Turn an Old Cabinet into a DIY Play Refrigerator

[ad_1] Remember how we DIYed Clara a play kitchen last Christmas? It was such a hit then—and it still is. In fact, it’s one of the few toys she plays…

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Furnishing the Showhouse: Design Tips to Impress Buyers

[ad_1] At first I wanted to type the original “I like to move it, move it” lyrics, but then I remembered how much I dislike the moving process. Unloading furniture…

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5-Year Blogiversary: Post-Apocalyptic Reflections – Objectales

[ad_1] With over 2,300 posts published, digging back through our archives has become a monumental task. For our fifth blogiversary, we decided to spotlight some memorable moments from those 260…

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DIY Guide: Build Custom Pantry Shelves

[ad_1] We built these DIY pantry shelves for our beach house, and they quickly became one of our favorite projects. The build is straightforward, customizable to any pantry size, and…

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Using a Paint Pen on Drinking Glasses: Step-by-Step Guide

[ad_1] These tumblers are downright delightful. Small glass cups can serve many purposes: charming votive candle holders, casual drinking glasses, or festive candy vessels arranged together on a coffee table….

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How to Hang Curtains on a Sliding Glass Door

[ad_1] When Beth from the South emailed us photos of her refreshed sliding glass doors, we were excited to share the results. She used one of our favorite, easy tricks…

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Are Open Floor Plans Losing Popularity?

[ad_1] This week we respond to an article arguing that open floor plans may be passé. Over the years we’ve opened up walls and widened doorways in all three of…

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6 Space Saving Layout Features for Small Homes

[ad_1] Since we downsized to our 1,400-square-foot house three and a half years ago (our previous home was about 3,150 square feet), we’ve learned that smart storage is essential. Beyond…

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How to Create a Large Cased Opening by Removing a Wall

[ad_1] After 330 days of living in darkness, daylight finally pours into our kitchen—and it feels incredible. The whole job took our licensed contractor Steve and his excellent assistant Tara…

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Inside Our Renovated Beach House: Full Tour and Design Details

[ad_1] Even though we’ve shared lots of little updates on social media, John and I realized it’s been nearly three months since we gave a full tour of the beach…

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Pergo vs Cork: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen Floor

[ad_1] Houston, we have liftoff — we made a big kitchen purchase: we ordered the floor. To back up a bit, we had hoped to find hardwood under the kitchen…

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Free Tool Giveaway: Essential DIY Tools

[ad_1] ***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** We’ve got a $200 Home Depot gift card on offer, courtesy of Home Depot’s “What’s Your Pro Project” program. The prize was…

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Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Him, Her and Kids

[ad_1] Thank you to everyone who asked about our annual gift guide — it’s finally here! We’ve gathered all of our favorites into one comprehensive post: gifts for grown-ups, picks…

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How I Renovated My Kitchen for $1,400

[ad_1] Kitchen renovation bargains like this are rare, and this one is worth sharing. Below is Christina’s account of how she and her husband completed an affordable, high-impact kitchen makeover…

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How to Paint a Textured Ceiling Like a Pro

[ad_1] There’s a simple truth in DIY: gravity plus paint can quickly become a mess. Add in unusually absorbent, bumpy ceiling tiles and the job escalates from minor project to…

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