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  • How to Hang a Hook on a Hollow Door

    How to Hang a Hook on a Hollow Door

    Want to hang a hook on a hollow door? Here’s my step-by-step tutorial.

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  • How to Change your Toilet Seats

    How to Change your Toilet Seats

    Alternative Post Title: The Least Glamorous Blog Post Ever Yes, I’m not gonna lie, today’s post is not at all glitzy or glamorous (it’s actually a bit embarrassing if we’re being completely honest here). But it is a DIY project that every single homeowner can & should know how to do. I’m talking about changingKeep…

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  • How to Build DIY Industrial Galvanized Pipe Shelves

    How to Build DIY Industrial Galvanized Pipe Shelves

    If you’re looking to add some storage to your room and don’t want to spend a ton of money. This project is definitely for you…

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  • How to Build a Fauxdenza

    How to Build a Fauxdenza

    We needed some extra storage in our guest bedroom, so I built an awesome floating credenza. Here’s how you can make your own…

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  • An Easy DIY Bathtub Tray

    An Easy DIY Bathtub Tray

    January was a cooooold month here in Chicago. I’m talking single digit temps, snow, and ice galore. Yep, not too fun.Our condo gets pretty darn chilly when the heat isn’t on full blast. You should see me tip-toe out of bed in the morning and dash to the hot shower. You’d think I’m being timed…IKeep…

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  • No-Sew Blackout Curtains for the Bedroom

    No-Sew Blackout Curtains for the Bedroom

    Our windows are slowly getting some lovin’ around here. Last week, I showed you guys our new bamboo shades in the bedroom. While that helped provide some privacy & block a bit of light…we still had some very large doors to cover up in this space. Here’s a look at those windows back on ourKeep…

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  • How to Clean Grout in your Bathroom

    How to Clean Grout in your Bathroom

    It’s kinda crazy the things you do & think about when you’re a new homeowner. Like when I gaze at the ceiling when relaxing on the couch and think…I should really touch up the paint on the ceiling in the corner. Or when I scan our hardwood floors looking for nicks or dents & suddenlyKeep…

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  • How to Install an Ikea Kitchen Faucet

    How to Install an Ikea Kitchen Faucet

    I’m gonna start this post by saying that I didn’t really think I had the DIY skills to tackle a plumbing project. Installing shelves? Sure! Painting furniture? You betcha! Installing a new kitchen faucet? Hmmmm…not so sure about that. Yep, I went into this thinking that I might as well give it a try, andKeep…

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  • How to Patch a Hole in your Wall

    How to Patch a Hole in your Wall

    Last week, I showed you how I’ve been working hard to fill all of the nail holes in our rental. This week, we’re taking the DIY up a notch to tackle bigger holes.I’ve had to use anchors in a few spots around our home, to hold heavier items securely on the wall. Now that we’reKeep…

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  • How to Hide a Printer

    How to Hide a Printer

    Printers can be an eyesore. So I vowed to hide mine in plain sight…

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  • Video Tutorial: How to Make a DIY Marble Tray

    Video Tutorial: How to Make a DIY Marble Tray

    What do you do when you have an extra slab of marble? You create a cute tray for your home…

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  • DIY Outdoor Painted Rug(s)

    DIY Outdoor Painted Rug(s)

    Last month we got together at B’s house for a whooooooole day of blog work. In between computer time, we decided to take a break from that never ending to-do list and enjoy the gorgeous sunshine. But let’s be serious, these two Type A personalities are not going to waste a day that we’re togetherKeep…

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