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Roundup: 6 Great Uses of Long Throw Pillows

Throw pillows can be a point of contention in the bedroom. Do you really need more pillows to decorate the bed than you do to actually sleep in it? Well, if you’re a pillow minimalist or live with someone who is, the long throw pillow may be the great compromise you’re looking for. 

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How to: Tasty Homemade Fudge in Only 3 Minutes!

Hi! I’m Rebekah from Potholes and Pantyhose where I share and photograph detailed tutorials of my DIY projects, recipes, photography tips and remodeling endeavors. Homemade fudge. In three minutes. Using only three-four ingredients. It’s not only possible, it tastes amazing! It’ll easily become your favorite go-to recipe. Let’s get started!   

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10 Minute Makeover with Murals Your Way

Wall murals have come a long way since the 1970s. Back then they were basically flimsy sheets of wall paper applied with glue. Flash forward to the 20 double digits. Now we can find them made of heavy-duty vinyl with peel & stick repostionable backings like those from Murals Your Way.  First, let’s take care […]

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How to: Make a DIY Modern Silhouette Cuckoo Clock

In my bedroom I have a small, awkward wall.  Nothing fits there but my vintage library chair, and it has become the neglected space in the room. I recently decided that I needed a clock in my room; not just any run-of-the-mill time keeper, but one that would make my wall of woe a little […]

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How to: Make Decorative Throw Pillows from Recycled Sweaters

Hi!! I’m Rebekah from Potholes and Pantyhose, a site where I share and photograph detailed tutorials of my DIY projects, recipes, photography tips, and remodeling endeavors.  I like to re-invent things around my home, offering a fresh look to a room with little to no cost. So, I had a couple of old sweaters and […]

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How To: Make a Stylish DIY Zip Tie Lamp Shade!

I know the words “stylish” and “zip tie” don’t often go together, but in the case of this DIY lamp shade I think they work mighty fine!  I might even throw “quirky”, “artsy”, and “totally awesome” into the mix.  Just sayin’.   

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5 Fantastic Vintage TV Makeovers

Back in 1977 a Sylvania 25″ color console TV would set you back a whopping $530. Adjust for inflation, that would cost us $1,840 today*. Ouch. Next time you see an old console TV, keep that in mind and then think of these makeovers.   Cool blue and a center shelf make this makeover irresistible.

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Eye Candy: Lamps in the Kitchen

Last weekend my honey and I were rethinking the placement of our kitchen table. We turned it 180 degrees with one short end of its rectangular top very close to a wall. Seeing it there, I had a thought: Lamp. I ran and scrounged up a little ‘save for later’ lamp I had tucked in […]

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Roundup: 5 Totally Awesome Leftover Wallpaper Projects!

After under-ordering the wallpaper for our little half bath a few years ago, I was super paranoid about not having enough when we put up this bold, colorful pattern in our guest room.  Turns out, I completely over-ordered and now we have practically a whole roll sitting unused in a closet somewhere.  I’ve been itching […]

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Roundup: 7 Fabulous Faux Headboards

Whether you call them trompe l’oeil or faux, these plastered-right-on-the-wall headboards are the three C’s: clever, cute and CHEAP! I’m not sure about having chalk dust rain down upon my bed, but the idea of changing up

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Roundup: Utterly Awesome Hidden Beds

Murphy bed. Hide a bed. When we hear those names we think, “Hidden in the wall,” right? Not so with these hidden beds, as they pop out from here, there and everywhere.  Our first entry, pictured above, lowers just like an elevator. As the retailer notes, there’s no need to move any furniture when it’s time […]

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Roundup: 10 Inspiring Budget-Friendly Bedroom Makeovers!

Sure, you can toss thousands of dollars at a bedroom makeover and it’ll probably look pretty great.  But today we’re celebrating the unique creativity of DIYers who make their spaces look like a million bucks on a budget.  Check out our ten favorite budget-friendly bedroom makeovers from the Curbly archives–they’re full of thrifty inspiration and […]

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A Glam Bam Floor Lamp Makeover!

Katie bought this black, stick, floor lamp from Target. She decided to glam it up with some very UNglamorous items, which included, among other things, a bunch of 2-liter Coke bottles and duct tape. Get ready, cuz this is gonna blow your mind….

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How to Clean Up Your Basement (or Die Trying)

There is a secret I’ve been hiding. It is large, and it is dirty, and might even be in violation of a few state and federal laws. But hiding it doesn’t make it any less real, so I’ve decided to just come out with it: This is my basement. And before you get any weird […]

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Roundup: 5 Plastic Spoon Pendant Lights

Remember the plastic spoon rose? Turns out that is just the tip of the iceberg as far as spoon-crafting is concerned. Take for example these (dare I say?) gorgeous spoon pendent lights.  Holes in spoons negate their intent, but they also take artist’s Daisuke Hirawa creation (pictured above) into

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More Than Just Paint: 5 Inspiring DIY Dresser Makeover Ideas

A coat of fresh paint can change a worn piece of furniture into something new altogether, and has served as a tool in every DIY design fan’s arsenal. And sometimes, the piece is just right to create even more impact with texture…giving a piece a custom, hand-designed look. Here are five DIY ideas to give […]

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