Make It: DIY Metallic Geometric Planters in 5 Minutes
Save money on expensive pots and planters with this quick and easy project that will conceal any ugly plastic container in about five minutes, for less than $1 a piece. Using some le...
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One Shelf, Styled Two Ways. Which Do You Like Better?
Photo: Brittni Mehlhoff A few months ago, I used a metal shelving system from Sauder to tame some of the clutter in my workspace. Now that I've moved to a new place, I've found a couple new uses...
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How To: Make a Clay Container for Plants and Other Small Goods
Looking for an easy project to carry you through to the weekend? I think I might just have one for you. Make your own clay pots and containers to hold small plants or jewelry with this simple t...
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Before: A Bedroom that Leaves a Little to Be Desired
Sarahdipity Photos A friend of mine and her husband bought a house last year and have been adding decorative touches since they moved in. One of the only rooms they hadn't added many pers...
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Halloween DIY: Make Weighted Bookends from Dollar Store Skulls
With a couple of dollars worth of plastic skulls, some scrap wood, and a few other materials, you can create a pair of weighted bookends that are strong enough to hold up plenty of books on the...
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Before and After: A Playful End Table Mini Makeover -- Plus a Giveaway!
Last week, I visited my local Sherwin-Williams store to get some paint and tools for a furniture makeover I've been working on. And today, I'm ready to share the results from that makeover. Abo...
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Picking Out the Perfect Paint Color for a Makeover Project
I recently bought a piece of furniture that was in need of a serious makeover. I got it for a steal, but I wasn't a big fan of the way it looked, so I decided if I stripped it down and repainte...
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Best of Curbly: 16 of June's Most Popular Posts
The Fourth of July is tomorrow, which means summer entertaining will soon be in full swing. With the end of June, it also means it's time for another round of Best of Curbly. June was filled wi...
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Best of Curbly: 17 of March's Most Popular Posts
After going through all of March's Curbly content, I thought it would be fun to share the best of the best with you, as part of a new column called Best of Curbly. It's probably no surprise tha...
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Before and After: How To Style a Nook in Your Dining Room
Our dining room area is probably one of the most neglected rooms of the house. I don't do a ton of entertaining, or cooking for that matter, so that's probably why it's gone undecorated for so ...
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How To: Create a Perfect (Simple) Winter Date Night at Home
Valentines' Day will be here before you know it, but it's still pretty chilly outside so a date night at home might be the best, and warmest, solution. Don't you think? Regardless of whether it...
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How to: Make DIY Colorful 3D Geometric Wall Art
Inspired by an Anthropolgie installation I saw a few months ago, I created a three-dimensional piece of wall art that is easy to install and relatively inexpensive to make (the final budget cam...
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Make This! Renter-Friendly DIY Typography Wall Art
When you're renting, wall art can be a sensitive subject. Usually, it involves a whole lot of holes in the wall or a whole lot of painting, only to have to spackle and paint the walls again whe...
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Roundup: 7 Fun and Functional DIY Closet Projects
March is almost over, but spring cleaning has only just begun. I've shared DIY ways to organize your junk drawer in just five minutes and even how to organize your recycling in an attractive wa...
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5 Attractive DIY Ways to Organize your Recycling
We can all agree that recycling is important, but bulky recycling bins are not exactly adding style to your home's decor. With a few simple upgrades all that can change though. Here are five attr...
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Roundup: 12 Dresser and Nightstand Makeover Projects
Yesterday, I rounded up bold, bedroom eye candy; and I'll be honest, I'm still on a bedroom kick today. I know you love makeover projects almost as much as I do, so let's explore the world of be...
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10 New Year's DIY Photo Booth and Party Craft Ideas
Christmas may have come and gone, but the holidays aren't over yet. There is still one more day to celebrate before 2013 - December 31st. Are you ready for it? If you're planning a party at hom...
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How to: Make a Fun and Festive Space-Saving Christmas Tree
If you live in a smaller home, you know that Christmas trees take up a lot of valuable space during the holidays. Space that you may not have to spare. Right? So why not try this fun and fringy...
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How To: Make an Old Thrift Store Lamp Look New Again
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 g...
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Roundup: 8 DIY Table Runner Ideas
There are so many options our there for DIY napkins, placemats, and table runners, it's hard not to want to make them all (even for a non-cook like myself). I mean, just because I can't make bu...