How To: Make a Modern Wall-Mounted Storage Unit
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If floor space is at a premium, put your vertical space to work for you with some cleverly arranged wall-mounted shelves and cubbies!
Make It: Easy DIY Rolling Bookshelf
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This DIY idea is a super easy project and a fun alternative to traditional bookshelves!
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DIY Dresser Drawer Wall Hanger
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What do you do with a rogue dresser drawer? Take the front off and turn it into a stylish wall hanger, of course!
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10 Cool DIY Decor Projects to Make with Cork!
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From memo boards to clocks, cork can be used in a variety of stylish and functional ways in your decor! Here are ten ideas to get you started.
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IKEA Hack: An Easy Shoe Storage and Closet Organization Idea
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Okay, this isn't so much of a hack as it is a re-purposing idea -- but it's pretty brilliant, so we're sharing it!
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Before and After: A Small Kitchen Gets a Storage-tastic Makeover
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Four upper cabinets: that's all* the storage this small kitchen had when Molly from Almost Makes Perfect moved in. As she puts it, "I don't know who these people are that only need four cabinets, but I am not them people". See her DIY storage solution below!
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Before and After: Cozy Living Room Makeover
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I have to admit, I love the fireplace in this living room's before, but with nothing else in the room, it doesn't feel like much of a feature. Luckily, with a big DIY project and some of the owners personal items that problem is fixed in a flash. Curious to see this makeover? Click through to check it out.
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How To: Make a Modern Geometric Wall Caddy
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If your craft room or office could use some extra storage, try your hand at this fun and easy wall caddy!
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How To: Make a Modern-Industrial DIY Mounted Shelving Unit
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I spotted this super rad DIY shelving system on our brother site ManMade recently and had to share! It was simply too cool not to!
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Make It: DIY Leather and Wood Suspended Shelf
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Whether you're looking for a way to use up some leftover leather from this project (or this one), or you just want to add a simple, modern shelf to a room, this DIY is for you!
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Make It: Rustic Hanging Coat Rack DIY
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If floor space in your entryway is at a premium, try this simple hanging coat rack idea!
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How To: Make a Modern DIY Plywood Media Console
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Looking for an affordable and modern media console, but underwhelmed by your options? *cough IKEA cough* Don't despare! Get all your entertainment organization needs met with this awesome DIY media center!
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Make It: Colorful DIY Braided Fabric Scrap Basket
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Put old t-shirts, fabric scraps, and discarded bedding to use with this fun -- and functional -- DIY idea!
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How To: Make a Colorful and Modern Mudroom -- from Scratch!
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Don't have a mudroom? No problem! Here's how to make one out of thin air (and some other materials, of course).
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How To: Turn Cardboard Boxes into Colorful Leather Handled Storage Bins
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I'm a bit of an online shopper... and with online shopping comes cardboard shipping boxes. Lots of 'em. I usually hold on to them "just in case" or take them to our neighborhood recycling bin. But this clever upcycling project has me thinking about them in a whole new light!
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Make It: Custom DIY Window Bench -- with Storage!
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If you're planning your spring and summer projects, definitely add this custom DIY window bench to the list! It's beautiful, comfortable, and oh so functional.
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DIY Wall-Mounted Wrapping Paper Storage Organizer
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My name is Capree and I am a wrapping paper hoarder. (Phew! It feels good to get that off my chest!) I have an entire closet full of wrapping paper and several drawers of a giant, Mid-Century dresser are dedicated to all manner of colorful ribbon. It's... a problem. Fortunately, there is a simple, budget-friendly solution that I can't wait to implement!
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Make It: Easy DIY Magazine Rack
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I'm the type that only keeps magazines around for a short period of time before donating or recycling them, but I love the idea of having a small, rotating collection readily available to peruse. This simple DIY magazine rack would be perfect for storing a few faves!
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Easy DIY: Colorful Glazed Brushstroke Bowls
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Ahh, this DIY project is my usual speed: something that looks gorgeous in the end and only requires a few simple materials and a little bit of time!
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How To: Make a Simple DIY Fabric Storage Basket
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We are a bit strapped for closet space here in San Francisco –- the verdict is still out on if it’s because I have a shopping problem or the fact that our 1906 apartment has tiny closets! I had been on the hunt for a practical way to store excess blankets and pillows when I came up with the idea to make a fabric basket.