The Thrifty Woman's Handbook is all about high style on a low budget. Bridget Bodoano, author of the highly successful Handywoman's Workbook, shows that living on a budget doesn't have to mean sacrificing either style or comfort in your home. It's now smart to be thrifty - and it's good for you, your home and the environment. The Thrifty Woman's Handbook shows how to decorate and furnish your home cost-effectively. It includes clever ideas for reinvigorating tired items of furniture, and kitchen or bathroom units, ideas for making frugal soft furnishings, information on where and how to shop thriftily, and tips on the best budget buys. With its winning combination of practical information, style tips, step-by-step projects, colour photographs and cartoon-style artwork, this book provides all you need to know to make the most of your home without breaking the bank. So, whether you just want to live well on a budget or are preparing to downsize to a simpler existence, see how a thrifty approach can help to save not only money, but time, energy, and your sanity.