Fast Fixes Under $500

No time or money for a major rehab? No worries: These tiny tweaks add big-time style on a shoestring budget.

Paint a Chalkboard Turn any open space (including a cabinet door) into a handy family message center. A quart of chalkboard paint will run you about $12—or try Benjamin Moore’s Chalkboard Paint (308), $22, a latex coating that turns any color paint into a writable surface. But be prepared for the mini-Matisses in your family to steal the surface. Create a Picture Gallery A collection of yard-sale frames and ready-cut mat boards offers the perfect opportunity to show off favorite family photos, souvenirs, and quirky artworks. Or, head to Ikea, where simple wood Ribba frames, in a range of sizes in black or white finishes, start at $4.99—and come with pre-cut mats. No fine art on hand? No matter. Etsy is a great source of printable artwork. Just search for a theme you…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2017

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