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Craft/Sewing Closet
I have always wanted a space dedicated to crafting and sewing but never had the space. Using my kids old toy closet, I created this beautiful space just for me.
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Copy Cat Twig Candle Holder
Here's a super easy way to make a twig candle holder you see everywhere. No gluing involved!!!
The lone stove: A much needed mini-kitchen makeover on a serious budget
I have an older home, built in 1826, with a kind of country style kitchen. This is not an eat-in kitchen and the table placed in the center is for prep work. The cabinets are all
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CommentedIs that a flue cover on the paneled wall? I wonder what is under the paneling? Is it brick? If ...»
Staircase help!
In need of help! What do I do with this bizarre staircase enclosure? When we moved in three years go, this was what was used as an alternative to spindles and a bannister evidently. It is not weight-bearing, but we need to do something as we had twin boys this past April, and they are already on the move! As I'm sure you can guess, our budget is tiny, really non-existent actually, so anyway we can do this inexpensively would be great. I would rather not board it up as there is a great
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CommentedI agree with Linda A. We had the same issue while renovating a home and did it the "pay as you ...»
Easy DIY cat perch/window seat
I repurposed an old serving tray into a cat window seat using an old serving tray and shelf brackets. Lalka loves to watch the squirrels and birds. #Love2Repurpose #bestof2012
Need advice for privacy around my hammock.
I recently added a little "hammock room" in my yard and it is very near the fence that separates my yard from my neighbor's. I would like to find a way to add some privacy without being obnoxious toward my neighbors. They are great but it is a bit disconcerting to look up from a book and see six little eyes peering over at me. The area gets very little sun - about two hours in the afternoon in summer. Any ideas?
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CommentedGoatsbeard? I had never heard of it. I looked it up and that is a perfect tall plant for ...»
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CommentedGreat ideas! I googled the canvas curtain idea and found a surprising number of ways I could ...»