Miriam's number one tip for amateur decorators who don't want to blow their budget buying a thousand useless Christmas items ...

This 200-watt heater is small, quiet, and comes with overheat protection, so it's perfect for your desk or other small spaces ...

Pool noodles plus plywood plus hot glue plus the fabric of your choice can create a tufted headboard look for less, as shown ...

Santa doesn't have any room on his sleigh for you, so you'll have to make do with a commercial airline. Prepare accordingly.

Fortunately, you can bring back the luster of your floors using a few ingredients that are probably in your kitchen right now ...