Amazing Whole House Makeover

By: Diy maven Nov 05, 2012

When is a blank slate not good? When it's a house that looks like Camille's before she and her family took over ownership. The bones were there, they were just covered up by some unfortunate paint and carpet colors that created a rather cold… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a DIY Geoball with Paper

By: Brittnimehlhoff Nov 01, 2012

created at: 10/30/2012

Now that Halloween is over, you're going to need a place to store that extra candy. Or maybe it's time to reorganize your office and start finding homes for your growing pile of craft supplies? Either way, this tutorial can help, and I bet you have everything you'll need to make one at home already.… Continue Reading

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How to: Choose the Cleanest Houseplants

By: Matt allison Oct 31, 2012

created at: 10/30/2012

While I'm blessed to have an occupation that sees me spending a fair bit of time outdoors, most of us spend as much as 90% of our lives indoors. In fact the EPA currently ranks indoor air pollution as the number one threat to public health, but did you know that humble houseplants can reduce the levels of several of these airborne… Continue Reading

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How To: Make an Industrial Shelving Unit

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 25, 2012

created at: 10/24/2012

My husband and I just moved into a new apartment and one of the things that we are lacking is storage space. There are only a couple of closets and we basically filled them to the brim with our eyes closed. So I've been looking for storage options that actually look… Continue Reading

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Make It: Stylish DIY Striped Curtain Panels

By: Capreek Oct 23, 2012

created at: 10/22/2012

Inspired by some $100 curtain panels she spotted from Crate & Barrel (that's 100 bucks each, people), blogger Beckie Farrant did what we love most here at Curbly: she made some herself (for cheap!) and created a tutorial for like-minded DIY decor… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Simple Changes for a Big Impact

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 18, 2012

created at: 10/17/2012

We show plenty of Before and After projects and interiors here on Curbly. Some of the makeovers are huge renovations and others just require a fresh coat of paint and a few extra tweaks. Then, every once in a while, you come across a room makeover that requires little more than a change in furniture to take an interior from outdated to cool again. This is one of those… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a DIY Ombre Glass Pendant Light

By: Capreek Oct 15, 2012

created at: 10/15/2012

Just when I was getting a little antsy with the ombre trend*, THIS project comes along. Dang you, awesome lighting projects! You get me every time.… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Ikea Lampshade Hack

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 12, 2012

created at: 10/11/2012

Have you seen the galaxy trend popping up on Pinterest lately? I've pinned a few clothing DIYs using this technique, and even a pillow case, but a lampshade? I'd never seen that before now. Check this… Continue Reading

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Celebrating Fall with 10 DIY Decorating Ideas

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 11, 2012

created at: 10/09/2012

Fall is my favorite season. Honestly, it is probably the only time of year I think about putting up decorations, aside from Christmas of course. The only trouble I have is that there are so many great projects out there, I never know which ones to try. So this year, I am on a mission to change that and have put together a list of my favorite fall DIY decorating ideas. Which ones will make their way into your home this… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Halloween Cross Stitch

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 11, 2012

created at: 10/10/2012

Cross stitch DIY ideas have been popping up on Pinterest and around the web a lot these last few months, so why not incorporate this DIY trend into the holidays this year? Halloween is right around the corner and this project is the perfect one to get you started on a cross stitch… Continue Reading

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Win a $450 Shopping Spree from Euro Style Lighting!

By: Capreek Oct 09, 2012

created at: 10/09/2012

Curbly and Euro Style Lighting have teamed up to host an Olioboard design contest! Entering is easy (and the prizes are awesome!) -- read on for more details on how to enter.… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Arrow Marquee Lighting

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 04, 2012

created at: 10/03/2012

Looking for a reason to break out the power tools this weekend? I have one for you: this arrow marquee… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Dated Thrift Store Find to Modern Seating

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 04, 2012

created at: 09/17/2012

I never get tired of upholstery projects, and I hope you feel the same way because I have a doozy of a slipcover/upholstery makeover for you today. When you click through, you'll see that the finished project is much more minimal and modern than what you see in the photo above. It honestly looks like a brand new… Continue Reading

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How To: Make an Old Thrift Store Lamp Look New Again

By: Brittnimehlhoff Sep 27, 2012

created at: 09/26/2012

I found this lamp base at a local thrift store and loved the overall shape and indentations. I didn't know if it even worked but for $5 I thought it was worth the gamble. To my surprise, when I got home and tested it out everything was in working order. It just needed a little sprucing up, so I headed out to a home improvement store to pick up some… Continue Reading

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Make It: A DIY Log Slice Side Table

By: Capreek Sep 25, 2012

created at: 09/25/2012

Looking to add a little woodsy warmth to your abode? Then you'll definitely want to put this DIY log slice side table to your to-do list!… Continue Reading

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