May 31, 2022

When my husband and I upgraded to a king-sized bed this spring, one of the ensuing problems we knew we’d have to tackle was the headboard.  Our old queen-sized headboard was actually one of the first home improvement project we took on together to spruce up my then-boyfriend’s bachelor pad, but it wasn’t going to

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April 23, 2022

With Halloween approaching in just over a week, we’re getting the house ready for trick-or-treaters with a spooky giant spider!  Here’s how to make your own giant yard spider from PVC pipe. Materials Small plywood board (approximately 1’ x 2’) 6 10’ sections of ¾” PVC pipe cut as follows: 8 4’ lengths 8 2’

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November 27, 2013

If your furniture is putting you to sleep, here’s a quick, easy and inexpensive way to give it a facelift with paint chips. I started with a piece I already had, a Boksel Sofa Table from Ikea, but this project would work with any table or dresser with a glass or plexiglass top.  All you’ll

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September 25, 2013

Sharing space with your spouse isn’t always easy.  Good organization is key to keeping you both sane and helping your home run smoothly.  Here’s an easy way to organize your shelves.  The best part?  It will only cost you $24.99. I’ve been on a mission lately to organize my master bedroom closet.  I was sick

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August 28, 2013

Sharing a closet: one of the unexpected pleasures of a domestic partnership. While we’d all love to have custom closets designed to keep us organized and maximize our space, it’s simply not a financial reality for most couples. Here’s a look at four easy ways to improve your shared closet space that won’t break the

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