A kitchen makeover has the greatest potential for increasing the value of your home, but it can also come with the biggest price tag.  If you’re on a budget (and who isn’t, these days?) there are still simple things you can do that will improve your kitchen.

These are some simple ways to improve your kitchen.  Each of these ideas can be complete for less than $1000.

For more ideas information, visit the website for This Old House Magazine.

A headboard is the perfect finishing touch for any bed.  Depending on the materials used, it can be the focal point of the bedroom.  One of the most striking headboards that we’ve seen in a long time is the mantelpiece headboard shown here.  This one was created from a discarded headboard that was refinished and filled with a piece of plywood covered with foam and brown velvet.  Another alternative for a mantel headboard is constructing one from lightweight architectural trim.  Visit the Fypon website to find out more about their trim.

For more details on how to build your own mantel headboard from a ready-made purchased, refer to the instructions on the DoItYourself website.