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Kitchen Hardware Upgrade for the Apartment Renter
As an apartment renter, it can be frustrating not to be able to personalize your home as much as you might want. I'm here to share…
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For the inner crafty you.
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Cool Down! Cooler Decorating 101
As summer dwindles, there is less and less time for lake and ocean activities. But, come fall, there are still plenty of times that a cooler…
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How to Add a Splash of Color With Paint-Dipped Baskets
I use baskets for so many things around my home. They are perfect for both organization and décor. However, if you ever tire of the same…
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How to Make a Super Easy DIY Macrame Plant Hanger
A few years ago, I was reminiscing with a friend about how trends in decorating and crafts always seem to come around again. "I’m going to…
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How to Make Your Very Own Citronella Candles
With summer here and the temperatures rising, the mosquitos are starting to make their dreaded appearance. Summer is a time for family fun, outdoor laughter, eating…
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DIY Secretary Desk for a Small Space
If your home does not have a dedicated office, you might find your "office" spread throughout your home. Your dining room table is your desk, the…
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Dress Up an Old Mirror with a New Frame
Just because you can only afford secondhand furnishings does not mean your home cannot express your personal style. There are many ways you can give new…
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Color Your Kitchen With These DIY Painted Utensils
Oh happy day! Ready for a little DIY? Enjoy a little painting? Well, then today is your lucky day. Sometimes it's nice to be able to…
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How to Make Simple Wall Art Using Real Flowers
I am probably one of the biggest advocates I know of for creating your own art around your home. It's considerably cheaper. You can use the colors…
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How to Make Your Own Shibori Tablecloth for Summer
Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that features intricate fabric manipulation before dyeing in indigo dye. American tie-dye can trace its roots back to ancient shibori…
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3 Ways to Transform a Balcony with DIY Gardens
If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your yard and give your outdoor home a lot of personality, a garden is a great idea…
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DIY Side Table That's Perfect for Your Small Space
Sometimes it’s fun to use something in a different manner than what it was originally intended for. Don’t you agree? It’s even better when it’s super…
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A Summertime Lemon Centerpiece Tutorial
It’s time to start planning summer celebrations. I don’t know about you, but there is nothing I love more than a neighborhood 4th of July block…
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Try Your Hand at Geometric String Art
You can make DIY geometric string art for any room in your home. Give each shape a geometric feel with this super simple technique. If you…
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3 Ways to a Unique Coffee Table
If you’ve been wanting to change up the style of your living room but don’t want to break the bank, a do-it-yourself project is a perfect…
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Easy DIY Painted Storage Containers for Your Kitchen
If you are anything like me, you love an organized home but really dislike cleaning and getting it to that organized status. My cute sister is…
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A By-the-Book Guide to Making Your Own DIY Bookshelf
Books are more than just collections of words on a page; they’re display-worthy experiences that we want to share with others. Much like vacation photos or…
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Board to Sleep: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own DIY Headboard
Once upon a time, headboards were used to help keep sleepers isolated from the cold drafts which would seep in between the roof and walls of…
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Go Natural! 3 DIY Cleaning and Beauty Recipes You’ll Love
The secret is out: Chemicals are everywhere, and not only are many of them dangerous to our health, but when it comes to the outside world,…
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A DIY Outdoor Centerpiece that You'll Easily Love
Spring and summer weather call for outdoor entertaining, but if you are renting, you may not have access to a lot of outdoor space of your…
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7 Apartment-Friendly Ways to Cover Your Walls
Does your heart begin to race when you see a perfectly arranged gallery wall? Do you crave some large-scale art to cover all that white? Though…
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How to Easily Add Extra Clothing Storage in Your Apartment
Unless you build your own home, chances are pretty good that the storage space in your current living arrangement doesn't exactly fit your specific needs. And…
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This Easy No-Sew Cactus Pillow is for the Creative You
Southwestern style is trending right now, and what better way to bring that trend into your apartment than with throw pillows? It’s much safer (not to…
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How to Make Your Own All-Natural Sugar Scrub at Home
With just a few ingredients, you can make your own all-natural sugar scrub at home, and you can even change up this recipe with any essential…
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A Creative DIY Mother's Day Flower Bouquet
Every year as Mother’s Day approaches, I ask myself what I can do for my mom that is extra special. All moms love to receive that…
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Cinco de Mayo DIY Cactus Cupcake Toppers
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo! Do you celebrate? I’ll be honest; I’ve never known the history or significance behind the holiday but have often used…
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Springtime Housewarming Gift and Free Printable
Spring is here and change is upon us. I don’t know about you, but every spring I tend to see more houses for sale or rent…
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7 DIY Housewarming Gifts for Your New Neighbors
Whether you’re moving across the world, across town, or just into a new unit in the same complex, switching residences can be a daunting task. Even…
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Give Old Chairs New Life With Paint and Fabric
I have an obsession with old, wooden chairs. I’ve probably bought a dozen of them over the last several years because they’re perfect candidates for a…
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An Easy Indoor Herb Garden Idea Perfect for Any Apartment
If you’re an outdoor person and/or love plants and fresh greens around you, one of the hardest aspects of apartment living is not being able to…
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How to Reupholster an Ottoman for Your Small Space
In small apartments, every piece of furniture needs to serve more than one purpose, as space is at a premium. A great multitasking must-have is the…
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Soak Your Stress Away with This Natural Bath Salt Recipe
Want an easy way to turn your bathroom into a personal spa? Pamper yourself by making homemade bath salts in relaxing fragrances to soak away stress…
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Make Your Own Trendy Antler Pillow
Antlers are all the rage these days! There are antlers on walls, antlers on pillows and antler printables. Let’s face it, antlers kinda rock! Now, I…
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How to Decorate Your Easter Eggs with Confetti
Easter is nearly here and it’s time to start thinking about Easter dinner, Easter egg hunts, the Easter bunny and decorating Easter eggs. Decorating eggs is…
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Upcycled Frame to Decorative Tray
Who doesn't like finding a good deal at the thrift store? I always get so excited when I score something unexpected. It's even better when you…
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Chalkboard Fun with Paint and Paper
One of the current trends still making its way around the home décor field is the use of chalkboards and chalkboard paint. Although this is not…
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Spring Into Gardening With Pretty Drip-Decorated Marble Pots
The first day of spring is almost here! Are you ready for it? After this cold winter, I know I am looking forward to green grass…
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A Simple, Neutral and Natural Centerpiece
Every year right around February, I’m always ready for winter to politely wave goodbye as it steps aside for spring to float on in! But in…
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Irish Blessing Wall Art
Irish blessings are always so much fun to read — they make you give some thought to the meaning of the blessing, and they're typically uplifting.…
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Create Your Own Inexpensive Abstract Canvas Art
Sometimes creating your own artwork is easier for two reasons: You can ensure it will fit your style and color scheme, and it's much cheaper. There…
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