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DIY Mid-Century-Modern-Inspired Ottoman
Megan, from The Homes I Have Made, stops by the ForRent.com Apartment Living blog again to show you how to create your own DIY ottoman! Ottomans…
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Decrease Drawer Clutter with Painted Utensil Jars
Our friend Megan, from The Homes I Have Made, stopped by the ForRent.com blog to show you how to cut down on clutter with an awesome…
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Discover Your Green Thumb With Apartment Gardening
Maybe you have always wanted to try gardening, or maybe you have tried with no luck; either way, finding your green thumb is easier than it…
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DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden
It's Springtime, which means it is time to get outside and garden! Unfortunately, many renters face gardening challenges due to lack of outdoor space. Did you…
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3 DIY Projects to Bring Typography into Your Home
One of my favorite ways to fill up my walls on-trend and on budget is to DIY my own artwork. However, an artist I am not;…
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Easy DIY Decorating Ideas for Spring
It's finally Spring! Time to open the windows, let in some fresh air and spruce up your home. Today I'll be sharing some renter-friendly DIY Spring…
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How to Make a DIY Farmhouse Dining Room Table: Restoration Hardware Knockoff
Brought to you from our friend Tommy Sibiga: This dining room table has been a labor of love...so to speak. It’s been fun to try out…
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A Refined and Striking Ohio Sanctuary
Welcome to Amplified Apartments: Home Edition, a special edition of ForRent.com's Amplified Apartments series, featuring amateur apartment interior designers whose winning decor hacks will save you…
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DIY Sewn Paper Heart Garland
Have you started to decorate for Valentine's Day yet? This sewn paper heart garland is a really fun project that only takes about twenty minutes to…
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DIY Up-Cycled Window Coffee Table
DIY projects are great for those who are on a budget or feeling creative. You can go to yard sales, garage sales, estate sales, and flea…
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DIY Wall Décor for the Holidays
Decorating for the holidays is especially fun when you’re with your friends and family. To help you get started on decorating your space for the upcoming…
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DIY Hanging Decor for the Holidays
The holiday season is the perfect time to go all out with festive décor, especially if you plan on inviting friends and family over. To help…
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Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas
The holidays are just around the corner and that means gift giving season is in full swing. Are you the type to plan ahead? Maybe you…
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How to Create Pallet Shelves
Did you know you can create eclectic furniture using pallets? Yes, pallets! Add personality to your apartment space by creating pallet furniture that is simple, fun,…
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DIY Nautical Rope Wreath
Today on the blog, we have guest bloggers Jess and Monica from East Coast Creative stopping by to share a super easy, and a super fun…
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Top 3 Herbs to Grow in Your Apartment
I am in love with Pinterest. I love everything about Pinterest. I love the pin descriptions, I love the images, and I certainly love the recipes.…
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DIY: Nail Polish Rack
If you are anything like me, you probably have a messy drawer or box filled with nail polish. Am I right? Well I have a…
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Transfer Photos From Paper to Wood
What a cute way to display your favorite pictures! Here's the easy-peasy tutorial to transfer your photos to wood! Supplies: Gel medium Picture Wood Bowl of…
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Turn Your Empty Candle Containers into Storage Containers!
What happens when you have reached the very end of the candle? The container is too cute and convenient to just throw away. So how about…
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Rustic Tailgate Treat Stand
Hi! It’s Courtney, back again for more tailgating decoration + treat ideas! One thing I wanted to address was the look and feel of your tailgate.…
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DIY Sports Jersey
You’re getting ready to attend or host a tailgating party, but what do you wear? Tailgating parties are one of the most casual parties you can…
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Quick Fixes
I stumbled upon this website that a friend posted and I was so excited for some of the tips I saw. These are some simple,…
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DIY Tailgate Flagpole
What you will need: Either PVC or metal for the pole material Handsaw Drill Couplings I-bolts Carabiners Flag How to create: Cut your poles into…
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DIY Cupcake Holder
Laurie Cinotto posted a beautiful DIY cupcake stand on the site oncewed.com that we wanted to share! What You’ll Need: 2 terra cotta saucers (she…
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DIY Magnet Board for College
School shopping for college can get pricey. So how about some DIY to prepare for the school year? If you're looking for something to keep track…
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Scrabble Just Got Decorative
Do you have an old Scrabble board that you don't use anymore because you've downloaded Words With Friends onto your iPhone, iPad, Facebook, Droid, and every…
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Mirror Decorating
I bet you didn't know it was compliment your mirror day! Well it is, and I found some cute ways to dress up your mirror to…
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DIY Key Holders!
In your purse, on the counter, in the car, under the sofa, on the floor or in your hand--it seems like it's too easy to misplace…
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Summa Summa!
The countdown to summer is done! Happy long awaited first day of summer! Here's a great DIY craft for you to try this summer so you…
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DIY by simplyvonne
Yvonne Van Huynh is a graphic designer, photographer and blogger. She is the writer of the blog simplyvonne and is sharing some of her DIY projects…
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DIY: Make Your Own Wind Chime
Wind chimes are a pretty addition to any front porch or garden. Wind chimes can even be placed inside the home for a lively decoration. It…
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Kitchen Bar Stool Makeover DIY
Have some old bar stools sitting around? Give them a makeover! Today's tutorial comes from The Crafting Chicks, and they made over a plain bar…
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DIY Kitchen Family Message Board
When apartment living gets busy, family members and friends can quickly lose touch. What a better way to stay updated than to have a message board?…
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DIY Kitchen Step Stool
Many of us maximize our kitchen storage by storing things on…
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St. Patrick’s Day Wreath
You might be gearing up to wear green this Saturday, but is your apartment decorated for the occasion? Check out this unique, simple wreath for St.…
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Crafty Scrappy Happy's DIY Pillowcase Tutorial
Do pillows need a little face lift? Check out this DIY tutorial from Jaime; an upcycling pro! After her husband gave her a pile of old button…
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Paint your Own Backsplash
Backsplashes in kitchens are beautiful but can be pricey and time-consuming to create. Use these instructions to paint your own faux tiled backsplash. Get the same…
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Cute and Cheap Elephant Artwork
The term "nesting" is not to be taken lightly. While awaiting the arrival of my second child, the "nesting" instinct has taken over and is in…
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Creating a Paint or Gallery Wall
Brought to you from our friends Tommy and Ellie from TommyandEllie.com! Next to the master bedroom, the dining room was what sold me on our house…
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Wreath Making
Last Friday I posted about how to make a really simple yarn wreath, and since we had such a great response to it I have decided…
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