March is here and in our neck of the woods, Spring arrived like a lion. If you’re anything like me, the extra sunlight and climbing temperatures make you want to scrub your house from head to toe. To help you feed your spring fever, we’ve compiled a set of PDFs to help you tend your house using items […]
Pretty Please Every now and then I’ll run across a closet organizing idea that’s just genius – simple, smart and ridiculously obvious. I’m sure you’ve had these moments, right? I call them the “why didn’t I think of that?” ideas. Well here they are, all in one place, for your organizational indulgence.
House Bella Until I saw Sara’s window planter box, I had always thought that the domain of such things were outside the house. Thanks to windowsills, they have moved inside. (I love windowsills.) Made with leftover timber
Cleaning products can be expensive. And let’s face it – many store bought varieties have toxic chemicals in them. So why not make your own natural cleaners at home? They’re super simple to make and you probably already have most of the ingredients right in your pantry or under the sink. To take the guesswork out of it, we’ve rounded up […]
A line has been drawn in the sand. With the help of this month’s issue of Domino Magazine, the experts at Refinery29 identify 4 things we should ‘NEVER’ buy in a neutral color. Never? NEVER?? Kind of a strong word (and in all caps, no less) for something
There isn’t always time to clean your house from top to bottom. In fact, there’s hardly ever time for that. But recently, we’ve been using this system – it’s fast and it works. It’s the perfect way to prep for guests or company, or to put your life back in order so you can focus on what […]
Two it Yourself If I could give out genius awards, I’d give one to Melissa & Stephanie for figuring out a way to mount a cheap, standing, clothes drying rack into a MOUNTED drying rack. They lay out the entire process nicely, and once you see it, you’ll
What’s more fun than throwing a party? Sending guests home with uniquely awesome favors, that’s what. Here are ten party favors ranging from colorful to simple to brilliant to amazing and you can make them yourself!
Ages ago, I made a Raggedy Ann cake for my niece Jenna. I used every square inch of my (then) tiny apartment kitchen. Everything was going fine, until I started to slather my 7-minute frosting on the cake. It crystalized and started to look and feel like I added SAND to it. Oh, my, glob. I was in tears. It was […]
It’s a tough decision. Should you paint your walls yourself, or hire someone to do it for you? It’s a lot of work to do on your own, but it’s expensive to hire a professional… and there are a lot of other factors to take into consideration. So we’re here to help you figure out the […]
Since the beginning of time together, Al and I have always struggled with our living room wall; or as I like to call it, the desolate wasteland of blank space. The gigantic flat screen tv, which was one of the only items that made the cut from Al’s bachelorhood to our new domestic life, was such […]
This month has been all about parties, entertaining and celebrations here on Curbly, so I thought we would be remiss to leave out a post on DIY wedding and bridal shower gifts. Wedding season is almost upon us, so you might want to start your DIY projects now! Here are some super creative ideas.
Before Meets After I agree with Lisa: this side table was disgusting. And not for the reason you might think. Yes, the finish needed some serious TLC, but that was nothing in the cootie department. Let’s run through the list. Paper ‘stuck’ onto the top, wads and wads of gum stuck under the top edge, a half-eaten
Housewarming parties are a good excuse to gather friends and family together to celebrate new chapters and new homes — but don’t show up empty handed! Here are 10 gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on the party host’s face and bring a touch of friendship and warmth to their new abode. […]
Photobooth backdrops are quickly becoming the most important decor element for parties and events, thanks to clever DIYers, coming up with amazing backdrop ideas. They look great in photos but also oftentimes double as bold wall art after the event has come and gone. So, even if you’re not planning to throw a party anytime soon, […]
From run-down coastal cottage to casual-living dream home, this 90-year-old house recently received all the TLC it deserves. Read on to get the full scoop on its colorful new look!
HGTV Not everybody has the square footage in their home for a spacious guest bedroom. That doesn’t mean you can’t have one though, it just means that you have to get creative. Check out these ten genius guest bedroom solutions.
It doesn’t have to be the holiday season for you to whip out the fun banners and garlands. Whether it’s a birthday, a party, or you just want to be festive, here are 10 garlands and banners that you can create for any occasion!
As you probably know, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and to honor the holiday we’ve rounded up 14 stylish red interiors! (Normally, red rooms make me think I’m in a David Lynch movie or something — but I promise these aren’t creepy!) Check ’em all out below.
BHG Wine and cheese parties are my favorite kind of bash to host, because the clear theme eliminates the need to cook a million different apps and mix drinks all night. But if you don’t know much about wine, it could be a little daunting. Well have no fear my friends, because I’m going to […]
