that we still utilize today.)I noticed something when...

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New Decor and Deep Cleaning in Our Pretty Dining Room

Changing out decor and deep cleaning our pretty dining room with huge window seat. This is the final room in my "cross it off the list" tour around our house! I've been knocking all kinds of things off my to do list over the past week -- from organizing the linen closet in our bathroom to painting a wall in our bedroom. The lists haven't been long in...

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Our Cozy Bedroom DIY and Organizing To Do List {DONE!}

Crossing off the to do list in our cozy bedroom with grasscloth wallpaper and dark gray walls. I'm continuing my get it done week -- tackling my to do lists for a bunch of rooms in the house. I shared the DIY fixes and organizing I finished in our bathroom earlier this week. I have less than ten things on my list for each space, but I'm determined to...

Apr 2022

Tackling the DIY and Decluttering To Do List {Bathroom Edition}

Tackling the small do-it-yourself and decluttering projects in our bathroom!I've deemed this the week to GET THINGS DONE. Lately I've been tempted to start a few new DIY projects...but I've forced myself to hold off until I get some of the smaller things done that have been bugging me for months.You know those little things you notice over time and...

Apr 2022

How to Use Up EVERY Last Bit {Food, Candles and Toiletries}

Three easy ways to use up the last little bit of SO many items in your home!I really hate throwing away unused product or food. It's one of my things...and probably stems from the "clean plate club" mindset I still fight in my head as an adult. ;) It just bugs me to let things go to waste...I used to tear containers apart just to get the last little...

Apr 2022