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Articles by Molly MC


How To: Stencil the Easy Way

Adding a pattern to the back of a bookcase or china cabinet is a great way to give it a shot of personality. Linda figured out a great way to do it with ease AND a fear of commitment.  

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How To: Curate a Gallery Wall

So you wanna hang a gallery wall. You’re not alone! They are an awesome way to fill up a big space with art and photos you love. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when planning yours.

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Two Room Kitchen Makeover

Naomi’s client had a kitchen spanning two poorly functioning rooms, divided by a load-bearing wall. They invested in a support beam that opened up the space in one impressive way.

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Build a Pet Crate Coffee Table

I once had a friend who asked if baby toys came in beige because they were so unsightly. You could say the same about dog crates. So Erin Loechner came up with a modern and practical solution.

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Marble Countertop Alternatives

Love the look of marble but scared about the maintenance? Before you put the red wine on lockdown, here are a few options that give you the appearance you’re going for without the worry. 

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DIY Bookshelf with Built-in Desk

Elisabeth’s dining room works triple duty as a sewing room for herself and a place for art projects with her boys. When she needed a large wall storage solution, she considered many store-bought choices before her hubs went the DIY route.

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Roundup: DIY Outdoor Furniture Ideas

Um, have you tried to buy outdoor furniture lately? It’s expensive! So, rather than wait ’til the end-of-season sales roll around, take matters into your own hands. Here are seven awesome DIY ideas for you.

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Kitchen Makeover: Paint it Black

Last Friday, I posted this kitchen makeover and a commenter mentioned she’d love to see some non-white cabinet makeovers. Ask and you shall receive! Check out Cassie’s new and improved kitchen.

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Roundup: 7 Creative Upcycled Planter Ideas

One thing I learned while researching this blog post? You can make a planter out of anything. Seriously, anything. I left the toilets out (you’re welcome), but take a peek at seven other charming ways to give your green thumb a workout.

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Makeover: First Class Kitchen Upgrade

This builder-basic kitchen didn’t just get a facelift. It got an entire face transplant! Not only does it look like an entirely new space, even though the layout didn’t change one iota, it looks completely professional-grade. See how this homeowner DIY turned out.

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Eye Candy: 8 Fabulous Front Porches

I have always been a front porch kind of girl. I love watching the world go by, waving to the neighbors and feeling inadequate as joggers run by. Today we look at 8 front porches I would gladly perch on. If any of them are yours, don’t be surprised to find me sitting there someday!

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Roundup: 8 DIY Small Space Garden Ideas

I don’t have the greenest of thumbs, but with spring in full force where I live, I am eager to get outside and play in the dirt. Not all of us have a lot of land to work with, but these small space garden ideas prove that it’s no excuse not to get growing. 

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Lovely Laundry Room Makeover

Capree’s Laundry Room Makeover Roundup last week had me itching to see more! (Maybe it’s because my laundry room is a bit dungeon-y.) Well, Bryn’s was lacking natural light, not to mention, the function she really needed. See how she gave her wash-and-wear room some “dry clean only” sophistication.  Bryn added some task lighting beneath […]

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