Makeover Tour: A Stylish Senior Home Makeover with Designer Emily Henderson

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the room Emily recently transformed for Fran Ferguson, a resident at an assisted living center. Plus, how she tackled the unique challenges of this room, including Emily's tips for creating a stylish living space for seniors -- and more!

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Before and After: 5 Inspiring Porch and Patio Makeovers

All of these outdoor spaces began as bare, not-so-inviting areas... but with a little imagination and some elbow grease, each one became something very special!

Our Affordable Kitchen Makeover in Action

Last week, we told you about the Wilsonart, one-week kitchen makeover we're tackling for Bruno's dad's fixer-upper. Before the big reveal, we wanted to share some of the design inspiration and choices that went into this space!

12 Stylish and Easy DIY Birdhouses and Feeders

Give those birds something to really chirp about with one of these easy DIY birdhouses or feeders!

5 DIY Techniques for Creating Productive Vegetable Gardening Beds

When planning out your vegetable beds, there are a plethora of options. Find a solution that suits both your needs and budget with one of these DIY techniques!

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Roundup: 15 Budget-Friendly Outdoor Textiles We Love

By: Brittnimehlhoff May 24, 2013

Spruce up your patio this spring with a handful of colorful outdoor textiles that will update the space in no time. These budget-friendly pillows, rugs, tablecloths, and more will modernize any outdoor space in need of a little TLC. The best part, though? Your wallet will be happy because all the items in this guide are under a $100 a… Continue Reading

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Weeknight Meal Recipe: Melanzane alla Parmigiana

By: Matt allison May 24, 2013

Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Melanzane alla Parmigiana is my favourite Neapolitan dish, it's true comfort food for the soul and a perennial, seasonal favorite. It's making has become a family affair as my eldest scours the shrubs in search of our big black… Continue Reading

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Tech Update: Do-It-Yourself Painterly iPhone Cases

By: Lexy.b.ward May 24, 2013

It's always refreshing to check easy projects off of our "to-do" lists. Here's a super simple project that can give your gadget a quick and colorful makeover!… Continue Reading

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The Curbly House: A New Kitchen and Master Bedroom in Progress

By: Alicia May 24, 2013


Our last Curbly House update was a while ago, so I wanted to check in and let you know how it's all going. If there were one sentence to summarize phase two of our home renovation, it would be: Damn you, winter.

Weather has not been on our side this time around. In fact, weather has been our nemesis. We had (too optimistically?) hoped to dig the foundation for our addition in January. But it was freezing, so we thought February… Continue Reading

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6 Sensational Up-cycled Birdhouses

By: Diy maven May 24, 2013

This selection of birdhouses will have you rethinking the wooden variety from here to eternity. 

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How to: Indoor Herb Garden IKEA Hack

By: Faith-towers May 23, 2013

Don't ask me how I came up with this project...it's a long story. Basically, my dog Charlie can jump really high and will eat anything, so I needed to make a wall-mounted planter that I could place out of his reach. So the Vurm herb planter was born.  

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8 Low-Maintenance Outdoor Plants for the Busy Gardener

By: Lexy.b.ward May 23, 2013

Keeping a garden can seem like an intimidating task. It's daunting especially for someone who is a beginner! We've rounded up eight plants that can handle tough love. So even if you don't have a green thumb, they'll still survive and thrive!  … Continue Reading

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Behind the Scenes: How a Window Gets Made

By: Bruno May 23, 2013


This spring, I had a chance to tour the manufacturing facility at Andersen Windows Corporation in Bayport, Minnesota. Bayport is a small town (about an hour from Minneapolis) on the banks of the scenic St. Croix river. It's a beautiful setting, and one Andersen has enjoyed for a hundred years. Preserving the river is really important to the company, and one reason they take great care to produce their windows and doors in an environmentally-conscious way. Read on to see what I learned about how windows get made, and watch my video… Continue Reading

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Make It: Upholstered Garden Cart DIY

By: Brittnimehlhoff May 23, 2013

If you have a green thumb, and love spending time outside in the garden, I have the perfect DIY for you. Learh how to build an upholstered garden cart from scratch, complete with a comfy place to sit or kneel and cubbies for tools and… Continue Reading

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Make It: Modern DIY Brass Chandelier

By: Capreek May 22, 2013

Oh, hey there drop-dead gorgeous chandelier! What's that, you say? You're totally DIYable?! Tell me more!… Continue Reading

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