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Before and After: Grody Tin Shelf Gets Pottery-Barn-Style Makeover

FrouFrugal I found this makeover tucked in the much bigger makeover Suesan gave her 164-year-old federal-style brick home, which in and of itself is pretty amazing. She tackled everything in that makeover and documents it as well. BUT when I was perusing all her hard work, this grody, tin shelf really stuck out. Probably because […]

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How To: Make a Colorful Circular Trivet out of Scrap Wood

Brittni Mehlhoff I’ve had these scrap pieces of masonite for quite some time now. So I thought I’d turn them into something useful, by making these round, decorative trivets. FYI, this project does involve power tools, but there’s a way around that if you don’t feel comfortable using a bandsaw or jigsaw. So be sure to […]

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Make It: DIY Retro-Inspired IKEA Storage Hack

Casey Starks IKEA products are known for being easy to customize, but sometimes those plans don’t quite work out. I came across this unfortunate IKEA Fira unit at the thrift shop. Its previous owner got creative with paint, glue, and origami paper. No wonder they donated it — it looked terrible! I’m always looking for […]

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Top 10 Tips For Keeping Your Living Room Clean and Organized

Paul Davis Architects It’s hard to keep the living room clean, I know… especially during the busy summer season. After all, it’s called the living room for a reason. So today I wanted to pass along a few tips that will help you curb the clutter for good. I’ll give you some ideas that will help you strike a […]

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Eye Candy: 17 Awesome Workspaces to Inspire

Is your workspace in need of some TLC? If you work from home, you probably spend a whole lot of time in your office. Unfortunately though, you may not always have the time to clean up, reorganize, or add the style touches you’ve been wanting to. With that in mind, I’ve rounded up some amazing […]

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10 Ways To Get Organized Using Recycled Materials

Vida Mas Verde I don’t know about you, but summer is the season when my bank account suffers the most. So spending tons of money on organization is not very appealing. But there are alternatives – and they’re hiding in your recycling bin! Click through to see ten ways to use old containers for new […]

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10 Super Clever Home Organizing Hacks

Brit + Co. I love finding new organizing hacks… you know, the ones that make you say, “why didn’t I think of that?” So I thought I’d round up a few of my recent favorites. Ten, in fact. Click through to check ’em out!   

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Roundup: 12 DIY Ways to Keep your Office Organized

The struggle to keep your office organized can feel like a real chore. Paperwork piles up, pens and pencils are nowhere to be found when you need them, etc. With some easy DIY solutions, though, you can get your office organized over the weekend, or even in an afternoon. All you need are a few […]

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Roundup: 20 DIY Planter Ideas to Try This Summer

This year, I feel like I’ve been collecting plants, succulents, and cacti like nobody’s business. Far more plants than I care to mention, however, are still in the plastic containers that I bought them in though. Whoops. Are you in the same boat as me? If so, I have you covered with this DIY planter […]

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9 Tips for Smart Kid-Friendly Design

Melissa Oholendt Creating a home that’s both stylish and family-friendly can be a hard balance to strike. But, with some creativity and clever space planning, making your home a place that can be safely enjoyed by the entire family is achievable. We’ve rounded up a list of nine tips that blend style and function. 

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Roundup: Gorgeous Outdoor Curtain Ideas and Tutorials

Sweetie Pie and I are putting the finishing touches on a pergola which we’ve incorporated onto our existing deck. It’s looking great as is, but I’m thinking I might want to add some outdoor curtains to the space. I’m not sure what kind of a hassle they are. You know, damp, mold, bugs, etc.  (If […]

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Eye Candy: 11 Inspiring Yards That Are Grass-Free

The grass is always greener… when there is none? There are tons of ways to landscape without the green giant and we’ve rounded up eleven of them right here! From flowers to gravel to stained concrete, you might just want to say buh-bye to that large water bill.      

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How To: Create a DIY Stamped Statement Wall

Shehzeen Rehman I am kind of obsessed with home design. Ever since I’ve had a place to myself, I’ve used my downtime to do something with the house. And creating something out of a mass of rejects is usually my weapon of choice. Other than a few key pieces of furniture, everything at my place […]

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10 Creative DIY Flower Arrangements For Your Next Barbecue or Party

Better Homes and Gardens My flower arrangements always tend to look the same. Multiple stems of the same type of flower in a generic glass vase. Maybe some of you have the same habit? Well, in the hopes of solving that problem, I’ve collected some inspirational centerpiece ideas that would be perfect for the picnic […]

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Before and After: 8 Easy Tips for Styling a Nightstand

Brittni Mehlhoff Does your nightstand look anything like this one, almost completely bare except for a few remotes and a weird light? Guilty as charged, over here. Until, that is, I took the time to actually style it. Now it looks like a grown up’s nightstand, as opposed to a college kid’s. See how I […]

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