A few years ago, I used to watch “Design on a Dime.” (Not sure if it is still aired.)
The show was such a riot. I think the homeowner got $1,000 from the network to spruce up their property and the designer on the show suggested (and also made) the most idiotic things for the decor, such as a hanging lamp made of wire coat hangers, toilet paper rolls and tissue paper. The whole place usually ended up looking like a VERY low-budget college dorm room by the time the show was over. The only sensible thing they did was to make offers on and purchase second-hand furniture (from garage sales and ads) and then strip and refinish the item(s). That was the only good idea that came out of this show, IMO :=]
