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Save Money With Do-It-Yourself Projects

By Kimberly Palmer

Posted: December 4, 2008

This time of year might be expensive, but it's also full of opportunities to save by taking on do-it-yourself projects. From holiday meals to Christmas cards to decorative vases, those who are daring enough to start from scratch can stick to their budgets while impressing friends with their creativity. This interactive graphic will show you how.

Do you have your own do-it-yourself project in mind? Describe it briefly below, and one commenter will be randomly selected to receive The Guide to Good Cheap Hunting, recently republished from 1978. Even if you're not up for catching your own dinner, it makes for an interesting historical read.

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.


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