McListerson’s Letters: Updated Edition – Objectales

[ad_1] Warning: this is longer than the Oscars, so feel free to fast forward to the good parts. People often ask how we organize our long to-do list. Our solution…

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Kid-Safe Christmas Tree Made from Paint Chips and Ribbons

[ad_1] That she blows! Or maybe I should say “thar she glows!” Either way, we finally got our Christmas tree up and decorated for the season. This year our decorating…

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Widening a Brick Doorway: Guide for Hiring a Mason

[ad_1] “Not funny.” That was my reaction when a tree branch across the street snapped and took out our power yesterday—just two minutes before Richard, our mason, and his crew…

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Using Paint Pens on Drinking Glasses: Step-by-Step

[ad_1] You could call these tumblers titillating. That’s right — titillating. Who doesn’t appreciate a set of small glass tumblers that can double as votive candle holders, mini drinking glasses,…

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How to Build Wall Shelves for Nursery Books

[ad_1] Last week we shared our DIY flower mobiles and intentionally didn’t show the entire wall because it felt unbalanced. To remind you, the wall was pretty plain before we…

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Built-In Wardrobes with Curtains Flanking the Bed

[ad_1] When Molly sent her bedroom makeover photos our way, we were excited to share her stylish transformation inspired by the Ikea “built-ins” we created in our own master bedroom….

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Shocking and Gross Home Disasters You Won’t Believe

[ad_1] While flipping through old photo albums with a friend recently, I was hit with a wave of nostalgia—and a fair bit of embarrassment. Looking back at my grade school,…

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DIY Play Refrigerator from an Old Cabinet

[ad_1] Remember when we DIYed Clara a play kitchen last Christmas? It was such a hit then—and still is—that we decided right away to expand it. More kitchen = more…

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How to Paint Dark Kitchen Trim and Paneling

[ad_1] Remember how the kitchen looked the first time we walked through the house? Now it looks completely different. Seeing some angles in person makes a huge difference. The room…

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Fix a Rocking Toilet: Step-by-Step Guide to Stabilize It

[ad_1] The toilet in our hall bathroom has wobbled ever since we moved in—the inspector even noted it on our home inspection report. Some rocking toilets can be stabilized with…

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Cozy Fall Decorating Ideas to Transform Your Home

[ad_1] I got inspired to bring a little fall and Thanksgiving warmth into the dining area using materials from around the yard. The whole setup was free and took about…

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Create a Charming DIY Daisy Bouquet Step by Step

[ad_1] TGIF… or, in my case, thank goodness it’s February. A new month means another cheerful bouquet arrived courtesy of my thoughtful husband’s holiday gift: a bouquet each month for…

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Vinyl Tile Bathroom Makeover with Fresh Accessories

[ad_1] When Carol emailed about her budget-friendly bathroom refresh, we were excited to share the simple, practical steps she used to transform a dated yellow-fixtured guest bath into a calm,…

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How to Plant a Dwarf Variegated Pieris japonica

[ad_1] We spent a long, sweaty afternoon digging up the sad little garden bed to the right of the front porch. It wasn’t a dramatic “before and after by the…

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How to Brighten a Dark Room with Beachy Paint Colors

[ad_1] We’re excited to share a budget-friendly family room makeover inspired by a mood board we created for Kelly a while back. The transformation was completed by Stephenie, who followed…

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