Roundup: 5 Yard & Landscaping Makeovers
Green Thumb Blonde It’s easy to let the yard go downhill over the winter, but these dramatic landscaping makeovers will inspire you to give your outdoor space a little extra TLC this spring.
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The Curbly House: A New Kitchen and Master Bedroom in Progress
Our last Curbly House update was a while ago, so I wanted to check in and let you know how it’s all going. If there were one sentence to summarize phase two of our home renovation, it would be: Damn you, winter. Weather has not been on our side this time around. In fact, weather […]
6 Sensational Up-cycled Birdhouses
This selection of birdhouses will have you rethinking the wooden variety from here to eternity. Our first example is
8 Low-Maintenance Outdoor Plants for the Busy Gardener
Keeping a garden can seem like an intimidating task. It’s daunting especially for someone who is a beginner! We’ve rounded up eight of the best low maintenance plants that can handle tough love. So even if you don’t have a green thumb, they’ll still survive and thrive!
5 DIY Techniques for Creating Productive Vegetable Gardening Beds
When planning out your vegetable beds you’re presented with a plethora of options, my hope is that over the course of this post I’ll be able to unpack a few of them, helping you find a solution that best suits both your needs and budget.
Make It: Create Your Own Cement Letters
Henry Happened Cement used to be one of those intimidating mediums that was only used for sidewalks and garage floors. Not anymore! These days, people are using cement for all kinds of projects. I’m a particular fan of these custom letters!
12 Stylish and Easy DIY Birdhouses and Feeders
With spring in full force (and summer only a month away — YAY!), it seems like every bird in the neighborhood is out and about and enjoying the sunshine. Give them something more to chirp about with one of these easy DIY birdhouses or feeders!
Before and After: 5 Inspiring Porch and Patio Makeovers
LA Times Sometimes I wish I had a patio, just so I could give it a makeover. All of these outdoor spaces began as bare, not-so-inviting areas… but with a little imagination and some elbow grease, each one became something very special.
Makeover Tour: A Stylish, Light-Filled Senior Home Makeover with Designer Emily Henderson
If you’ve spent any time on the Internet in the last few years or have ever watched HGTV, you’re familiar with Emily Henderson. On top of being a wildly talented interior designer, she’s also one of the funniest and most down-to-earth people around. We are beyond thrilled, then, to share this month’s Makeover Tour and get a […]
How To: Turn a Mini Mason Jar into a Cupcake
Amazon When is a mini mason jar cupcake fake but still eatable? When it’s Pauline’s absolutely delightful candy jar. It all starts
Roundup: 8 Easy Outdoor Lighting Projects
Happiness Is Blog Lighting is a crucial part of any space, and the backyard is no exception. But outdoor lighting options can be pretty generic. So why not make your own lanterns and light fixtures? Check out these inventive DIY ideas.
Roundup: 10 DIY Garage Organization Ideas
Stuff. We all have it. Especially if we have a garage. And kids. And a yard. And are DIYers. BUT, because we’re DIYers, we can easily whip up some of these clever storage ideas that will get our garages in ship-shape in no time. We’re going to start off with one of my favorites. A […]
10 Outdoor Furniture Makeovers to get you Ready for Summer
With the weather heating up and the rain beginning to clear, it’s time to start tackling those outdoor projects that are on your list this season. So let’s start with something easy. Here’s a roundup of (completely do-able) outdoor furniture makeovers to get your the DIY wheels turning.
10 Easy and Inexpensive DIY Floor Finishes
Avoid expensive flooring installation; save money with a creative DIY flooring treatment. Here are 10 DIY floor finishes you’ll want to try this weekend.
12 Awesome Concrete and Cinder Block Outdoor DIY Projects!
Concrete, cement, and cinder block are all pretty mundane building materials. But with some creativity and elbow grease, you can put them to work transforming your outdoor space into a stylish living area! We’ve found some awesome projects for you to try: a cinder block bench, coffee table, planters, and more! Here are 12 awesome DIY […]
Our One-Week, Affordable Kitchen Makeover
We are miles away from the completion of the Curbly House kitchen, so we decided to make-over another one! Because, friends, when life is crazy, adding to the crazy is always the way to go! A few months ago, Bruno’s dad bought a house a few blocks away from us, and the kitchen is in […]
Roundup: 7 Blue Jeans Turned Aprons
Who doesn’t have a pair of blue jeans that have seen better days? Usually, I save those for ‘work’ jeans, but I’m thinking I may have to rescue a pair from the stack to make an
10 New Ways To Repurpose An Old Dresser
DIY Network How many times have you passed up a great old dresser at a yard sale because you weren’t sure what to do with it? It happens to me all the time. Well, it turns out that there are lots of alternative ways to use a chest of drawers… they’re not just for clothing anymore!
5 Garages That Went From Trash To Treasure
House Beautiful I’m going to be straight-forward and tell you that most garages get neglected. They become the place where we store, collect, and often hide items that we don’t want to part ways with. It’s so easy to build up a collection of unwanted goods. But what happens when you want to give it […]
Before and After: Mid-Century Bookcase Makeover
Trevi Vintage Design A mid-century book shelf gets a worthwhile makeover with a cool before and after. The new look allows the natural wood to show through and brings in a pop of color. Want to see the after?
