Cheap Home Improvement Ideas
10 Low-Cost Things Homeowners Can Do to Spruce Up
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Keeping up with the Joneses no longer requires costly renovations to your home. Just do what all your cash-strapped friends are doing, and splurge on little pick-me-ups. The New York Times gives you a host of cheap ideas for sprucing up a room.
"When times are tough, women who can't afford a new dress often purchase a new accessory or lipstick to recharge their wardrobes. Known as the ''lipstick effect,'' the tendency applies to homeowners too.Barry Culkin, CEO of Questech Corp., a tile manufacturer in Rutland, Vt., noticed sales of his $5 cast stone and marble switch plate covers rose whenever the economy faltered. Last year, sales of their covers at major retailers were up 15 to 20 percent..."
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