In recent years, asbestos has been linked to more than 100,000 deaths in a single year. And this tiny killer can be a stealthy hazard for renovators. But it's not always easy to know how much asbestos exposure is bad and how to stay protected as a renovator. We're here to help. Read on for a guide to asbestos and advice for avoiding its … [Read more...]
13 Adorable Toilet Paper Storage Solutions
See if this has ever happened to you before: You are at a friend's house and go to the bathroom. While in there, you notice that there is only 1 square of toilet paper left. And, ahem, you need more than only 1 square. So, you scan the shelves, counters, baskets, cupboards, shower...you search everywhere in hopes of finding a spare … [Read more...]
Give Your Old Ceramic Vases A Pottery Barn Makeover
Got a bunch of old ceramic vases that don't match your decor anymore? Why not give them a new lease of life with a makeover like this Pottery Barn inspired style. Not only will they look better, they will give a much needed modern twist to your home furnishings. The team at The Navage Patch show us exactly how to update a ceramic vase with a … [Read more...]
Build a Platform Bed on Wheels
When Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic sold her house, she sold her furniture right along with it. Ashley knew she’d want to build new pieces for the spaces and her first mission was getting everyone’s bed off the floor using platform beds. For her oldest son, Ashley built a platform bed following plans from Ana White and added on locking casters for … [Read more...]
“Capiz Shell” Chandelier from Wax Paper
Lisa Roy had dreams of adding a capiz shell chandelier to her dining room. However, there were none to be had in her hometown of Dubai. Lisa instead found an inspiration piece from West Elm and recreated it using wax paper and a circle punch. While this project is a bit time-consuming, Lisa says it’s not too difficult. Who knew wax paper … [Read more...]
Converting a Garage Ideas
If you live in a home for a long time, you will get to a point when renovations and remodels will be appealing and inevitable. It’s fun and enjoyable to initiate significant changes in your living space over time. Renovations and remodels prevent your home from becoming stale and boring. A garage is one of the vital areas of the home that … [Read more...]
Lazy Susan Art Caddy
While I love hiding as much of my crafting supplies away as possible, I do like to keep items that my kids and I use a lot easily accessible. That's what propelled me to make these Pottery Barn inspired spinning art caddies for my craft table. One fun thing I tweaked about the design is using magnets to hold on the pails. They are strong … [Read more...]
6 Accent Wall Ideas for Your Bathroom
Among all the other spaces in a house, how a bathroom is designed and maintained reflects its users. Since it’s a high-traffic space, it’s one of the most common areas that undergo remodeling. It is often the most difficult space to design considering the ventilation, plumbing, and utilization. (Image Source: … [Read more...]
Children’s Book Caddy
If you have kids, you know that they come with books. Lots and lots of books. With twin toddlers, Nick of The Sawdust Maker was starting to feel like they were being buried in books. His wife knew it was time to find the perfect book storage solution and gave Nick the task of building a Land of Nod-inspired book caddy. I love how the … [Read more...]
Rope Knot Doorstop
I have the privilege of sharing a tutorial with you, as I recently received an email from a reader who created an awesome knockoff but is not a blogger. Elizabeth tried her hand at knot tying to create this rope knot doorstop for $15.00. Elizabeth was inspired by the Rope Knot Doorstop from Ballard Designs which retails for $45.00. Now … [Read more...]
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