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How to Make a Wood Plant Stand in 30 Minutes or Less

by M.E. Russell Apr 24, 2018

How to make a plant stand in 30 minutes or less — This post is sponsored by the Home Depot

We are always on the hunt for new and interesting ways to display all our leafy friends over at the Curbly office. With spring finally showing up this past weekend (Midwesterners rejoice!), all our office plants are looking more alive than they have in almost 8 months. We think they deserve a new look. Want to take your houseplants to the another level (no pun intended) too, but you're short on time? This diy plant stand can be completed in roughly thirty minutes.

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Sew It! DIY Loopty Loop Outdoor Pillow

by Faith Provencher Apr 17, 2018

It's finally starting to look a bit more like spring here in the northeast, which is giving me major motivation to spruce up the deck. One place we were lacking, though, was in the pillow department... it can be difficult to find outdoor pillows with personality. So I made some, of course! Click through to check out the full tutorial for these fun loopty loop outdoor throw pillows.

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25 Fake Plants with Real Potential (Put These in Your House... Seriously!)

by Holly Wade Apr 05, 2018

I'd love to be a plant lady (I hear this is the new cat lady!) but there's one problem...I can't seem to keep my plants alive. No matter how hard I try, I was not blessed with the gift of a green thumb. Instead, my house is filled with fake plants so that I can enjoy the greenery without the constant fear of killing them. I also have cats, and it's difficult to find plants that are nontoxic to pets, and they generally leave the fake plants alone. Fake plants can be really beautiful, so I've rounded up a variety of fake plants with the potential to make your home look like it's part of the outdoors!

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How To: Make Mud Cloth Paper Lanterns

by Marlene Sauer Apr 02, 2018

DIY Mud Cloth Paper Lanterns — Photo: Marlene Sauer

There may still be snow on the ground in some places (I’m looking at you, Boston), but spring will be here before you know it. And that means -- patio season!

New England winters have trained me to take advantage of every available moment of spring and summer weather, so I am always looking for easy ways to make my tiny driveway patio cuter. That’s where these DIY Mud Cloth Paper Lanterns come in. They’re on-trend, inexpensive, and wicked easy. Keep reading to see how to make them for yourself!

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Easy DIY: Wall-Mounted Plant Pocket

by Faith Provencher Mar 19, 2018

DIY Wall-Mounted Polymer Clay Plant Pocket — Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

There are no two ways about it... I'm a plant person. And my obsession has gotten so bad that I'm running out of places to put my greenery. So today I'm sharing a fun project that will give you another spot to display your beloved succulents - on the wall!

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It's Not Macramé! Make This Plant Hanger Using a Different Technique

by M.E. Russell Mar 15, 2018

It's not macramé, it's crochet! Make this plant hanger!

I've been wanting to try my hand at making a macramé plant hanger for a bit, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. It got me thinking though... macramé is a knot-tying craft, and crocheting is basically knot tying, but with more loops. Could I make a crochet plant hanger instead? The answer is: yes! And you can too. Even if you've never crocheted before, I'm here to walk you through it.

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How To: Make a Modular Critter-Proof Vegetable Garden

by Bruno Bornsztein Feb 06, 2018

JoAnn Moser is a longtime friend and contributor to Curbly, and this month, she's excited to be releasing her second book, Garden Builder. Perfect for any gardener or outdoor enthusiast with a few basic DIY skills, it is packed with 31 complete project plans, each one featuring finished photos of the project along with cut lists and shopping lists, a construction diagram, and step-by-step instructions (complete with photos) show exactly how to build every project.

Today, we're pumped to be sharing a project from that book: a raised bed garden that keeps out all the squirrels, deer, rabbits, and other backyard critters that like to take your growing produce off the plant, take one bite, then just leave it there to mock you. Let's build it!

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New Air, New You: Purify Your Home with These 7 Houseplants

by M.E. Russell Jan 15, 2018

Air-purifying houseplants: Seven plants that can actually increase the quality of the air in your home

The month of January is usually all about improvement. You get a gym membership, you begin eating healthier, you buy a planner, and you start recycling. In this season of self-care, it's good to reflect on how our home benefits us - specifically, the things within our home. Houseplants are a great addition to any dwelling, not only because they visually make spaces feel more "alive," but because they are also good at improving health and productivity. Want some more good news? There are also air-purifying houseplants that can naturally clean out organic pollutants in your home. Check out these attractive plants that can make your home happier and healthier in the new year.

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Make These! An Easy Way to Give Old Plant Pots a Facelift

by Stephanie Lee Nov 07, 2017

Give your old plant pots a face lift with these balsa wood planters!

If you’re a frequent shopper at your local nursery, you’ll have had days where you’ve come home with a fantastic haul of pretty plants... only to be faced with row upon row of the ugly, flimsy plastic pots they get sold in.

And sure, you could head straight back to the nursery and spend up big on designer planters. Or you could pull out your craft materials and whip up some handmade boxes that’ll hide those ugly plant pots without...

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Full House Tour: Our 2017 Curbly House Renovation is Complete!

by Alicia Lacy Oct 18, 2017

The 2017 Curbly House is done! It went on the market last weekend, and (to my surprise and delight), we've already had several showings. After two-and-a-half months of intense renovation work, it feels a little weird this week, knowing there's nothing left to do except blog about it. I keep checking my 'To-Do' list, and it's all crossed off, which is my JAM!

Check out our Facebook Live tour of the entire house.

Scroll down for the full, room-by-room reveal of the 2017 Curbly House, along with complete product lists (from our featured vendor partner, Hayneedle) and details about how we transformed each space.

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A Big Bold Front Door Makeover with Sherwin-Williams® 2018 Color of the Year

by Alicia Lacy Oct 05, 2017

We recently celebrated our 5th anniversary in the Curbly House, and along with the pomp and circumstance (I'm kidding; as much as we love our house, we don't celebrate home anniversaries ... but maybe that's my new million dollar idea!), we've been busy doing a series of updates indoors and out. We've refreshed the paint, swapped out artwork, done some light landscaping, and made the house work better for our...

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How to: Make This DIY Glam-O-Ween Skull Wreath (With Video)

by M.E. Russell Sep 29, 2017

Classy Halloween Decor: Make this Glam Skull Wreath

I don't know about you, but I've been basically looking forward to Halloween since New Year's Eve. It's such a fun holiday! Candy, ghosts, and ghouls - oh my! Even though I absolutely adore All Hallow's Eve, I'll be the first to admit that the decor can end up on the tackier side of things. Ever on the hunt for classy Halloween decor, I decided to go glam instead. Ditch the traditional black and orange in favor of gold and glitz!

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10 Sophisticated Leather DIYs For Fall

by Faith Towers Provencher Sep 28, 2017

Leather is one of those materials that seems intimidating... but once you start working with it, you'll realize that it's not. I promise. So in honor of this sophisticated material, today I'm sharing ten of my favorite leather DIYs for your home. (And if you're not into using the real stuff, you can substitute vegan leather for any of these pieces!).

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DIY Outdoor Bistro Light Stands For Your Patio

by Faith Towers Provencher Aug 17, 2017

DIY Bistro Light Posts For Your Patio — Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

I've always loved the look of bistro lights in outdoor spaces, but our patio didn't have anywhere to attach the string lights. But now it does! Click through to find out how to hang outdoor lights without attaching them to your house or surrounding trees.

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Make These! La Croix Can Succulent Planters

by M.E. Russell Aug 04, 2017

La Croix Planter DIY | Succulents + Sparkling Water = AWESOME

There are two things that I'm currently obsessing over: plants and sparkling water. My love of greenery has been ramping up since the springtime, but my La Croix crush is still pretty fresh. I don't know how it happened - I've never cared for carbonated, unsweetened beverages before this, but I'm literally poppin' a can of La Croix every day now. To combine these two trends, I present to you the La Croix planter project. If you have five minutes to spare, this is the craft for you!