Sometimes the easiest way to add your own personal stamp on your home without spending a lot of cash is to make something crafty. For me and Steve, that means being really picky about what…
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DIY Spa Bathroom on a Budget!
The bathroom is the one room in the house where we should feel luxury pampering. After all, it’s our private space, right? I see all you Moms raising your eyebrows! Well, in theory, anyway. And…
Furniture Arranging Ideas & Tricks
Sometimes the most difficult home decorating decisions we make is how to place the items we already own. How to arrange furniture in a room can affect mood, the visual size of a room, and…
DIY Dining Table Makeovers – Before & Afters
When decorating dining rooms, one of the biggest problems most of us have is our budget. It’s difficult, if not impossible for most of us to purchase a new dining set whenever we want a…
DIY Picture Frame Ideas & Crafts
Picture frames are cheap, easy to work with, and we usually have a few hanging around the house. So why don’t we use them for more than just pictures? They are a great base for…
How to Install a Backsplash
One of the fastest ways to update and upgrade a kitchen or bath is to install a backsplash. There are so many options these days, from glass mosaics, to classic subway tiles, to peel and…
Teen Bedroom Decorating Tips, Tricks & Projects
Teens need a space to call their own, to give them room to grow their independence and to find out who they are, what they like, to dream… However, their thoughts on decorating their rooms…
One Day Curb Appeal Ideas & Projects
Whether you plan to sell your home, or you just want it to make a better first impression, there are lots of curb appeal ideas & projects you can complete in just one day. Oh,…
12 DIY Backyard Ideas for Patios, Porches and Decks
When we want to spend time outdoors, its natural that we want to linger on our patios, porches and decks. They are a natural gathering place to enjoy the outdoors with our friends and family,…
How to Reupholster a Chair
We all have ’em. That old chair you can’t stand to throw out, but also can’t stand to look at! Either its’ fabric could win an ugly chair contest, or it is in such bad…
13 Creative DIY Projects with Old Windows
If you are looking for creative charm in your DIY projects, that’s easy – use old windows! There is something about windows with history that make us feel nostalgic… And let’s face it, they don’t…
18 Gorgeous DIY Bed Frames
Let’s face it, one of the most expensive things within our bedroom decorating is the bed. A cool bed becomes the focal point of the room, so you want to make sure it looks up…
Front Porch & Outdoor 4th of July Decorating Ideas
Apple pie, the 4th of July, fireworks in the sky, and front porches seem to all go together, right? What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with outdoor 4th of July decorating and entertaining….