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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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A Pretty Backyard Pond Makeover

By: Diy maven May 22, 2013

Okay, having a pond in your backyard is pretty cool, so even before its makeover, Nan's pond was enviable. (At least, I would have taken it.) But, in the 7 years since she and her husband built it, the pond had… Continue Reading

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How To: Make Duct Tape Containers for Dad (PLUS Free Printables)

By: Diy maven May 21, 2013

Show the DIY Dad you care with these cheeky duct tape containers. Actually, they're more crowns than containers, but that's perfect for the King of DIY. Carrie from Half Baked - The Cake Blog shows us 

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From Avocado to Jade: A Green Kitchen Done Right

By: Diy maven May 20, 2013

Designer Constance Ramos helps us see how to do green the right way in this  1970's kitchen makeover. The old avocado countertops looked a bit sickly, so Constance had them replaced with

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How To: Turn a Mini Mason Jar into a Cupcake

By: Diy maven May 17, 2013

When is a mini mason jar cupcake fake but still eatable? When it's Pauline's absolutely delightful candy jar. It… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Silhouette Lamp Shade

By: Diy maven May 16, 2013

Imagine a plain lampshade holding a secret message that's only visible when the bulb inside is illuminated. Cool, huh? Chica and… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 DIY Garage Organization Ideas

By: Diy maven May 15, 2013

Stuff. We all have it. Especially if we have a garage. And kids. And a yard. And are DIYers. BUT, because we're DIYers, we can easily whip up some of these clever storage ideas that will get our garages in ship-shape in no time. 

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How To: Make a Orimono Pillow

By: Diy maven May 14, 2013

Anthropologie's delightful Orimono Pillow takes patchwork to a new and fresh level. Not so fresh is the price. Eight-eight bucks. Ouch! Mim had the same reaction, so she made a DIY version that set her back a schmeezily $3. The outcome? Nothing… Continue Reading

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An Outstanding Outdoor Room Makeover

By: Diy maven May 13, 2013

Centsational Girl, Kate, helped her friend Cheryl re-do her outdoor living space. The 'room' had a lot of things going for it. Great furniture and a lovely pergola, to name a few. But the space wasn't as 'pretty' as… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 7 Blue Jeans Turned Aprons

By: Diy maven May 10, 2013

Who doesn't have a pair of blue jeans that have seen better days? Usually, I save those for 'work' jeans, but I'm thinking I may have to rescue a pair from the stack to make an 

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