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Moving and Packing Tips & Tricks
(Disclaimer: We have partnered with PODS to bring you this post. All opinions expressed are 100% our own, and are not influenced by PODS.) Last week I left you with an empty PODS container, and a very full loft of our belongings. Well, today I’m here to show you how we fit our 2 bedroomKeep…
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A Mailbox Gets a Bright Makeover
Right now, I’m paying “rent” to my roomie via DIY projects. It’s a pretty sweet deal if you ask me. (More on that here) So, I’ve been slowly taking inventory at Janimal’s house and seeing what I can transform to make it even more fabulous. My mom recently painted her front door a bright andKeep…
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Styling 101: How to Style a Bar Cart
I’m a big fan of entertaining. It’s always so nice to have friends and family over to hang out, have a few cocktails, and eat some munchies. We like to accommodate all of our guests with a wide variety of beverages. That’s why we’re always well stocked with a plethora of wine, hard alcohol, andKeep…
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The Pop Shop
Is it just me or is this random space above my refrigerator super awkward? Some people have fabulously functional cabinets above their fridge, me…. not so much. The solution to getting rid of this awkwardness: I wasn’t exactly sure. All I knew is that I had to add something… anything really. That’s when I stumbledKeep…
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Easy Steps to Create a Pallet Sign
DIY Pallet Sign With lots of intimidation and quite a bit of hesitation, I decided to create a pallet sign to give to my dad for Father’s Day! I enlisted my better half to carry this way-heavier-than-I-expected pallet home from a dumpster nearby. (I say “nearby” loosely… more like 1/2 mile of trucking this thing home). Poor Matt, suchKeep…
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Bourbon Bottle Soap Dispenser
Like most men, my dad is into “swill.” Yep, we’re an Irish family and we definitely like to get our swill on. Lately, my dad is digging bourbon whiskey. Single malt, single barrel…I don’t really know much about the stuff…but I do know that he loves it! So I thought it would only be fittingKeep…
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Upholstered Bench with Nailhead Trim
Upholstery projects can be incredibly intimidating. Trust me, I’ve been there. In fact, my first ever DIY was reupholstering 4 dining room chairs. They were in Finn’s family for decades, and his mom gave them to us to makeover. #nopressure We were absolute newbies, and I remember googling every step of the way. Fast forwardKeep…
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How to Make a Paint Swatch Calendar
So we’ve only been at this blogging thing for a short amount of time, but we have both quickly learned that a lot of PLANNING goes into running a blog. Projects, pictures, and posts need to be prepped all.the.time. (Wow, way too much alliteration going on there!) Good thing we both consider ourselves to beKeep…
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Distressed Toolbox Makeover
Remember a few weeks back when us rookies visited the Kane County Flea Market? (Read all about our flea market trip here) Well, I never showed you my big purchase from that trip. Here it is… You’re probably thinking. “Ugh, ew Casey, what’s with the dirty toolbox?” Why spend any money to lug that thingKeep…
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How to Create a Mason Jar Organizer
Want to learn how to make a mason jar organizer? I walk you through this easy craft step by step…
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How to Stain a Coffee Table a Dark Color
Ever since we purchased our couch, we’ve wanted to find a new coffee table. Well…we bought the couch 2 years ago. So, I think it’s finally time to get on the coffee table hunt! It’s not that I don’t like our current coffee table. It was a fine Ikea purchase from my college days, andKeep…
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How to Make Mini Hamburger Cookies
My mister is turning the big 26, and in order to celebrate, I decided to make him one of his favorite desserts. But before I get to the dessert…I need to tell you a little something about Finn. See, my man has a love for burgers. And when I say love, I mean it.Keep…
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I’m Casey Finn, the voice behind The DIY Playbook. I’m a Chicago gal teaching you how to design, DIY, and maintain your home…by yourself! Learn more about me right here.
