Before the Internet, I relied on magazines for ideas for decorating and renovating the home. Now, a good portion of my ideas come from bloggers and retailers’ websites. Home improvement websites, such as Lowe’s, Do It Yourself Network, DIY.com (one of my gracious sponsors), and Better Homes and Gardens, offer loads and loads of photos, ideas, and how-to articles. instead of spending money on magazines, i just visit their websites for ideas.
However, I do still like the printed word. So I get free magazines, too! Lowe’s offers free periodicals. There is one for Gardening, Creative Ideas, and Woodworking. I get them two or three times a year. The photographs are a big help. I also visit my local library and check out the many home magazines there. They have This Old House, Old House Journal, Architectural Digest, and more.
Getting ideas does not mean you need to fork out the dough. Get them for free!
April 24, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Thanks for the tip. I looked at the magazine online and loved some of the ideas.