DIY Wall Clock: Step-by-Step Guide to Making One

[ad_1] This week I was inspired by a casual comment from Clara, relayed through John’s mom. She overheard Clara telling her cousin she didn’t have a clock in her room,…

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10 Signs You’re Obsessed With DIY Projects

[ad_1] 1. You have a painting belt. John owns a dedicated painting belt. We learned early that paint splatters can permanently ruin regular clothes, so we each keep a separate…

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How to Remove Bathroom Wallpaper Without Damage

[ad_1] Strike up the band! Fire the cannons! Attempt to twerk! Okay, maybe not that last one, but do whatever celebratory move feels right, because our once heavily wallpapered house…

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Plant an Edible Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide

[ad_1] John and I are huge food lovers. When we first started dating we even took a compatibility quiz and both listed eating as one of our favorite hobbies. So…

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Turn a Wall Niche into a Built-In Bookshelf

[ad_1] This clever niche makeover, sent in by Mike and McGee, shows how closely inspecting every nook and cranny of your home can yield both greater function and pleasing aesthetics….

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Three Months In: Lessons From My Startup Journey

[ad_1] Dude, we’ve been here just over three months. In some ways it feels like we’ve lived here forever; in others it feels like we moved in yesterday. We’re surprised…

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Three Months In: 90-Day Results and Lessons Learned

[ad_1] We recently updated our House Tour page with new progress photos and realized we hadn’t shared a status update on the new house since the early moving-in posts. Here’s…

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Hang a Shelf Above Your TV Safely

[ad_1] The blank spot above the TV is finally gone. For years that wall felt unfinished. We had the TV, we tried different ideas, and then we upgraded to a…

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Transform IKEA Besta Cabinets Into Seamless Built-Ins

[ad_1] Want to turn Ikea Besta cabinets into custom built-ins? We created three straightforward hacks that transform our Bestas into high-end looking storage without the high-end price. The result: more…

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Attic Makeover: Painted Paneling and Scenic Mural

[ad_1] We’re back with an inspiring and budget-friendly living room makeover that proves a dramatic update doesn’t require a large budget. Below is Kelli’s firsthand account of the transformation, followed…

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DIY Hanging Daybed: Step-by-Step Guide

[ad_1] Back in October we mentioned our plans to add a hanging daybed to the covered portion of our front porch, and our entire family couldn’t be more excited that…

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Understanding Artistic License: How Creators Bend the Rules

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Episode 57: Home Design Choices That Drive People Crazy

[ad_1] Decorating is highly personal. Everyone has design choices they adore and others that make them uneasy, frustrated, or just plain annoyed. In this episode we talk about the small…

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How to Repair Cracked or Broken Inlay Furniture

[ad_1] Meet the dresser of my beach house dreams. You may have seen it on Instagram, but here’s the full story—equal parts luck, persistence, and a little DIY. I found…

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Dateline-Worthy True Crime at the Beach House

[ad_1] When a neighbor shared some historic documents about our 100-year-old beach house, we were astonished to discover a 1936 tale of jealousy and even murder. This week we’re sharing…

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