If you're looking for a quick refresh but don't have a lot of cash to throw around, or time for that matter, then you'll want to get creative with cool but cheap DIY projects for your home. Whether ...

Whether your DIY projects involve office supplies or pallets and secondhand wood, they all have to come from somewhere. In some cases they're not expensive to buy outright, but some materials can get ...

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

When it comes to killer style, you've got Vogue and Caroline Trentini and vintage midi-skirts — and then you've got dollar stores. Nobody likes 'em. Everybody avoids 'em. In the world of fashion, ...

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The Ms. Cheap Porch, Patio and Balcony Makeover contest challenged readers to share creative ideas for spiffing up a porch, patio or balcony without spending a wad of money. Just in time for spring, I ...

If the exterior of your home got a little worn down and neglected during winter, check out these easy do-it-yourself projects to spruce up your yard and home. Lou Manfredini has been a homebuilder and ...

If your name is Cashworth Von Moneybottoms, there’s a ton of cool stuff you can do at your house just by whipping out your Centurion Card and flinging money at people like a feces-hurling primate.

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