Home improvement tips and tricks: hands-on projects and decorating ideas on a budget

Rule of thumb : harsh words you need to year

Do-it-yourself projects (for the average renter or amateur homeowner)

Kitchens : on a budget

Bathrooms : temple of doom

The easy stuff : your living room, bedroom, and if you're living large, your dining room

Icing on the cake : time to accessorize

What's the trick? : finding time for these projects (without losing your job, friends, or family).