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You can find a lot of reasonable buys at Wal-Mart. But one key to making it on a budget is by donating your time and labor to the project. Do-it-yourself projects will always help you save.
Nate Berkus
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Nate Berkus
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: September 17
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County of Orange
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