Genius: Building a Pretty Air Return Grille

By: Diy maven Apr 15, 2013

created at: 04/15/2013

Try to find an attractive air return grille at the big box store and you'll be in for a surprise. They won't have any. At least, nothing affordable. Hillary, from The Friendly Home, found a way to DIY an attractive vent… Continue Reading

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Before and After: An Affordable Kitchen Makeover

By: Faith-towers Apr 15, 2013

created at: 04/05/2013

This budget makeover added a dose of personality to an average, somewhat mundane kitchen. Contrast gave the space that pop that it desperately needed, while a new layout added functionality.… Continue Reading

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Sneak Peek: Curbly House Bathroom Reveal

By: Bruno Apr 14, 2013

Our bathroom makeover reveal teaser
Guess what? It still feels like winter here in Minnesota. Last year around this time we were happily painting a new nursery for our then-unborn baby boy, with the windows open and a warm breeze wafting through the house. This year, not so much:

Hey, what's going on here? Isn't this supposed to April?

FYI, here's what things looked like last year for National Painting Week (notice the short sleeves and generally increased level of happiness):

So what's all that stuff sitting in our… Continue Reading

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Kitchen Makeover With a Professional Touch

By: Diy maven Apr 12, 2013

created at: 04/12/2013

Emily from Decorchick fame really wanted a white kitchen. But instead of going the whole DIY painted cabinets route, she opted to hire a professional to do the job. (Probably the best way to go if your budget allows, especially… Continue Reading

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How to: Make an Easy Perpetual Chalkboard Calendar

By: Faith-towers Apr 11, 2013

created at: 04/10/2013

Organization is not my strong suit. Of course, I enjoy being organized, but somehow I never quite get there. So, I thought a new calendar might help to keep my schedule in order. I wanted to make one that I could reuse each month to keep track of my projects and appointments, so I decided to make a perpetual chalkboard version. And then? I stumbled upon the miracle of clear chalkboard paint... and the rest is, well, my own DIY… Continue Reading

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Patterned Paint: Roll-On Paint System

By: Diy maven Apr 09, 2013

Etsy seller Clare Bosanquet of The Painted House offers up a cool way to add print to just about anything that can take paint. Walls, sure, but also paper, cloth and wood too. Each of the… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 Beautiful DIY Flower Vase Projects

By: Matt allison Apr 03, 2013

created at: 04/03/2013

Spring has 'officially' sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, though Winter seems to still be clutching several places in its icy grip. What better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons by cheering yourself, and home up with fresh cut flowers, complete with our DIY vase… Continue Reading

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Un-Makeover! A Painted Dining Table Shows Its Woodgrain Again

By: Capreek Apr 01, 2013

created at: 03/25/2013

We're often sharing makeovers that involve painting pieces of furniture some awesome color or pattern. But what if your furniture is already painted, like this dining table?  … Continue Reading

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Before and After: Drab Kitchen Gets A Fresh New Look

By: Faith-towers Apr 01, 2013

created at: 04/01/2013

I'm a sucker for a good kitchen makeover... and this is one of the best I've seen. The change is drastic, but the methods used to complete the unbelievable transformation were inexpensive and easy to do.… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Goodbye, Grungy Purple Dining Room

By: Diy maven Mar 27, 2013

created at: 03/27/2013

Why paint a dining room 'Friends' purple? Its owner has no idea, but lamented having that particular color on the walls. After saving up some cash, she put a weekend aside and transformed the room into something rather spectacular. Total cost for the new furnishings was… Continue Reading

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Before & After: 5 Basement to Stylish Family Room Makeovers

By: Matt allison Mar 27, 2013

created at: 03/27/2013

Basements are usually not the first place you'd think of turning into your living or family room, but as families expand and space shrinks they may just be the ticket, growing down rather than… Continue Reading

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10 New Ways to Repurpose Wine Crates

By: Faith-towers Mar 26, 2013

created at: 03/26/2013

Wine crates. They're easy to find and they can function in so many different ways. They can be used simply as storage boxes, but today I have some other ideas for you. So head to your local liquor store to grab some used crates and let's get started!… Continue Reading

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Pattern Pop: A DIY Stenciled Kitchen Floor Makeover

By: Capreek Mar 25, 2013

created at: 03/23/2013

Bold patterns aren't just for walls, as this beautiful kitchen floor makeover proves!… Continue Reading

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Before and After: An Office Closet Makeover

By: Faith-towers Mar 25, 2013

created at: 03/25/2013

I don't know about you, but I tend not to organize anything that can be hidden behind closed doors. But when it comes to a home office, organization can boost productivity and simplify daily tasks. This closet makeover is the perfect example; continue reading to see the dramatic transformation.… Continue Reading

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Make It: Fast and Easy Animal Menagerie Storage

By: Diy maven Mar 20, 2013

Organise a crafts cupboard with glass jars | 10 best kids' playroom storage ideas | childrens room ideas | design inspiration | housetohome

Colorful, artful and totally charming. That pretty much sums up these animal storage jars. Great for kids rooms but also craft rooms as well. They'd be very easy to make too. All we'd need are some jars (I'd shop in my recycling bin),… Continue Reading

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