Upgrade the Cheapy Bookshelf

You know those cheapy $15 big box store bookshelves? Come on you know what I'm talking about we all have them, or had them at one time or another...Anyhow- these things can't be beat. They are cheap, sturdy and just plain do the job. But the are pretty  freakin' boring. I have seen countless tutorials on sprucing them up, but here is my own twist. I wanted to spice it up, but quick, easy and painless (by painless I mean cheap).

We started with this black 3 shelf bookcase.

The Teenage Room Makeover-on a budget

So my daughter likes her room daring and shocking, but still super cute. I don't remember how we managed to get to where it is now, but it is definitely time for a change! She wants something more grown up and we are in the process of getting our ready to list on the market, so we definitely needed to redo this room.

So here is the current state of her room (mid-packing for the redo)...

Good Intentions- Part 2 of 3- Check the Coffee Table

Another table purchased by my friend for what was going to be our business venture (that we have since decided against). This coffee table is sturdy and basic, but had great potential.

The only thing missing was the glass inserts. But for $5 you can't beat it.

Re-Revamped Kitchen- Less than $300

So...as it usually goes, in the middle of adding to our kitchen something on Pinterest or another DIY blog change my course.

So hubby, my ever so supportive victim...uh yeah I mean partner in crime, gladly obliged me. :) I am so spoiled, but shhh don't let him know that I know that. ;)

Pinterest Inspired...Towel Rack

Another Pinterest inspiration...seriously hubby has banned me from Pinterest until I get all of my current projects done....what a buzzkill (but he is right...my creative brain had spilled out into my home, I have to say it is kind of scary).

We have been working on our relatively small quaint master bathroom for a while. Not that we are doing a major reno we just kept getting sidetracked. Well I am on a mission to get this sucker finished once and for all.

Part of that is to replace the cheapy towel rod that the builder put in, but I wanted something cool and quaint like the size of my bathroom. Then I found, angels sang and it was magical...only kidding but I am sure you DIYers know what I am talking about. You know that moment when the thing that suits your vision to a "T" it is kind of euphoric...right?!?

Ok so now to knitty gritty...this is what I found, the inspiration-

How to Refill a Lysol No-Touch Refill

I recently realized that ever since we purchased our No-Touch system I have never bought any refills. Don't get me wrong we we have to replace plenty, they have just been purchased by my daughter or hubby in rushed trips to the store. With that being said I was grocery shopping the other day and remembered that we needed another refill, I about feel over when I saw how much these little container, that don't last long at all, actually cost...almost $5. So I picked up a $2 HUGE bottle of Dawn and I was on my way.

The rest of the time in the store I kept thinking to myself...I saw a tutorial on how to refill a Swiffer bottle so I am sure there is a way to refill these Lysol bottles too.

Well I figured it out...so in an effort to save you the trouble and save your pocketbook some cash this is what you do:

So you take your empty Lysol bottle and a table knife...