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BrightNest

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Decorate With Black

Did you know that black is technically not even a color, but rather what you see when objects do not emit or reflect any part of the visible light spectrum? This means that pigments that ...»
absorb light rather than reflect it back to the eye “look black.”

Black is also associated with power, strength and intelligence; so if you’re trying to decide how to decorate your home office space, try accenting with black. It will help keep you focused when you’re trying to get down to business!

Here are a few of our favorite uses of black: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/08/16/color-...

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BrightNest Denver, CO on Aug 17, 2012
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    Lynn Johnson on Aug 25, 2012
    I think every room could use a lil' black & maybe leopard too :)
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31 DIY Pallet Ideas

Pallets are all the rage right now. We put together a list of 31 plus to give you some ideas. There are some health concerns that go along with using pallets in the home, so please read ...»
about safety before you get carried away with these super creative and beautiful DIY projects. http://bit.ly/KFj67D

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BrightNest Denver, CO on May 21, 2012
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    Melissa K on Apr 19, 2013
    true connie. me too.
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5 Bedroom Decor Tricks That Will Save You $2500!

When it comes to design budgets, the bedroom can sometimes get the short stick. Guests don't see it a lot (and you're usually asleep while you're in there) so high-traffic rooms like the kitchen and living room tend to hog the décor funds. Meanwhile, you're stuck sleeping in a bare-bones boudoir. Change that! For less than $400, you can transform your bedroom into a home-décor victory.

Here are five budget-friendly ideas that, when ...»

combined, can save you as much as $2,500!Upholster Your Own Headboard

Cost: $150 (compared to $800)

Your savings: $650

This project is all you need to make a serious bedroom statement. An elaborate upholstered headboard becomes the focal point of the bedroom, and is really easy to make yourself (which will save you a ton of money). Grab some inexpensive fabric from the craft store and check out our step-by-step tutorial.

More money-saving ideas: https://brightnest.com/posts/5-bedroom-decor...

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BrightNest Denver, CO on Apr 18, 2013
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  • First, prepare "butterfly food" by mixing nine parts water with one part sugar. Depending on the size of your jar, you'll use either a tablespoon or a teaspoon. 16
  • Let the mixture boil until the sugar is dissolved, and then let it fully cool before putting it in the feeder.
  • Using your nail and hammer, punch a small hole in the lid of the jar. You're going to be cutting your sponge and you want your sponge to fit tightly through the hole, so keep it small. You can always make it bigger as necessary. 10
  • Cut your sponge into strings about one inch wide, and then pull it through the hole so there is about a half-inch of sponge sticking out from the top of the lid.
  • Remember, you want the sponge to stick tightly even when it's wet, so you might need to make it larger than you think. 1
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Make A DIY Butterfly Feeder In 6 Easy Steps

Encourage butterflies to visit your yard and pollinate your plants by making a butterfly feeder. It's easy! You'll need: A small jar (a mason jar or a baby food jar will work), hammer and ...»
nails, string, a sponge, sugar, water and construction paper.

The first few steps are below the photo, but for the full tutorial, visit: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/06/24/attrac...

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BrightNest Denver, CO on Jun 25, 2012
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    BrightNest on May 15, 2013
    We've updated our post to include step-by-step photos! Here you go: https://brightnest.com/posts/attract-butterf...
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  • You'll need: mason jar or baby food jar with sealable lid, kitchen sponge, hammer and nail, heavy-duty string, sponge, sugar, scissors, saucepan and flower stickers or decorative tape (optional). 2
  • 1. Prepare "butterfly food" by mixing nine parts water with one part sugar. If you are using a mason jar for your feeder, use tablespoons, and if you are using a baby food jar, use teaspoons.
  • 2. Using a nail and hammer, punch a small hole in the center of the lid. A piece of a sponge will need to fit snuggly in the hole, so keep it small – you can always make it bigger if necessary.
  • 3. Cut a 1/2 inch strip from your sponge, then pull it through the hole in the lid so about half of the sponge is sticking out from the top – you'll want the sponge to be a tight fit.
  • 4. Before you tie any string around the jar, decorate your jar with brightly colored stickers, construction paper or washi tape. Flower shapes and bright colors are great options, because they'll imitate the real deal.
  • 5. Use your string to make a hanger. Flip your jar upside down. Tie some string around the neck of the jar (slightly below the lid).  Cut two more pieces of string that are about two feet long.
  • That's it! Now you can hang your feeder outside. It will work best if it's placed about six inches higher than your tallest flowers. 3
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Make a DIY Butterfly Feeder in 6 Easy Steps

Don't underestimate the butterfly – it's more than just a pretty garden addition! There are 561 known butterfly species in the United States and Canada, all of which pollinate your ...»
flowers. Encourage butterflies to visit your yard and pollinate your plants by making a butterfly feeder. It's easy!

Full tutorial: https://brightnest.com/posts/attract-butterf...

Note: Some evidence suggests dyes may have negative health effects on humming birds. If you have humming birds in your region, we suggest making this sugar solon without dyes and making your jar extra colorful, instead!

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BrightNest Denver, CO on May 15, 2013
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    Debra Peters 4 days ago
    Do hummingbirds have perches when feeding from flowers?
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DIY Wine Cork Bath Mat

All you need for this unique mat is: shelf liner, hot glue, a knife and 175 wine corks. If vino isn't your drink of choice, or you simply don't want to work through so many bottles, visit a few neighborhood restaurants. Many bars toss their wine corks at the end of the night and would be happy to save a few for you! Learn how to make it here: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/08/06/learn-...

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BrightNest Denver, CO on Aug 07, 2012
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    Kim C on Mar 24, 2013
    I love the way this looks, but was wondering how it feels under bare feet, does the curve of ...»
    the wine cork feel unstable or not? Sondra, while visiting a few restaurants and having wine would be great, you can buy bags of corks at craft stores now, lol!

    Nice looking piece BrightNest!

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Inspect This! The BrightNest Home Inspection Roundup.

These days, everything has a roundup. Music videos, dessert recipes, internet memes....the list goes on. Here at BrightNest, we couldn't wait to join the roundup party, because there's one kind of themed grouping that gets us really excited: home inspection roundups!

What's so great about checking out your home? All kinds of stuff. By regularly giving some problem-prone areas a quick once-over, you'll be able to spot potentially expensive issues before they get out of control. ...»

For example, by catching a mold infestation early, you can avoid a full wall replacement (which can cost $10,000 or more)! You can tackle everything at once and have an Inspection Day, or schedule them at your convenience. Just make sure you take a peek at least once a year!Here are ten places in your home worth inspecting.Note: If you don't think you can remember all of these, sign up for BrightNest and we'll send you reminders when it's time to tackle something.Roof. Inspecting your roof once a year for signs of damage, sagging and aging will help prevent interior damage and an expensive roof replacement, which can cost an average of $5,000.More inspections: https://brightnest.com/posts/inspect-this-th...

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New Decorating Idea: DIY Faux Antlers!

These faux antlers are easy to make and PERFECT for fall! Stay au naturel and keep the deer antlers brown, or add an unexpected element by painting them neon, adding glitter or ...»
whitewashing the tips.

How will you personalize your antlers? To see more amazing antlers, visit: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/07/18/be-one...

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BrightNest Denver, CO on Jul 19, 2012
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    BrightNest on Jul 20, 2012
    Thanks Lisa! Please share it with your friends!
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DIY Fort Ideas!

For a kid, there really isn't anything cooler than a fort in the living room. Except maybe rocket boots – on "The Cool Scale," rocket boots beat pretty much everything. But unless you're a gifted mechanical engineer, you probably can't help your kid build a pair of rocket boots. You can, however, make a rockin' fort!

All you need to buff up the fortifications of a room in your home are some clothespins or tape, several large bed sheets and a few pieces of furniture.Here's ...»

how:1. Stake out your spot. Find a secure place – living rooms and bedrooms are our preferred locations – and set up your main furniture anchor. Something large like a sofa or table works best, but any large, sturdy piece of furniture will do. Note: Since your kids will be crawling around this furniture, avoid pieces that have sharp edges.

More tips and AWESOME fort pictures: https://brightnest.com/posts/diy-fort-ideas-...

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BrightNest Denver, CO on Mar 06, 2013
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Houseplants on a Budget: 5 Cheap and Easy Options

Low-maintenance houseplants are great, but not all "easy-to-care-for" florae are equally as easy to pay for! For example, many florists recommend the Chinese Evergreen because it's low-maintenance and attractive, but it also costs almost $150. You don't need to empty your wallet to reap the benefits of houseplants! If you shop carefully, you can have the best of both worlds. Here are five hard-to-kill houseplants that won't break your budget: ...»

All of the plants: https://brightnest.com/posts/houseplants-on-.... Rabbit Foot Fern

Cost: $10-$30 (depending on size)

Care: This plant is totally average: Give it average light (out of direct sunlight), average water (allow 1 inch of soil to dry out between waterings) and keep it in average room temperatures. That's it!

Size: They can grow up to 2 feet long, so it's a good idea to put them in a hanging basket.

Tip: This plant has furry rhizomes (hence the name). Make sure they stay above the soil surface – if you bury them, they'll rot.

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BrightNest Denver, CO on May 15, 2013
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