When your couch cushions start to sag, it doesn’t mean it’s time to toss it! You can easily make those sagging cushions look like new with this easy and cheap trick!

For this project, you will need:

– A large piece of foam

– Polyester fiberfill

The first step is to take off all the cushions and place the piece of foam on the couch.

Next, cut open the back of your cushions along the seam. Fill them with fiberfill until they have fluffed back up. Sew the opening closed by hand or with a sewing machine.

There you have it! Your couch will look brand new, just like out of the shop! This is perfect for those who can’t afford a new couch, and want a quick fix on the cheap. Check out these before and after photos!

Photos: Marigold Mom.

Since almost all July 4th celebrations happen outdoors, getting our porches ready for the big day is a must! Dress up your porch with patriotic pillows, flowers, flags, and other accessories. The sky is the limit! Take a look at these festive July 4th porch ideas you can re-create yourself, and for cheap, too!

1. Get Creative

We’re loving this shutter painted with a star and stripes. The burlap garland draped over it gives it a rustic feel, and the DIY scrap wood firecrackers complete the display. Recreate the look yourself using a reclaimed shutter, and scrap wood or logs.

2. Budget-Friendly

To decorate your porch for next to nothing, try these tissue paper fan decorations! Dollar stores are a great place to find tissue paper on the cheap, and you can hang up the fans using tape. Try hanging them on twine for a fun garland. Tutorial here.

3. Add Flowers

Put together a few hanging planters with red, white, and blue flowers. Hang them up in groups for a more dramatic effect, and don’t forget to stick a small flag in the middle!

4. Use Palettes

Reuse that palette that’s headed for the landfill with this easy DIY! Simply paint on the American flag! Place it in a corner of your porch and decorate by adding potted plants.

5. Pillows and Cushions

Adorn your porch swings and chairs with festive pillows and cushions. It’s the easiest way to change the look of your porch instantly and add a splash of color. If you don’t want to buy new sets of pillows, make slipcovers!

6. Decorate With Vintage Flags

If you’ve got a few vintage flags in your collection, show them off by standing them up in a vintage bucket or pot. We like how in this rustic display the large flags take center stage, and the smaller ones adorn the outer edge.

Photos: Hoosier Homemade, Martha Stewart, Josie Jones and Co., Neftali Valadez, Gail’s Decorative Touch, Flickr.

We’re seeing apple green everywhere! It’s the hottest hue for summer, and it’s easy to add it to your everyday decor. Whether you want to go all-out and paint your walls, or just simply change your patio cushions, we’re here to show you how to incorporate it into your home!

1. Paint the Walls

The pale green walls in this dining area add an airy and feminine touch to the room. The rug is a different shade of green, and introduces a pattern to the space. The country-style table makes the room feel relaxed, without taking it over-the-top.

2. Change Your Patio Cushions

These green patio chairs and matching cushions add a bit of fun to this patio. The white linen above the table shields the area from harsh sunlight, and the green bamboo in the back adds a bit of zen to the space.

3. Add Candles

A cheap way to add some green into your home this summer is with candles. We’re loving these succulent candles from Out of Gray.

4. Throw Blankets

This throw blanket compliments the cast iron bed nicely, and the white and beige sheets and pillows neutralize the green walls. A simple trick to update your bedroom or living room is to add an inexpensive throw blanket. A small pop of color can have a big impact.

5. Ceramic Bowls

These apple bowls from The Cookshop are too cute! They add the perfect touch to a summer BBQ for salads, dips, and chips!

Photos: BHG, Archi Lovers, Out of Gray, Betsy Speert, The Cookshop.