Rachel from DIY in PDX is updating her kitchen and really wanted to replace her ugly top cabinets with some beautiful floating shelves. To keep the look natural, she opted for live-edge alder wood that she got from a reclaimed lumber company. This gives an organic feel to the kitchen space and really adds a lot of beautiful personality. … [Read more...]
Burlap and Wood “All You Need Is Love” Sign
Cara from Build It Craft It Love It says she is a sucker for any love-related décor, so you know Valentine’s Day is right up her alley! She spied a vintage billboard style sign in Pottery Barn’s catalog, but it was too large – and too expensive! Cara knew she could make it for less and did just that by printing on a burlap sheet and adhering … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help You Choose the Best Home Replacement Windows
The average homeowner spends up to 3 percent of their home's value each year on maintenance. Ignoring the maintenance needs a residence has can lead to many problems. As a homeowner, it is your job to inspect your home on a regular basis to find out about repair issues before they get worse. When performing these inspections, one of the first … [Read more...]
Plan Your Dream Home: 5 Elegant Living Room Design Tips You Need to See
The living room is where family hangouts, friendly get-togethers, movie nights, game nights and more all play out. Why not make the living room the most attractive and uplifting room in the house, then? You can spend thousands of dollars on a chic new sofa, but you don't have to change much to give your living room new life. With a few key … [Read more...]
Wingback Chair to Nursery Rocker
Sarah of DIYstinctly Made inherited a set of wingback chairs from her in-laws that were in great shape but in need of recovering. Sarah dove in headfirst and reupholstered one of the chairs for her living room. She took it a step further with the second chair and not only reupholstered it but transformed it into a nursery rocker inspired by … [Read more...]
8 Awesome DIY Murphy Beds
Murphy beds are a great option for small homes that need a bedroom to function as both an office and a guest room. However, buying a pre-made murphy bed and then paying for installation can get expensive very quickly! If you are DIY-prone, you can make your own murphy bed relatively easily to save you both space and money. These are a few … [Read more...]
Craigslist Crystal Chandelier Makeover
While renovating her home, Heather of Southern Abbey has been trading out the “awful” light fixtures for new ones. Thanks to Craigslist, she has been able to save some pennies along the way by reviving secondhand finds like this chandelier she purchased for $50. Heather added some pizzazz in only thirty minutes by adorning the chandy with … [Read more...]
5 Telltale Signs You Need Gutter Repair for Your Home
Curb appeal is a huge selling point for potential buyers. The first things they notice are the beautiful landscaping, driveway pavers, walkway stonework, and the color of the home. Did you know that faulty gutters can actually decrease the value of your home? That's because leaking, cracked, or dysfunctional gutters affect the functionality, … [Read more...]
10 DIY Curtain Projects–Knock Off Style
Oh, curtains. They can be such a pain in the rear challenge when it comes to decorating. There are just so many factors to consider – length, weight, material, sheerness, rod style… Take all that and then try to find the color and pattern you want. That’s where I have found myself time and again turning to DIY projects to get the exact … [Read more...]
Mid-Century Bookshelf Building Plans
Erik from Better When Built says that he used to try and save money by buying cheap furniture. However, he eventually learned it doesn’t save money at all when your furniture doesn’t last and ends up falling apart! Erik was ready to replace the cheap white particle board bookshelf in his bedroom and discovered a mid-century style shelf from … [Read more...]
