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Save piles of cash with these affordable home improvement tips.

With all signs now pointing at a downturn in the economy, CNN Money has 11 home improvement tips that can spruce up your home on the cheap. The list:

Buy square edge, standard color or remnant stone countertops.
Use stock moldings instead of custom ones.
Purchase container plants when planting for privacy. Container plants cost much less than plants that have been grown in the ground.
Use copper pre-fab roofing.
When buying a bathtub, skip the jets and salvage a claw-foot.
Cut tile yourself. This step can save you about 30 percent of the cost.
When hanging windows, gang together stock double-hungs.
For a dramatic hardwood floor, buy inexpensive oak and apply an ebony stain.
Use a kit and less modules when creating a closet organizing system.
Use stock kitchen cabinets when building a built-in media center.

Read in-depth descriptions of each tip at the CNN Money web page.

Author: Dave
Posted: April 7th, 2008
Credit: CNN Money article
Categories: Bathroom, Cabinetry, Kitchen, Appliances, Recycling, Floors

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Home improvement - use surface protection	05/11/2008 01:21 PM	blakeray1
Any home improvement project should have surface protection protecting all surfaces. During construction, accidents happen and for a couple bucks you can protect the floor, tub, cabinet, counter, and carpet. One damaged fixture or floor will bring your cheap home improvement project and turn it into an expensive nightmare. Protect your fixtures during the construction process. Hope this helps Thanks Ray www.blakeproducts.com		Member Since 03/26/2008 Total Contributions 2
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