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Choose a Neutral Trim for the House
Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

4. Choose a Neutral Trim for the House

Instead of buying (and probably wasting) a gallon of trim paint for each room, try finding a neutral trim that will work with your entire home. Crisp white paint never goes out of style, and you won't have to worry about using the wrong can for touch-ups.

Cost: You'll have to forgo trendy paint color combinations

Savings: $50 on paint for 3 rooms


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