Inspirational Homework Stations & Easy Kids Study Spaces

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March 26, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Ready to organize the home and create a DIY kids study space? These 15 Inspirational Homework Stations are Quick and Easy Homework Spaces to provide the kids with easy access to school supplies, quiet areas to work and bright colors to get the creative juices flowing.

Best Homework Stations

It’s been awhile since we shared our Homework Center Ideas. We realize the need more and more for the return of these work from home school rooms and zones. We have put together some of the Best Homework Stations to inspire you to get working!

Kids Study Spaces

It can be easy and affordable to make Kids Study Spaces and Homework Centers. Take a look at these inspirational ideas to get started with home schooling or finishing school work.

It’s possible to build a desk/homework station for under $100. Using Stackable 3-Shelf Organizers, Sarah made a desk using a $19 Ikea Counter Top. She ideally was going for butcher block and could have easy made it with Butcher Block Self-adhesive Vinyl. | Pretty Providence

Small spaces? Turn a closet into a homework center. We love the unique touches on this study center. | I Heart Organizing

Create this simple DIY Rotating Desk Organizer lazy susan for an easy school at home Homework Station in under 10 minutes! It keeps all supplies at your fingertips! Portable and perfect for moving from room to room and space to space. | Busy Creating Memories

Organizing doesn’t have to be costly. We love this frugal friendly Dollar Store Hack. Get ready for a clutter-free school zone with this simple Dollar Store portable homework station and our free printable label! | Simple Made Pretty

Create a homework station for your kids by using a metal rolling utility cart to store books and other school supplies. This allows you to move school work from room to room and space to space. | Suburble

If you are using common space like a dinning room table and need privacy, consider making homework station privacy boards using a white tri-fold project board. So easy and each child can customize and design their own space. | Mom Advice

Have a wall of clipboards you can easily rotate art work, calendars or to do lists. So easy to lift the clip and remove. | Clean and Scentsible

This was done in a classroom but can easily be done to organize a homework space at home. Check out Michael’s Belmont frames – they are affordable. | Dandelions and Dragonflies

A homework station can be as simple as a binder. Grab this one with printable sheets for organizing. | I Heart Naptime

Use a nook and chalk paint to create an inspirational space for homework. | By Dawn Nicole

Use a hanging shoe organizer to sort school supplies making an easy, tucked away homework center. | A Bowl Full of Lemons

We shared this hidden closet idea in our Homework Center Ideas but wanted to share it again. Turn a crawl space like under the stairs storage into a quiet reading nook, art center or school work area. | Rebecca Propes

It doesn’t have to be expensive. Grab a $22 Home Depot pegboard and mount over a tabletop or desk. At a touch of hanging baskets, hooks, and cups to keep homework supplies within reach. Amazon has Pegboard Organizational Sets.| Claire Collected

Turn a corner of the playroom or kitchen into an area the kids can work or create. Just grab a pre-existing table and chairs. This homework station is complete with build-in chalkboard and art display board. Love the v-groove paneling. | The Project Girl

Want to involve the kids? Grab the sewing machine and make these adorable Seat Sacks for the Kids’ study corner. | Scissors and Spatulas

Take a look at our original Homework Center Ideas (also with Family Command Centers!) Pin to Pinterest.

Create a cozy nook with these Creative Reading Corner Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

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March 24, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

These homemade dishwasher tablets offer a hint of lemongrass. They are an easy recipe to add to your kitchen cleaning supplies. These DIY dishwasher pods store easily in the kitchen and are frugal-friendly!

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

We have been cleaning like crazy. Isn’t that what you do when you are nesting at home? Maybe it’s spring, maybe it’s the added germs, either way, I am working hard on deep cleaning the home both naturally but effectively.

Sometimes everyday household products can be made with the simplest of ingredients. Recently, we made homemade dishwasher tablets using Lemongrass.

If Lemongrass isn’t your scent, also consider orange, lavender, or your favorite smell for the kitchen!

Homemade Dishwashwer Pods Ingredients

Only a few ingredients you might even already have in your home!

1-1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
3 tablespoons Salt
1/2 cup water
45 drops essential oils (we used Lemongrass)
Silicon Mold

Optional: We stored ours in a glass jar with a lid. I would suggest a glass jar with an airtight lid. I see many of them come with an adorable chalk label.

DIY Dishwaswer Pod Directions

Mix washing soda and salt together in a bowl.
Mix water and oils together and pour into dry mixture. Stir well.
Place a dollop of mix into a silicone mold and press firmly into the mold. Scrape away the excess with the side of the spoon.
Let set overnight/24 hours to dry. Pop out of mold.

To Use:

Place 1 tablet into your dishwasher soap tray and wash dishes as usual.

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Also check out our Bath Bombs for Kids – Pin to Pinterest.

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Originally posted December 2016, Updated March 2020.

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Declutter Your Home Checklist Monthly Challenge

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December 9, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 7 Comments

New Year’s resolutions or spring cleaning, whatever the reason we have a 31-Day Challenge for you! Download this PDF printable Declutter Your Home Checklist. Declutting tips and tricks to simplify your space. Less is the new more!

Declutter Your Home Checklist

Are you spring cleaning? Has the last extended family member walked out of your home from Christmas? Whatever your need, a New Year’s Resolution or the transition into the spring season, we have a 31-Day Declutter Your Home Checklist to challenge you to simply your home!

Less is the new more!

Daily Declutter Challenge

Girl, I got your back. As a mother of five, I have learned to swim in the chaos of motherhood. By swim, I mean tread water. (At least, I am not drowning, right?!) Speaking of drowning, some things I find I am drowning in is clutter. Boxes, stacked piles of mail, broken and mis-matched toys, single socks (right?!), clothes that are too small, clothes that are dirty – it’s piles and piles of “stuff!”

I accepted the KonMari Challenge with Dollar Store Solutions, but the clutter seemed to return. That is why I have to pull out a Monthly Declutter Challenge a few times a year. This spreads out my to-do list, gives me direction for cleaning up our home, and makes the task fun!

Introducing our…

31-Day Declutter Checklist

How can I declutter my house quickly? Step by step and day by day is your answer.

We have a daily guide and checklist to tell you where to start decluttering.

Day 1: Holiday Decorations and Cards

Day 2: Kitchen Cupboards

Day 3: Kitchen Drawers

Day 4: Fridge and Freezer

Day 5: Cookbooks and Recipe Cards

Day 6: Cleaning Supplies

Day 7: Paperwork and Mail

Day 8: Desks and Desk Drawers

Day 9: Junk Drawer

Day 10: Bathroom Cabinets

Day 11: Makeup and Toiletries

Day 12: Nightstand and Dressers

Day 13: Bedroom Closests

Day 14: Underwear and Sock Drawers

Day 15: Linen Closet

Day 16: Craft Supplies

Day 17: Basement and Attic

Day 18: Laundry Room

Day 19: Medicines and Vitamins

Day 20: Magazines and Books

Day 21: Garage Storage

Day 22: Vehicles

Day 23: Garden Shed

Day 24: Kids Dressers

Day 25: Kids Drawers

Day 26: Kids Toy Boxes

Day 27: Kids Books, Puzzles and Board Games

Day 28: Porch and Patio

Day 29: Pet Items

Day 30: Electronics

Day 31: Photos on Phone

Declutter Tips, Tricks & Solutions

Initially, this Declutter Your Home Checklist seems very daunting. We have some declutter tips and hacks for your challenge to keep your sanity.

Where can I sell my stuff?

Want to make a few dollars? We have a few places you can sell your stuff when declutting. Two places are my favorite. First, Facebook Marketplace is great in my area and typically I make back close to the price I paid on many name brand items. I also like to send my kids clothes to Thread Up (get $10 credit and/or request a ThredUp Clean Out Kit bag.) This allows me to earn money on clothes that no longer fit and buy new consignment clothes that do fit. Lastly, take a look at Decluttr to buy and sell technology.

What if I skip a day on the Challenge?

Things come up, I get it. If you can avoid skipping a day, please do. It can be hard to catch up having to do 4 days of cleaning on Day 31. If you do find you missed a day, move on and come back to that day at the end of the challenge.

What if the 31-Day Challenge is not enough?

Repeat the process the next month. In fact, if you are a real neat freak you can do this challenge every month, for 12 months. Just do a little bit each day!

How often do you do this Declutter Challenge?

I try to adopt the challenge twice a year. Typically January after the chaos of Christmas and then again in late spring/early summer as the end of the school year approaches. If I am doing extra well (or would it be extra bad?), I take on this challenge again at the start of the school year.

I work full time, how can I declutter my house quickly?

Honestly, this is a process. There is no way to tackle all of this in one day, but you can group days or take the challenge on a few weekend. If you are doing it day by day, some of these days require more time than others. For example, I can clean my junk drawer in a few minutes but my Kitchen Cupboards might take a few hours on Saturday. Skip more challenging days and save them for the weekend. Use the weekdays to tackle smaller tasks.

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Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Checklist Challenge. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Reduce the stuff in your home but increase your savings with the 31-Day Declutter Your Home Checklist AND 52-Week Savings Plan!

Before you get started on your Declutter Your Home Checklist, get inspired by these KonMari Dollar Tree Organizational Ideas. Does that item bring me joy? If not, toss it! Pin to Pinterest.

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Moving Binder Printables & Moving Organization Tips

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December 6, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Reading for a move? Download this Moving Binder Printable on Frugal Coupon Living. Printable budget checklist, change of address checklist, box labels, thank you notes and more.

Moving Binder Printables & Moving Organization Tips

In the past two years my family and I have moved – TWICE. One was a cross country move (with movers), the second was moving four houses down (on the same street) while six months pregnant. I {almost} prefer the cross-country move! There was nothing pretty about me walking up and down the street with a huge belly and a load of boxes (yes, protective readers, I know carrying boxes when pregnant is a no-no and I am happy to report, we had a healthy baby boy this past October.) Regardless, I learned my lesson that hot summer, with the worse abdominal cramping. We settled in our new home, though, and with a young baby at home, I am ignoring the boxes in the corner that never got unpacked… because that just happens.

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Staging your home? Look at these Home Staging Tips and Tricks. In our store, look for a coupon code to combine the Moving Binder and this Home Staging Checklist – prepare your home for potential buyers. Sell higher, sell faster!

Home Staging Checklist Printable

Moving Binder Printables

When moving, I discovered the key to having sanity while moving is being organized. Because of my own need, I created a Moving Binder Printable, just for you! Enjoy it and personalize it for your home!

Inside the Moving Moving Binder Organizer

I ordered a 1 inch white 3-ring notebook. I love the ones that have the clear slip outside. This was my bible for moving (lowercase b – wink). For this printable you can get a 1 inch, 1.5 inch or 2 inch binder as I included a spine for all three sizes (then again, go as large as you want and just use a smaller spine printable!

This printable Moving Binder includes 26 pages of content to keep you organized. Many sections have multiple pages.

1.) Cover Page and Spine Title

We made this cover page bright so it is easy to find in the clutter. I recommend, however, always keeping it in the same place in your home so it isn’t lost. Typically the kitchen counter is best.

2.) Important Dates Calendar

Print out as many as you need. We have left the dates open so you can personalize the number and months to your schedule. Add the moving date, moving truck arrival date, home closing date, bill due dates, etc.

3.) To Buy Chart

Organize your purchases with a list of where you bought the item, the budgeted amount and how much you spent. This can be more purchases bigger and smaller! Add these 3-ring binder envelope organizers to store receipts in case returns or claims are needed.

4.) Essential Basket Checklist

When you move you need a basket that has all your supplies. This includes a box cutter, sticky notes, packing tape, scissors, permanent markers, tool kit, etc. I provide a checklist and keep some areas blank for you to add your own content.

5.) Car Inventory Checklist

You also want to include some items in the car – things that do not get stuck on the moving truck. Get cleaning and laundry supplies, pet food, perishable groceries, 7 days of clothing, etc.

6.) Box Inventory

Label each box with a number, the room where it is going and what is inside (this part is optional, but for some boxes you will really care!) If you are moving your entire house, you will need many pages of this document.

7.) Moving Budget Checklist

This checklist includes the cost of moving supplies as well as opening and closing utilities accounts.

8.) Change of Address Checklist

You will appreciate this resource. We list all the places you want to notify for changing and updating your address.

9.) Utility Service Information

This includes the name of the company, account numbers, cost, etc. This would be a good resource/page to print multiples. It also allows you and your spouse to communicate on one page without the question – did you do this? Or what’s that password agian?

10.) Move-in Cleaning Checklist

If time permits, even if just a day, we provided a checklist to clean your new home BEFORE you move in. Trust me, you will thank me later. This also provides a deep clean before furniture and boxes get in the way. Use it for your old home and your new home.

11.) Donation Tracker

For taxes, keep track of all your donations and the value.

12.) Thank You Notes

Thank those that help you move!

13.) Color Codes Box Labels

We have created a color coded label for each area of the home. We left some blank for your personalized use. We also included labels for fragile boxes! The white circles provided allow you to number the boxes. For example Master Bedroom 1, Master Bedroom 2, Master Bedroom 3…

For all of these sections, you can print as much as you need! If you have a really large donation list, print two or more pages of the donation tracker.

Essential Moving Basket

I told you above I included a essential moving basket checklist. Have a small basket in which you keep sharpie markers (for marking on boxes), packing tape, scotch tape, a box cutter, tool kit, paper towels, scissors, something to write with and your moving binder. This will be your best friend when packing boxes and unpacking boxes. Do not forget this basket!

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How to Print at Staples

Please follow the steps below to print your printables at Staples. You can also follow this video tutorial.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.

Moving is hard! There are a few posts you will want to read and save to get you organized.

Moving Organization Tips

For tips and tricks and all things boxing, be sure to take a look at our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest to Organize yourself online.

Before you sell, look at these Home Staging Tips and Ideas including our Home Staging Checklist. Pin to Pinterest.

Need to alert people to a new address. We also created a Free Moving Printable – We’ve Moved! Make sure you also Pin this to Pinterest too!

Older Home Improvement Hacks and DIY Renovations

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November 17, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Need to spruce up your current home? Take a look at these Older Home Improvement Hacks and budget-friendly DIY Renovations you can do on your own!

Older Home Improvement Hacks

We live outside the District of Columbia, in Northern Virginia. Many of the homes here are older. Not as old has our famous monuments, but not far behind (I kid…sorta.) It’s easy to find friends in homes that are a 100 years old and also friends in homes 50 years old. Some homes are in such terrible shape that they are scrapped altogether and a huge mansion is built on .25 acres of land (did I tell you that land cost more than the value of all of these homes?) Additionally, it’s hard to get more than a postage stamp of land the closer you are to the city.

DIY Renovations

With each showing and new home I visited, I had a Pinterest board on my mind (I love these hidden boards! Especially for an account that is so public!) Every visit, I asked myself what could I do to improve the quality of this home and update it. My in goal was to be able to make each home enjoyable environment for our large family of 7 but also with the intention of “flipping” the house to make adequate profit on any future sale we might have. Pinterest became my best friend for DIY Renovation Ideas.

So this post is, once again, for me. Since my board is hidden, I also wanted to share with you what I learned from a number of bloggers to help you with our own older home improvement. Maybe we can pick up some of these Renovation Hacks together and all improve our home project by project, weekend by weekend.

Older Home Improvement Hack

Cassidy is my favorite and chances are high I might be using her $60 Carpet to Hardwood Stairs Home Improvement Hack. The Serene Sweded on Remodelholic is brilliant!

In older homes, outlets always seem to be in the wrong spot. Hide unsightly cords for under $10 with these burlap cord covers. In this case we also used a tan and white extension cord in case of any peek-a-boo showing (though not necessary, I love this brand of cord and it is so affordable!)

So using a return air grill that is 50 years old is quite gross! I think this DIY Home Improvement Air Vent Idea brings a vintage look to the home. Out with the old (grossness) in with new!

You bet this is on my list. I will be repainting bathroom tiles and improving them with stencils! Repaint your builder grade beige tiles with this Home Improvement Tutorial. All the items you need are included in the Hometalk post.

Make your bathroom cabinet look brand new for under $50. Follow this DIY Vanity Makeover.

With these older homes cords are all over the place. Either hire an electrification or learn to cut into the wall yourself or try this Quarter Round Cord Hack from Home Depot. Snake your wires through your baseboards.

An updated banister and painted stair rail will pop with just a touch of color. Paint the spindles white and the hand rail black and you will have a classic and clean look for the cost of paint (and your time!) You might consider adding a seagrass rug runner if you are that talented!

Change the warmth of a hallway or living space by painting gray interior doors and changing the hardware.

Sometimes you are blessed with a vintage green bathroom. Don’t worry if money is not in your budget. In this day and age, we are blessed with a Joanna Gaines who gives us three looks for keeping that green tile until you want to paint or replace it.

So fire places are another thing. I love to flip at switch and it’s on, my husband loves to work for his wood and have a wood burning fire place. Most of these old homes favor him and I had to find a good Older Home Improvement White Wash Brick Fireplace Tutorial.

Cabinets are a whole different story for us. They are old and ugly. In some cases you can almost see the multiple layers of paint throughout all the years and home styles. Upgrade Bathroom Cabinets with this Simple Home improvement Idea. Gorilla Wood Glue, wood pedestals, and scrap wood give this bathroom an updated look!

I love plantation shutters, but they were not in the budget (yet.) I was in desperate need of redoing our window treatments. The house we bought had curtains that were from the original purchase – 1960! For this new home, I went with budget friendly window treatments – light and airy IKEA white drapes, black curtain rods and natural bamboo shades.

Some older homes had terrible ceilings. Follow this tutorial for how to Easy Hide a Popcorn Ceiling. Bella Tucker’s entire kitchen and living space was done for under $500 with Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles. Blah to wow!

Turn an ugly bathroom into a spa oasis. Paint Bathroom Title with a Rust-Oleum Tile Transformation kit. Pink Little Notebook walks you through the entire process.

If a full kitchen renovation is not in your budget, simply replace your and reface kitchen cabinet doors with solid wood doors. This completely upgrades the entire look of your kitchen without the price!

Don’t replace the garage door, instead update your garage door by staining it. We recommended this Minwax Gel Stain.

Shutters can completely change the look of a home. Either paint your existing ones or if you don’t have any, make your own home shutters with this tutorial.

The switches. The light switches have touched 60 years of hands. Blah. Replace all old switches with new style switches.

Add towel bars to any of your fake kitchen drawers under the sink. Gotta utilize all that unused space!

Update the outdated half wall. Turn your half wall into a built-in bookcase with this DIY tutorial!

Guess what? You Can You Tile Over Linoleum. Good thing because ours in from 1960! IN all honestly, I will probably get down to the concrete floor first, but good to know!

These updated shower fixtures are new fixtures without the plumbing work. The total cost is only $35!

Are you moving? Take a look at our Moving Binder to get you organized! Pin to Pinterest.

These Fixer Upper Farmhouse Style Ideas will transform your home. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get inspired by the lady we love, Joanna Gaines, with these DIY Fixer Upper Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Garage Storage Solutions & Hacks

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May 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 3 Comments

Too much stuff? These Easy Garage Storage Solutions will help you organize your home. Inspiring KonMari methods to stage and tidy your outdoor space including shelving, plastic tub storage, and garage hacks.

Easy Garage Storage Solutions

The garage. It’s always the part of the home that gets the most neglected. Have you been looking for areas of your home where you can spark joy? I sure have and am trying to purge and organize to make my home a relaxing space to live. When organizing the home and your outdoor spaces, be sure to follow these Garage Storage Solutions. Utilize lost space on the ceiling, identify a specific place for each item and make it inviting with color.

Happy organizing!

Also take a look at our Home Staging Tips and our KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing Tips.

The a Organizing Junkie has a parking spot for more things than her car. Park scooters, bikes, wagons and more. Each item has their own sign.

Garage storage lifehack! Upcycle a wooden pallet to store long handled garage tools. Fasten to the wall or keep loose like Fix Lovely.

Take lost garage hallway space and transform it into a mudroom space. Get inspired from Homestead128.

Hi Sugar Plum labels her paint swatches and hangs them by her paint shelf!

Easily store your screwdrivers and hand tools. Tutorial on Fresh Crush.

Let nothing hit the floor. Baskets can help organize things that can’t hang. Consider keeping tings in baskets that can easily be transported to your trunk, like these boogie boards! A Bowl full of Lemons is ready to hit the beach.

Build a tape dispenser that holds a variety of tape widths and types. A hacksaw blade will help cut the tape. Details on Popular Woodworking.

Use the studs between the wall like Designed to Dwell. Bungee cords can be roped into to keeping balls in an organized space.

Greet your family when they arrive with a stencil message on the steps like this tutorial form Landeedlu.

Get shopping. Rubbermaid’s FastTrack Garage Hang Rail can be mounted to virtually any surface, keeping your space neat and safe with items off the floor and out of your way…. plus, there is an included PVC cover that you can simply snap over the rail for a clean, finished look.

Reclaim garage floor space by storing seasonal items from ceiling mounted shelves. Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial from Kenarry.

Keep yard tools up and off the floor with this sturdy rack from The Family Handyman.

Would sliding storage help? This organized storage solution can be done in one weekend with these steps from Just Measuring Up.

Take power tools off the toolbench and into organized PVC Pipes. Idea from Heathered Nest for Remodelaholic

For a quick and easy way to store lawn chairs, get two pieces of lumber to make the perfectly made lawn chair bracket. Measurement details on The Family Handyman.

Like Organizing Junkie, have a kids space so that your tools don’t get lost with their things. Plastic bins are perfect. They allow the dirt, water and sand to fall to the floor. Small plastic cable ties will hold everything together including labels.

I think I could eat dinner off this garage floor. A Bowl Full of Lemons is killing the garage storage organization.

Talk about winning with this Dollar Tree garage organization. I would be in heaven if my garage looked as beautiful as I Heart Organizing (Also seen in our KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing)

Utilize the ceiling with these Garage Storage Solutions from The Family Handyman.

Moving? Want to increase the value of your home? Take a look at these Home Staging Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Spark Joy! More storage and organization ideas with these KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing

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March 24, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 13 Comments

Get inspired to spark joy with these KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing tips. Frugal and affordable ways to master the Japanese art of tidying up!

KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing

I have to fess up. An hour long show of Hoarders gives me less anxiety than ten minutes of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Maybe because one show requires me to be proactive and invest my time, while the other show allows me to be lazy and appalled by what I am seeing on television. Either way, both do inspire me to clean and get organized (to a degree.) When going half in my efforts (insert a chuckle), I like to be a frugal as possible. This includes getting organized all my cabinets, closets, and other places that tend to accumulate clutter.

From the garage to the pantry, spark joy and say thanks with these KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing Tips! We are interested to hear what Dollar Store Hacks you try! Keep us posted with your favorites!

Before getting started, download and print our 31-Day Declutter Challenge to organize your home.

This pretty pantry sparks joy! It is organized all with products from the dollar store. This blogger originally had a $600 receipt but brought it down to $20 by shopping frugally. Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | The Social Home

Buy It: We suggest grabbing these Dollar Tree Storage Containers with silver lids.

The makeup drawers are one of the hardest areas to tackle for me. These drawer organization were purchased from, you guessed it, The Dollar Tree. Sort by size originally and then by category. | Sincerely Pau (website no longer working)

Buy It: The Dollar Tree has a lot of drawer organizers. Measure the depth of your drawer before ordering.

Talk about winning with this Dollar Tree garage organization. I would be in heaven if my garage looked this beautiful! | I Heart Organizing

Buy It: You cannot go wrong organizing the garage with these Oval Plastic Storage Tubs with Handles. Colorful and bright, I love that you can organize by color. Plus they have enough room to write on with a Chalk Marker or using your Cricut Vinyl Cutter.

This laundry room makeover is pretty inspiring especially with all her Dollar Tree uses. I love how it stays with one color and every item has it’s place. | Nikki Jayne Papery

Buy It: These are my favorite storage tubs. LIKE FAVORITE! I use them for organization everywhere, not only the laundry room. For example, I put our Magnet Tiles in them and carry them to soccer games, restaurants, in the car, etc. So convenient and the very easy for adult and kid-sized hands to carry.

Genius! Turn a cookie sheet into a family command center – you guess it, only a dollar and such an easy DIY weekend project. | The Crazy Craft Lady

Buy It: Did you know DollarTree sells baking sheets and other frugal baking supplies! I know, I know. It’s amazing. They are amazing.

This deep freezer organization system is easy to implement, easy to maintain, and inexpensive; all you need are some Dollar Store bins and about a half an hour! | Practically Functional

Buy It: For your deep freezer organization, these large rectangular plastic baskets will work! Only $1!

Organized the mail with these upcycled baskets. Be careful for these to not become a place where you toss extra papers but only a spot where you keep what is important. ( I know that bill basket will never bring you joy, but consider at least thanking God for the bills you can pay!) | A House Full of Sunshine

Buy It: I am having trouble finding these Dollar Tree wire baskets.

I cannot tell you how many times one of us has fallen down our stairs. Since one became too much, my husband implemented a “nothing on the stairs” rule. Anyone else have crap that accumulates on their stairs? Pick up baskets and make crap baskets to easily organize what goes up and downstairs. | Sew Many Ways

Buy It: Searched high and low. The closest thing I see are these Square Stacking Storage Baskets. We think spray pained white would be cute. This is the entire current line of Dollar Store Storage Baskets.

You have the see the before on these Bathroom Organization Bins! I love the way she matched the bins to her bathroom colors. | The Country Chic Cottage

Buy It: Find your jam. The Dollar Tree hands endless amounts of Baskets for Organization. Okay, it has an end. It’s end is in your cart. Which did you get?

There is hope for the linen closet with these Organizational Hacks. Can you fold a fitted sheet?| A Bird and a Bean

Buy It: As a reminder, these are my favorite plastic laundry baskets. We use them everywhere!

Turn plastic baskets into locker baskets to organize your shelves (and this shelving vignette looks like a million bucks!) | Little House of Four

Buy It: Get the KonMari Book Shelf Organization look! These Woven-Look Plastic Storage Baskets can be painted!

Turn a plastic laundry basket in a place to organize blankets with this tutorial. Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | I Heart Organizing

Buy It: Yep! You can get the classic Stacking Plastic Laundry Baskets at the Dollar Tree too!

Organize your makeup brushes with these Dollar Store supplies. | Kimspired DIY

Buy It: All the DollarTree Glass Jars Shapes and Sizes your heart desires. Only $1!

Sort your pots and pans with these dividers from the dollar store.| Orgjunkie

Buy It: Simialr but not quite is this Wire Shelf Organizer. More closely aligned is this White Wire Dish Drying Racks.

Dollar Tree bins are perfect for organizing the refrigerator and kitchen. Our family could use these bins! | The Domestic Geek Blog

Buy It: Pick up these Essentials Plastic Rectangular Woven Baskets with Handles.

Divide bathroom toys with dollar store baskets and command hooks. I love that they drain as well. This would be a huge solution in our bathroom – so many toys! | Homemade Ginger

Buy It: As a reminder, these are my favorite plastic laundry baskets. I also think this smaller sized plastic basket set would be better for bathroom toys and small things.

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Organize your playroom by labeling bins so it’s clear where each toy goes! | Clutter Bug

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Keep the bathroom counter top clutter free with this plastic cup and velcro hack. | Living Well Mom

Buy It: So many plastic cups at the DollarTree.com. Shop $1 Kids Licensed Character Cups, or grab Dollar Store Plastics Cups with Straws. You also can get Velcro Squares or Velcro strips you can cut into your own length and shape.

Are you cleaning products tossed around under the cabinet? Organize your cleaning products with plastic caddies. | Neat House Sweet Home

Buy It: DollarTree sells Divided 3-Compartment Plastic Caddies. You’re winning. I’m winning. Our home is about to be organized!

Don’t forget to utilize the bathroom cabinet for extra storage – hooks and baskets do the trick. | Homemade Ginger

Buy It: These Long Slotted Multi-Purpose Plastic Baskets come in 3 packs.

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Curb Appeal Hacks To Increase Your Home Value

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February 24, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Spring

Frugal Curb Appeal Hacks To Increase Your Home Value. Update the appearance for your home for little expense.

Curb Appeal Hacks

One of our most famous posts is our Front Porch Ideas. We wanted to go further this spring and add some curb appeal hacks to improve the expense and appeal of your home. There is nothing more attractive than a well taken care of home from the outside. It’s like putting your best on the facade and as everyone drives by, they don’t see the mess that lies inside – it’s our secret! Take a look at Porticos, flower beds, street number pots and many more ideas to inspire your green thumb and home improvement skills this spring!

Also visit our Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget with ideas that can be transitioned to the front yard too!

To start off, how fun and easy is this tip? Identify your home with House Number Flower Pots from DIY Show Off.

Your welcome and your front porch are everything! Remember it’s their first impressions. Renew weathered wood with this front door home improvement project. Just add SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection.

If time is on your site, build a Pergola Over Your Garage like Lauries. How beautiful is this touch?

The best way to update your curb appeal is paint and it can be so inexpensive! We love this Home Makeover from Beneath My Heart.

Add Appeal with a DIY Portico on a Front or Side Door like this tutorial from Southern Hospitality Blog.

Love of Family and Home shares a cute Side Yard Update and a tip on how to get rid of get rid of weeds.

Transform Walkway Pavers with Lava Rocks from Paint Speckled Pawprints.

Update your home apparel with this Garage Door Gel Stain Idea from Domestically Speaking.

Hide an Ugly AC Unit with this tutorial on First Home, Love Life.

Style with Cents show us how to Update Porch Lights for $1.

Update your Garage for Under $10 like Garden of Love.

Redo your porch and entrance by placing a Mantle Over the Door in this Front Door Miracle from Me and Jilly.

Funky Junk Interiors takes a Pallet and Turns It Into a Garden Walkway in this tutorial.

Camouflage an Electrical Box with this idea from Love of Family and Home.

Add dimension to your home with a Faux Runner Using Paint on your Concrete Stairs like The 2 Seasons.

These Faux DIY Shutters are around $200 from Cozy Cottage Cute.

Stain a Fence for about $100 like Saving with Cents.

Cover unsightly porch columns with this DIY Column Wrap from Balancing Home.

Take a look at this DIY Mailbox Makeover from Beneath My Heart.

Get crafting with your House Number, we love these Paint Sticks turned into a House Number Plaque from A Turtle’s Life for Me.

Need more ideas to inspire your curb appeal? Don’t forget these fun Front Porch Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Visit these Inexpensive Backyard Ideas for Landscaping on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Midsummer Night Patio Escapes are fun, frugal and creative. Pin to Pinterest.

Moving? These Home Staging Tips and Ideas are very helpful! Pin to Pinterest.