8 Easy and Affordable Summer Home Decor Projects

Summer is already upon us, and if your home needs help shaking off the winter doldrums, a home improvement project may do the trick. Prepping your home decor for summer can be fun — and it’s even easy to do on a budget.

Here are eight of our favorite simple and affordable summer home decor projects that can instantly transform your house into a summer oasis.

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The Importance of Trees in Your Yard: Nature’s Green Gift

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Trees are more than just beautiful additions to your yard; they are essential components of its ecosystem. Their significance goes far beyond their aesthetic appeal. 

Read on as we explore the many benefits and important roles that trees play in our lives, inspiring you to appreciate and nurture these green giants right in your own backyard.

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10 Cheap Landscaping Ideas That Won’t Bust Your Budget

A beautiful, well-maintained yard can drastically improve curb appeal and add significant value to your home. However, not everyone has the budget for extensive landscaping projects or expensive garden designs.

Nationally, homeowners spend an average of $10,000 to landscape a 1/4-acre yard, which includes professional design, grading, grass seed, plants, and hardscaping. The costs can increase dramatically from there.

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5 Room Decorating Basics

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Whether you’re a new homeowner trying to make your place feel like home or a long-time owner staging your house to sell, knowing where and how to begin decorating can feel daunting. While there aren’t any hard and fast rules that you have to follow with home decor, there are basic guidelines you can follow to make your home comfortable — and even increase its value.

Wherever you are in your homeownership journey, here are five room decorating basics to get you started.

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