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Some Things You Don’t DIY

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To DIY or not to DIY. That’s the real question. A little self-knowledge and realistic assessment of your skills can save you oodles of heartache.

4 Aspects Of Enhancing Your Home’s Exterior

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How do you feel when you take a look at your home’s exterior. If you suddenly notice one day that it’s looking lackluster, it’s no surprise. Many of us spend so much time indoors that we forget to perfect the look of the outside.

Mental Shifts When You're Getting into DIY

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When people decide to get into the “DIY lifestyle”, they are often extremely excited and gung ho about picking up their first set of tools and heading around the house fixing everything that might need fixing. Of course, that’s a great thing. Because getting involved in DIY really can be an immensely rewarding and fulfilling […]

Dealing with the Little Home Jobs That Drive You Nuts

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Now, come on, be honest! We all have a list of annoying, but not urgent little home jobs around the home that need to get done at some point. But just not right now. The thing about this list is that it tends to grow ever longer. After a while, its hard to turn a […]

Why Try DIY for Your Next Home Improvement?

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DIY has become the norm for good reason. Before starting any home upgrade project, a series of questions need to be answered. Arguably the biggest decision, however, is deciding whether to call a pro or take the DIY option. While the latter may seem quite daunting, it is the perfect solution in a host of different situations.  

Time to Refresh: Great Ways to Spruce up Your Home

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Whatever the weather is looking like outside, whether it’s bright and sunny, or there’s a chill in the air; your interior space at home is somewhere you can take control. Keeping your home feeling fresh, clean, and cool will ensure you’re living in a calm and serene environment.

Renovations That Are Sure to Add Value to Your Home

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When we make improvements to our homes it is usually to make them more comfortable for ourselves. There are home renovations that will increase the value of your property if you decide to sell. These are worth considering when you are making changes.

First Impressions Count with Your Home

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What do you think that people see as soon as they see your home? Do they see something that they just can’t wait to see what the inside looks like? Or do they see something that might need a little bit of work doing here and there?

Build an Upcycled Coffee Table

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Upcycling is a fantastic way to use materials that you probably already have around the home for a fresh purpose. By doing this you can minimize waste and remain as eco-friendly as possible while adding some awesome new designs and pieces to your home that are completely unique.

The Aesthetics of the House Matters Everywhere

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You don’t just have focus only on the main rooms of the house when thinking of aesthetics. Yes, large rooms do play a big part, probably the biggest. But, there are other areas to your home that you need to consider, especially now that the weather is beginning to heat up again.

3 Ways Improving Your Home Can Improve Your Well Being

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A home is many different things to each individual. It’s a place where you can relax and shelter yourself from the irritations and storms of the outside world, but it’s also the stage for many social gatherings, from barbecues to birthday parties and movie nights.

7 Home Maintenance Tricks for Busy Homeowners

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Home maintenance can be tricky, especially if you don’t consider yourself to be the ‘handyman’ type. Some people seem to be naturals when it comes to DIY and taking care of the home, other people need a little more help.

10 DIY Cleaning Products–You Already Have the Ingredients On Hand

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Did you know you can make your own cleaning products from ordinary pantry items? Instead of running to the store every time you need to clean your home, mix up a few of these do-it-yourself solutions. Of course, you’ll save time and money. Better yet, you’ll be doing your home and the environment a favor by only using natural ingredients.

Top 10 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Backyard Space

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Backyard space is also one of the best places in your home. If you have backyard space and want to give it a beautiful look then this article is for you. No matter whether your backyard space is big or small, it matters how we make it worthwhile by taking care of big or small […]

6 Easy DIYs to Make Your Home More Secure

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Home security has become more important than ever. According to the US Department of Justice, home break-ins, home invasions, and robberies have increased as a result of the current drug abuse epidemic.

7 Fun & Valuable Kitchen DIY Projects to Conquer This Winter

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Last week, we talked about gardening trends that are a definite must for this new year. It was fun and definitely enlightening. But the simple truth is no one’s going to march into the garden and start implementing those ideas right now. It’s winter, snow abounds, the ground is frozen solid, and serious gardening is not […]

Can you help me decide on my next big DIY?

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Can you help me decide on my next big DIY?
You see, I live in a 50-year-old home. It’s a great little house, built solidly, and situated out in the country with a great lot. However, it needs some updates.

How To Make 5 Ingredient Lip Scrub At Home

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Today I wanted to share how to make 5 ingredient lip scrub at home. The air is getting colder and drier. I don’t know about you, but winter is starting to take a toll on my lips! They get dry, chapped, and flaky if I am not vigilant with a lip scrub this time of the year.

Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspirations

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Another opportunity to be grateful, make merry, and FEAST! Now you’re grinning from ear to ear in remembrance….and anticipation. As we get ready to celebrate, we womenfolk are already thinking of ways to make the Thanksgiving table more beautiful and impressive than last year. Wanna make sure your family and […]

Halloween Paper Crafting Inspiration

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So I heard (through the grapevine, of course) that in a few days from now, you, my friend would be hosting a Halloween-themed bash. Now, I know you’re excited about it, and so am I! So that’s why we thought up the idea of a Halloween paper crafting article to provide you with lots of […]

Upcycle A Used Jar Candle Into Two Items (and how to remove the candle wax safely)

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When you burn a jar candle down to nothing, don’t toss it! You can upcycle a used jar candle into two useful items in just a few minutes.
I burn candles all the time. I love the warm glow and the delicate fragrant scent. As most of you know, I’m a thrifty DIY’er. But candles are a luxury that I don’t mind spending my hard-earned cash on.

Kid-Friendly Halloween Decorations

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Boo! Halloween is here. It’s time to get your fright on! From severed limbs to ghoulish skeletons and ultra-scary costumes, Halloween is the time for fun, fright, and yeah, more fright. Forgive me, I’m excited about all the fright. But I bet your little one isn’t. Because most Halloween decorations and costumes, well, let’s just […]

DIY Projects That Will Enhance Your Bedroom

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Engage in amazing DIY projects for your bedroom this weekend because it totally deserves a makeover. You might not really think much about it, but your bedroom is your safe haven; it’s like your place of refreshing when the world takes its toll on you. For me, it’s where I go to regroup whenever I’m […]

Fall for this Autumn Wreath: How To Make A Fall Wreath

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Whether you’re tight on budget or just can’t keep up with the rapid fire holiday changes, this wreath is cheap, easy, and will last through November.
Last week I was eating corn dogs and watching the big wheel at the state fair, now suddenly it’s pumpkin spice and oversized scarves and my door still has spring white flowers on it! That’s so last season, literally! Hasn’t it heard you can’t wear white after labor day?

DIY Projects You Should Teach Your Teen

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In our world today, no two words have ever been more opposite than “DIY Projects” and “Teenagers”. I mean, let’s face it, why would a teen want to get down and dirty in the backyard when there are lots of cool stuff online to check out, friends to chat with on social media, and amazing […]

Kitchen Upgrades: DIY Projects for Your Kitchen!

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A couple of days ago, we treated ourselves to cool DIY projects for our backyards. But today, we will focus on the kitchen. When we say ‘kitchen upgrades’, we don’t necessarily mean a serious overhaul of the current design. RELATED POST: Kitchen Upgrades (5 Essentials You Need To Know) Of course, it could be something […]

Backyard DIY Projects to Do This Fall

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DIY projects are fun, easy to do (well, to be honest, they aren’t so easy every time) and nine times out of ten, extremely rewarding. Whether it’s decorating your outdoor space, building something fun for your kids to play with, upcycling or recycling used items into various handy and useful pieces, your backyard most times serves as the […]

8 Ways to Decorate with Chrysanthemums This Fall

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Fall is a season of colorful, beautiful flowers, and chrysanthemums (commonly referred to as mums) remain the season’s most popular blossom. Mums feature in almost every fall decor, whether you’re decorating your patio, porch or even the dining table! That’s why we’re all about the mums today. Here are 8 inspiring ways you can decorate […]

9 DIY Ideas for Autumn Patio Decor

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Every season demands its own special decoration to highlight or emphasize its inherent characteristics. Autumn is no different and today we are going to check out 9 DIY ideas for decorating your patio this fall. A classic fall decoration combo is the pumpkin and mums duo. You know fall (and Halloween) is around the corner […]

DIY: How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

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If you’ve been searching on how to remove a popcorn ceiling in your house, then chances are that you belong to the set of textured ceiling homeowners. The popcorn ceiling design was quite the rage in the 80s, and the reason is quite obvious: they were cheap to install. And so, with little money, homeowners […]

6 Vegetables to Plant in Your Fall Garden

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Fall is just around the corner, and today we are looking at 6 vegetables to plant in your fall garden. If you are wondering what the hurry is all about as summer won’t end for at least a month and some days, it’s because autumn is your last chance to get fresh juicy vegetables from […]

6 Ways to Upcycle an Old Chair

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Continuing with our upcycling trend, we’d be looking at 6 ways to upcycle an old chair. For those of us who are still not sure of the difference between recycling and upcycling, we had a post solely focused on that last week. Do check it out. It’s fun and educating! Upcycling simply means transforming or […]

Upcycled vs Recycled

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The upcycled vs recycled debate is long and ongoing. Staunch supporters of each argue their benefits. Now, you might love debates. At the moment, you might be excited to give your two cents to this topic. But, err… Sorry to disappoint you. Today, we won’t promote which one is better than the other. Rather, it’s […]

DIY How To Upcycle A Picture Frame Into An Earring Rack

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I have seen this project on many sites but never could find a step by step DIY how to upcycle a picture frame into an earring holder tutorial. I searched for directions, but couldn’t find them. I took matters into my own hands. I found an old frame, headed out to my shop, and figured it out, taking a few photos along the way.

Garden Ideas for Kids

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You might be a parent or guardian seeking to develop the gardening skills of your child or ward. If so, here are 6 awesome garden ideas for kids you would definitely fall in love with. Building your child’s gardening skills comes with a lot of perks and nary a downside. It provides recreation and fun, […]

When DIY Is A Bad Idea

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There are some occasions when DIY is a bad idea. While I’m an avid DIY’er, there are some jobs that are best left to professionals. While I’ve never taken on a job that I haven’t been able to finish, I have had several emails from people looking for advice. Unfortunately, sometimes I really don’t have the answer. Because when it comes to bigger jobs, more skilled installations, or jobs that require tradesmen I also hire a pro.

Give Your Patio a Different Look in Just One Weekend

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Tired of the same old, same old appearance of your patio? If yes, this is your chance to add a little bit of pizzazz and charm and make that space inviting to both you and your guests. Hiring expert landscapers and designers to revamp your patio would definitely be cool and give you great, professional […]

Easy DIY Bird Bath Made From Scrap Wood

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I recently turned to blog readers for advice on how to attract hummingbirds to my garden, and this easy DIY bird bath is the result of some of that advice. It’s built from scrap wood and a plastic plant saucer, this is as simple as it gets.

How to Attract Bats to Your Yard This Summer

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Most of you probably clicked on this article just to be sure you read the title correctly and your eyes were not playing tricks on you. Well, thanks for clicking and yes, today we are going to find out to turn our yards into a bat-hive. RELATED POST: Banish Common Pests from Your Yard “Why […]

Unique Storage Solutions for a Small Bathroom

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Today, we are giving some special love to our readers with small bathrooms. The bathroom is truly one of the most essential spaces in any house. Apart from serving several hygienic purposes, we keep lots of stuff in there: toothbrushes, razors, electric shavers, makeup brushes and other beauty products and accessories, tissue paper, towels, lotions, […]

5 Annuals That Just Love the Sun!

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A while ago, I talked about plants that preferred a cool shade to the blazing heat of the sun’s rays. For those worried about the bare shaded spots in their gardens, that article sure did provide one or two ideas. Today, however, we are having the opposite: plants that thrive in sunlight. RELATED POST: 18 […]

6 Affordable DIY Projects To Add Instant Curb Appeal To Your Home

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These are 6 affordable DIY projects that can add instant curb appeal, boost your home’s perceived value, and give you pride and enjoyment. You don’t need to have the largest or most expensive home in the neighborhood. In fact, often curb appeal is about the charming touches not the size of price tag of the home.

Upcycle Your Old Headboard Today!

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So the upcycling trend is on the rise. Everyone is upcycling everything. Old dressers are being converted into gardening containers, emptied wine bottles are being used as antique table lamps, antique school desks are being transformed into charming end tables, and the list goes on….. A very popular upcycling idea is the transformation of several […]

5 Unique DIY Vertical Gardening Ideas

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Gardening in a small apartment might seem impossible and downright disheartening for those of us who love getting our hands dirty and seeing nature bloom around us. However, there have been recent ideas, techniques and suggestions from gardeners and agricultural experts on various ways to garden in a small space, with vertical gardening being the […]

DIY, Budget-Friendly Spring Wreath for your Mama’s Door this May!

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How to make an easy door decoration to surprise your mom with this Mother’s Day without fainting at the bill! Spring is upon us (or at least we so hope it’s in the near future). And with spring means that any “seasonal,” “winter” decor that’s really just leftover Christmas cheer we’re clinging to is officially […]

5 Ways to Maximize Space in Your Studio Apartment

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Before my college days, I had always dreamed of having my own space. No frowning parent ordering me to arrange my room and other such tiring tasks. When I finally got into college, I could practically taste freedom. I was able to rent a studio apartment, and yes it was tiny, but it was all […]

Five Ways To Upcycle An Old Dresser

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Transforming a piece or two of furniture is now a hot trend, especially with the things that are wasteful to dispose of, like dressers. One of the best ways is to squeeze those creative juices and unleash your DIY skills to make something new out of this old stuff. Here are some of the ideas that you may want to consider in your next project.

Antique Child’s School Desk Upcycled Into A Charming End Table

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I recently saw…and fell in love with…an antique child’s school desk which I purchased and upcycled into a charming end table. My new end table adds a unique rustic charm to my living room where it now holds a special place. It sits centered under the picture window and holds a lamp which lights up the room every evening.