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How to decorate

4 years ago

I am trying everything but feel I need help. Being on benefits I can only pay so much

Comments (22)

  • 4 years ago

    I don't understand what you want us to do. You need to start cleaning and organizing before you can make the place look nice. I know it may be hard for you but you can overcome and be a winner.


  • 4 years ago

    Seriously?? Get a dumpster and throw all the junk out!!!

  • 4 years ago

    When you say you are on benefits, does this mean welfare? So, this would mean you are not working....right? So, then you can begin to organize and clean stuff up a bit.

    You need storage - badly!

  • 4 years ago

    I need shelves in store room to organise things and throw what I don't need

  • 4 years ago

    I agree but I am fed up now like I need help putting decorations on walls. It is little jobs which have become overwhelming

  • 4 years ago

    I need an affordable joiner

  • 4 years ago

    No you don't need decorations at this point. You aren't ready and if you are short on cash then that's the last thing you buy. Do as suggested above. Check out Facebook market place or craig's list or garage sales for shelving/drawer units. They are usually quite prevalent. Begin in one room. Play 'lets stage my home for resale'!! Organize/tidy up/ deep clean until that room looks like there's room for something more, but STOP there and move to the next room. Once you have been through the entire home you can step back and think about adornment. While you are out picking up shelving etc. keep an eye out for just the right art for your room etc. Buy NOTHING until it's just the thing you were hoping to find!! Less is more!!!

  • 4 years ago

    I am looking for an affordable joiner and when my shelves are ready I can start organizing to put things there. Appreciate your kind words

  • 4 years ago

    You are saying that you're getting benefits and you have the funds for a joiner? Just go to a hardware store or a HD or Lowes to purchase shelves.

  • 4 years ago

    What is this space?



  • 4 years ago

    It is a store room. I need floating shelves and wardrobe rail to organise things. I have found some joiners that help people on low income and benefits. I have also got some shelves but I wish I could put them aright on walls

  • 4 years ago

    Following

  • 4 years ago

    Do you have any DIY skills at all?

    You can put up something like this in that storage room. The bracket is $7.47(will need a few). You can buy a 4' piece of plywood and have the store cut it to the size that you need. The plywood would be cheaper than the shelves - I think.


    If you have 3 or more brackets on the same wall, you can probably have the store cut the plywood to 6 feet or more.


    You can do the same thing on that back wall.



  • 4 years ago

    That sounds like a brilliant idea. I can do things if people are guiding me. I am willing to save and work on it. Found an extendable pole which I will definitely buy. I feel better now. Thank you

  • 4 years ago

    💐🏫

  • 4 years ago

    Also, check out the dollar store for storage solutions, like bins, cubbies, etc.

  • 4 years ago

    Look for 'free' or low price shelves or storage items on FB Marketplace, Next Door, Craigslist and maybe try garage sales.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Organization will a long way in helping you think better and clearer! I would start with decluttering, removing items you no longer need. If need be, get some storage bins in that large closet/pantry space. Once your space is clutter free you can start to build ideas on how you want your home to look!

  • 4 years ago

    To piggy back on what @drsaj is saying, you can go to YouTube and find many, many videos on hacks using dollar store stuff.


    Also - consider a rolling cart for your kitchen to put some of the stuff away.

  • 4 years ago

    What are joiners?

  • 4 years ago

    A joiner is an artisan and tradesperson who builds things by joining pieces of wood, particularly lighter and more ornamental work than that done by a carpenter, including furniture and the "fittings" of a house, ship, etc.[1] Joiners may work in a workshop, because the formation of various joints is made easier by the use of non-portable, powered machinery, or on job site.