A Bathroom In Transition Gets a Much Needed Makeover
Our guest bathroom needed help the day we moved into our home. But, as things go, it got ignored. There were so many more important things to do in the home, and the bathroom wasn't actually in...
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Tips to Style A Plain Jane Builder Grade Bathroom
Here's a typical rental bathroom. Builder-grade materials; not offensive, but very plain and basic. It could be worse, of course, but a lot of rental bathrooms are devoid of style and character...
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These Are the Best Privacy Options for Your Bathroom Windows
Bathroom windows are unique, both in form and function. They need to let light into a small space, while at the same time, afford you privacy. Here's how to get the best of both worlds. Ev...
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8 Simple Home Upgrades You Can Do The Day You Move In
About to move? Do you mostly love your new home, but there are just a few things that are outdated and won't stop bugging you? Don't worry, you can still love your house in transition. Here ...
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How to Repair the Webbing on a Vintage Mid-Century Chair
A vintage mid-century chair is always a great find. Unfortunately, the affordable ones are usually in bad condition, and they get passed up by many buyers because it's intimidating to figure ou...
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Here's How to Start Your Gallery Wall Today, Even if Your Art Collection Isn't Complete
I don't know about you, but I swoon over a good, curated art gallery wall. My Pinterest boards are filled with gallery walls created by designers and really talented stylists/bloggers, and thes...
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A Stylish Rental Kitchen Makeover on a Tight Budget
...aundry out of the dark, unfinished basement). If this were my house, I would have installed another cabinet for a stackable washer and dryer. But since we don't know what kind of washer and dryer the renters will have, we left it open. If they don't have one, they can always use this little area as an eat-in nook. I love putting shelving units in kitchens. They're extremely functional, and pr...
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Salvage an Old Leather Ottoman with Leather Dye
My home is practically filled with ottomans and poufs. I used them as side tables, foot rests, extra seating and so much more. They're also very kid friendly, cozy, and comfortable. So when I f...
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How to: Repurpose an Old Drying Rack into a Stylish Magazine Rack
I love to read magazine and so does my family. Long live the paper subscription! So, I wanted magazine storage for our living room to keep them all in one place. So, let's get to it: how to mak...
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Make It: DIY Photographic Pillow With Light-Sensitive Dye (on the Cheap!)
Who doesn't love a colorful pillow? Moreover, who doesn't love a bold, graphic colorful pillow with a personal touch? This simple technique allows you to print any image of your choosing onto f...
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How My Family Lives Without Cable & Stays Entertained
Heads up: this is not a post about how our family doesn't watch TV. We are a busy family, like any other, but we do love to watch our favorite shows and sports. Instead, I want to share how our...
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Five House Cleaning Tricks I Do Before I Go To Bed Each Night
For my family, when the alarm clock goes off, we hit the ground running to school and work. In the busy act of getting out the door, my morning is much more calming if I do these five simple th...
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Roundup: 20 Extremely Affordable Sofas With Style
Saving for a sofa? The good news is you don't have to tap into your savings too deep to get a quality sofa with great style. Here are 20 affordable sofas that don't skimp on style. ...
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How to: Easy and Adorable DIY Pet Portrait Christmas Ornament
This holiday season, a group of the Curbly writers decided to team up and each of us created a simple and stylish new Christmas ornament. We're calling it the "Curbly Ornament Challenge" but th...
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How to: Elegant and Oh-So-Simple Himmeli-Inspired Christmas Trees
When it comes to stylish Christmas decor, I always love the classic and elegant look of Scandinavian simplicity. I'm especially into the Finnish Himmeli craft, and dig all the ornaments, stars,...
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An Old House Fireplace Gets a Makeover
This is my master bedroom the day we moved into my house. I'm sure you're wondering why we changed anything. The matted down shag carpet was a real stunner, and the house also came with a carpe...
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How to: Turn A Storage Basket Into a Christmas Tree Skirt Without Cutting The Basket
I love a Christmas tree basket so much more than a tree skirt. They finish off a tree with clean lines. My house is full of large storage baskets for toys, blankets, and all sorts of stuff. I r...
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How to: Transform Christmas Garlands and Make Them Look More Expensive
I love Christmas garland. I drape them on doorways, my fireplace, and even my staircase banister. A few years ago, I decided to buy all fresh evergreen lengths of Christmas garland, and I worke...
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Five Stylish DIY Christmas Decor Projects You Can Make For Less Than $15
It's a harsh reality: we all want to do Christmas decor DIYs, but the busy holiday season is always packed family and friends. We want to spend money to "deck the halls" but are saving our penn...
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Make It: A Seasonal DIY Wood Bead Candle Holder
It is that time of year when people gather. I love the look of simple centerpieces and tablescapes. Today I am going to share with you a little DIY candle holder that can be used for a fall tab...