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DIY Furniture for Less

Aired on: June 2, 2009, March 24, 2009

With all the spring catalogs arriving, it's easy to get frustrated if buying a new table is not in your budget ... but don't despair! Do it yourself expert and HGTV host Michele Beschen is back with everything you need to know to make your own affordable version of these designer items! "Even though we're not ordering things out of those catalogs, it's a great place to start for inspiration," she says. "Working with the materials you have at home saves every time!" Click on the video for Michele's demonstration, and follow these links for step-by-step instructions to create a concrete planter, a stick table, and a patterned area rug.