Make your cookie-cutter home look custom with these design tips for every room. Show off your style and be the envy of the neighborhood!

While some areas of the country have begun reopening and relaxing social distancing measures, some of us (myself included) are still planning on staying home for the foreseeable future. So what better time than now to tackle some DIY projects, because let’s face it, folks, we may be here a while.

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Easy and affordable DIY home improvement projects and budget friendly decorating tips to add character to your builder grade home.

In order to have a *chance* of sticking to your home build budget, you’ll most likely need to make some sacrifices and might not be able to get everything you want in your future home. I don’t want this to discourage you though. It’s simply a fact that we all deal with it when building a home. So let’s stay positive and talk about 8 home upgrades that are worth it when building so that you can splurge where it matters!