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5 Milk Crate to Cabinet Makeovers

Doorstep delivery of dairy may not be as popular as it once had been, but the crates which transported said milk products certainly are. We’ve seen other reuse ideas for milk crates before (here and here), but for today’s little round up we’re concentrating on cabinets. Take a gander:

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Make an Oversized Antique Glass Mirror

A worn oversized mirror is something I’ve been on the market for since I bought my house. They’re ridiculously expensive and completely out of my price range. Since it’s been three years and one hasn’t magically been bestowed upon me for a reasonably price, this is the route I plan on taking.  

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Ginger’s Major Mosaic Kitchen Makeover

Not everything is big in Texas…especially not my 650 square foot condo that I felt needed a little excitement.  Everyone knows the kitchen is the epicenter of one’s home (no matter how small), so I figured this would be the best place to create a piece of art that would inspire my cooking as well […]

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DIY Kitchen Storage Organization

Organization plays a big role in a house, but nowhere is it quite as important as in the kitchen. There’s just so much stuff in such a small space that it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Here are a bevy of project ideas: recipe storage, cookie sheet organization, spice containers and more.

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How to Make String Gardens: 7 DIY Options

The only thing I love more than when readers share projects they’ve done inspired by something I’ve posted is posting the pictures of the projects themselves. Here are three that were sparked by the String Gardens.

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Genius Colorful Fan Makeover

Okay peeps, alert the media, because this makeover is genius. Genius, I say! (It also makes me wanna smack my head and ask myself why I didn’t think of it on my own.) Check it out, a cheap-o Hawaiian Breeze fan went from boring to brilliant with the help of a can of

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Roundup: Alternative Uses for Old Spice Racks

Spice racks. They’re not just for kitchens. Plus, the ones used in this roundup are those dime-a-dozen kind that you can find at just about any thrift store or rummage sale these days. Clever storage for peanuts…doesn’t get much better! The first one, pictured above, found new life in

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Kitchen Cabinet & Countertop Makeover Madness (Tutorials Included!)

This month we at the Curb honor the almighty kitchen. Why the adoration? Because, besides oftentimes making or breaking a real estate transaction, they are also the heart of the home. They deserve special attention and, yes, some investment on our parts. Investment, however, doesn’t have to mean expensive. Oh, no, no, no. In this […]

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Roundup: Five Fabulous Ottoman Tutorials!

Ottomans. Footstools. Whatever you call them, I call these tutorials to make them fabulous. The first one, pictured above, comes from Kara who used an old coffee table to make hers. Follow this jump to YHL for the entire tutorial. Next we have Diane’s

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How to Make a Log Side Table

All this recent log talk made me fall back in love with a leftover from last summer’s tree maintenance. The trimmers charged about 500 bucks for all their work. Since I had all the supplies on hand to make it, my new log side was free, which sort of helps make up for that 500 […]

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The Chapter Wall

If you’d come into my home, you’d see the occasional punctuation (@ and &) hanging on the walls as well as a framed dictionary entry (triptych), but never EVER in my life had I considered transcribing an entire chapter of a book onto a wall. But that’s exactly what Liz did in just TWO WEEKS. […]

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How to Take ‘Dutch Master’ Still Life Photographs

A couple years ago, my photography mentor showed me a picture he took that looked like an oil painting in the Dutch Master vein. There was no fancy Photoshop manipulation. Just really beautiful, natural, evening light and great timing. Since seeing that picture, I’ve been a little obsessed with recreating the look. Some direction from […]

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Alternative Uses for Coffee Grounds: Free Download

Coffee grounds, the familiar byproduct of your daily brew, are, in fact, a treasure trove of alternative uses that extend far beyond your morning cup of coffee. Rich in nutrients, coffee grounds make an excellent addition to your compost pile, enriching the soil and promoting healthy plant growth. Their gritty texture also lends itself to […]

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