Thursday, August 20, 2015

I Saved A Bunch of Money Today!


I went to Lowe's today to get all new light switch plates for the two bathrooms and the kitchen.

Have you priced light switch plates lately???

They are out of sight.  The Oil Rubbed Bronze ones ran from $7.99 to $13.99 each.  YIKES!!

So, being the DIYer that I am, I bought the ones in white for $1.18 apiece and 


a $6.00 can of Rust-oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.


I sprayed them with the screws already in the holes so they would be ORB also and they came out beautiful.  Excuse the messy painting table covered in falling pine needles.  

I will show you a photo of them when I get them up but they really turned out good looking.

I figured I probably saved $100.00.

YIPPEE!

Enjoy!

Judy



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20 comments:

  1. TheresaAugust 20, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Brilliant!!

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  2. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 20, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Yay! Thrifty rules!!!

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  3. Joy@aVintageGreenAugust 20, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Great 'work around' - have to pin so I remember for 'next time'. Hi Judy, always look forward to your posts. Hugs.

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  4. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 20, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Smart lady...just think what you can buy with the money you saved!
    warmly,
    deb

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  5. Joy JunktionAugust 20, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    DIY is a Very Happy Word! I'm sure the look better than the store bought!! Blessings, Cindy

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  6. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryAugust 20, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Great job Judy. Things are so pricey. My friend sprayed all her gold knobs on the doors with a black flat paint. She just made a templet and spray them right on the door. Her's look terrific and she saved a lot of money.
    Looking forward to seeing all your pretty bathrooms.
    Have a great weekend and I hope your little ggranddaughter is all well now.
    Mary

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  7. Art and SandAugust 21, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    What a great idea!

    I have several light switches that need replacing.

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  8. Creations By CindyAugust 21, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Love it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  9. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanAugust 21, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Wow! You saved a lot of money and did a great job. Love the new switch plates!

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  10. Sam I Am......August 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I did the same thing with my old towel rods and tp holder when I redid my bathroom and for the same reason and I used the exact same paint! Mine turned out great and I can't wait to see yours up and on the walls. Doesn't that make you feel SO good and on top of that you re-purposed which is so great for all of us. You go girl!

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  11. bj August 21, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    O, don't they look great...we are SAVERS OF THE MONEY GIRLS.......

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  12. MelanieAugust 21, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    I have done the same thing with switch plates due to the crazy cost! I did "invest" (it really wasn't that much because it was only a few) in leather switch plates for the living room and hallway. I'm sticking with just plain white ones for the bedrooms!

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  13. JunkchiccottageAugust 21, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Well look at you Miss DIYer!!!! They look great. You go girl!
    Kris

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  14. Deanies StashAugust 22, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Smart thinking Judy!!

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  15. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerAugust 23, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    My gosh I know switch plates were so expensive. I always paint mine the same color as the walls! To me switch plate should not be seen? But you creativity came through again. You have your blog followers listed twice on your blog roll. And again don't see me, wondering if this is a pattern LOL

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  16. Vickie @ Ranger 911August 24, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Good thinking, Judy! I painted our front door hardware a few years ago and it still looks great. You're onto the finishing touches!

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesAugust 24, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    What a great idea, Judy! I never would have thought of it!

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  18. RURAL August 24, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Judy just got a odd email from your account. Could you email me pls.

    Jen

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  19. cynthia lee designsAugust 25, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Great idea to paint them. Can't wait to see them on the walls.
    ~Cindy

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  20. Teresa KasnerAugust 25, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    What a money saving idea! We're back from camping, I put up lots of pix yesterday. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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