Bright Red Adirondack Chairs Transform Our Side Patio

[ad_1] Enough about our colorful stools… …and on to our newest set of colorful chairs. We’re officially on a bold-colored seating kick. Remember those $35 thrift-store chairs we refreshed with…

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How to Make a Pink Floral Bouquet

[ad_1] There’s nothing like a handful of fresh blooms to brighten a gray winter day. In early January, John reminded me that he’d promised to bring me one bouquet of…

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Organizing Digitized Photos: Our System and Workflow

[ad_1] I was surprised by how many people asked about my photo digitization project and how we organized our family photos. Below I answer the most common questions and outline…

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2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Men

[ad_1] When Sherry created mood boards for gifts that kids and women might like, many readers asked for a version focused on gifts for men. I was surprised by the…

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Frost Glass Doors on a Media Cabinet for Privacy and Style

[ad_1] When Courtney shared the before-and-after photos of her entertainment center transformation, we knew it was worth showing off. Her approach is practical, affordable, and stylish—exactly the kind of DIY…

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Add Crown Molding to Cabinets: Step-by-Step Guide

[ad_1] Updated January 2022 Do your kitchen cabinets look unfinished or leave an awkward gap below the ceiling? Adding crown molding to upper cabinets is a simple DIY upgrade that…

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The McListerson Letters

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How to Spray Paint Hardware for Durable, Professional Results

[ad_1] How do you like those handles? (Handles, apples — same difference.) I’m back with the hardware makeover play-by-play and plenty of photos we couldn’t fit into our door-painting post…

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When to Use Tinted Primer for Even Skin Tone and Coverage

[ad_1] As planned, our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore picked up our donation items yesterday. Between that and moving a stack of frames and accessories into the future playroom for…

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9 Low-Light Indoor Plants That Thrive Without Direct Sun

[ad_1] I once assumed every houseplant needed a bright windowsill to thrive. I was wrong. Many popular indoor plants do very well in shaded corners and other low-light spots. If…

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Wedding Week III: It’s Back with New Highlights

[ad_1] It’s that time again—our third annual Wedding Week is here as we celebrate another anniversary this Wednesday. It’s amazing how quickly time goes by. Our DIY backyard wedding at…

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Build Stylish Picture Frames from Scrap Wood

[ad_1] As Sherry mentioned in her Pinterest Challenge post this morning, we DIYed some easy wood frames to showcase her homemade artwork. We did it partly because we wanted to…

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One Month In: What I Learned During the First 30 Days

[ad_1] It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month in the new house. To be honest, things still look a little chaotic: bright blue trim everywhere, wallpaper in multiple…

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Heartbroken Over a Broken Ceramic Dog? Repair and Restore Tips

[ad_1] All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put my faceless ceramic pooch back together again. Well, maybe they could have—but they weren’t available. So I decided…

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DIY Paneled Chalkboard Door Tutorial

[ad_1] One of our favorite super-busy DIY moms recently sent photos of her kitchen door makeover, and we were excited to share the transformation. Her project is a perfect example…

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