10 Cheap DIY and Before & After Projects Under $50

Cambria BoldEditorial Director, Syndication and Off-Platform Distribution
Cambria BoldEditorial Director, Syndication and Off-Platform Distribution
I'm an Editorial Director at AT Media, where I have worked for twelve years. During my tenure here I have been the Executive Editor of Cubby; the founding Design and Lifestyle Editor for The Kitchn; and the Managing Editor of Re-Nest, Apartment Therapy’s late '00s sustainable living site. I live in St. Paul, MN with my husband and our two terrific daughters.
updated Apr 7, 2019
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Yellow floral curtains and a decorative lamp beside a cream cabinet in a bright room with a window view of greenery.
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Innovative DIY projects are always inspiring, but even more so when they’re budget-conscious! All of these Before & After DIY projects can be done for under $50. So pick your favorite and get to it!

TOP ROW

• Easy DIY: Turn Tablecloths Into Curtains
• Before & After: A $30 Reading Bench Makeover
• Before & After: A Front Porch Makeover For Less Than $40
• Before & After: The $50 Redwood Walkway
• Before & After: A Cheap and Chic Bottle Makeover

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Easy DIY: Turn Tablecloths Into Curtains (Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
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BOTTOM ROW

• Before & After: Convert Storage Boxes Into No-Sew Seating
• Before & After: An Old Door Salvaged and Hung
• Pendant Lamp Makeover For Under $12
• DIY Idea: Painter’s Tarp Canopy Under $50
• Before & After: A $25 Bathroom Restyle

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