Do it yourself project

Owning your own home is definitely quite costly.  Always some thing to fix, and of course, if you are anything like me, there will always be some thing you want to redecorate or remodel. 

I have been without a roommate for a year now so money has been a little bit more tight, but I found a great way to jazz up my back porch so that it is more inviting and enjoyable.

I started with these free chippendale planters from my parents, that are probably around 20 years old.  You could definitely tell...  They are borderline dry-rotting!

I went to Lowe's and I bought a can of spray paint.  Total cost $3.00

Easiest do-it-yourself project!  Took me all of 20 minutes.  Only problem was my right arm was sore for about 2 days from spray painting!  Does that mean I'm out of shape?!

Final result!  I bought 2 New Gunea Impatients to brighten up the back porch.  They were $16.99 a piece.  Not bad huh?  And the best part is, they require no sun!  Perfect :)

I also went to Target and bought these for my little table and chairs set.  Just a minor redecorate, but it has made such a difference!