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How to Build a Drawer Box with Undermount Slides

Today in this post you'll learn the basic steps to build a drawer with undermount slides. At first the thought of building drawers was extremely intimidating, but when there's a will there's a way. And as first time drawer builders, we are so pleased with the results! So let me tell you, if we can learn to build a drawer, you can too! Of course, we'll walk you through each step with detailed photos and instructions so you can feel confident building your own drawers too. And at the end of this post, we have a link to the video tutorial…

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June 9, 2022

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How to Install a Killer Wallpaper Accent Wall

Slowly the laundry room is starting to change and I'm so thrilled.Without a doubt, adding the beadboard wainscoting and hooks dramatically improved the space.But today, I'm so delighted to reveal the full wall.Clearly, adding a wallpaper accent wall is a game changer for this room.Now every time I walk past my laundry room, I have to pause and stare at my gorgeous wall!I think I'm going to have to replace the current door with a door with a window.It's just too pretty to be closed off!When I started making plans for updating my laundry room, I began looking at wallpaper.I knew…

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April 14, 2021

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The Best Ideas for Christmas Tree Decorating with Unique Elements

When it comes to getting your home ready for Christmas, the most important by far is Christmas tree decorating! Can you even image Christmas without a tree? Continuing on with our warm and cozy traditional Christmas theme this year, we will be incorporating similar cozy elements to the Christmas tree. You may have wondered “What is the best way to decorate a Christmas tree?” or “How do you make a beautiful Christmas tree?” Not only will we share our tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree, but we’ll share what colors are trending for Christmas this year! And for coastal…

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November 25, 2020

Read more about the article Cover for Throw Pillow | Quick and Easy DIY Tutorial

One of the best ways to put the finishing touches on bedroom decor is to decorate the bed with different pillows.

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Cover for Throw Pillow | Quick and Easy DIY Tutorial

Cover for Throw PillowAs we put the finishing touches on Ellie's bedroom makeover, adding beautiful throw pillows is the icing on the cake! And would you believe that all but one of these pillows were made from leftover fabric?!Not only did we have extra fabric from the Roman Shade, but also that fun faux fur from the French Country Boho Chair makeover.Today we will share the easiest way to make a cover for a throw pillow using that fun faux fur.If you’re new to sewing, making a cover for a throw pillow is the perfect beginning project. In most cases, this…

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October 16, 2020

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Roman Shade – How to Make Them Yourself

The final touches are going in Ellie’s bedroom now and we are down to the window treatment. She has been pretty vocal about what she would like in her room. For the window treatment, she wanted blackout curtains. However, with her built in desk with shelves below the window, curtains would not work well. With this in mind, we started looking at a Roman shade.We love the look of Roman shades. However, have you ever priced custom Roman shades? Yikes, they are expensive! Clearly, we knew that if we made them ourselves we would save hundreds of dollars! With this in…

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August 27, 2020

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Wagner Paint Sprayer | Paint Interior Doors Quickly with Professional Results

Wagner Paint SprayerOften times we may talk ourselves out of a painting project imagining how much work it may take. But painting projects don't have to be stressful.This was the case with this project!After painting the doors in Ellie's bedroom makeover Navy, I knew I wanted to paint the rest of the interior doors in our home navy as well.Even though I'm a huge DIYer, and we paint things on a regular basis anyway, somehow the thought of painting the remaining 14 interior doors seemed a bit daunting.That is of course until we received the Wagner Flexio 5000!Learn how to quickly…

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August 24, 2020

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Fireplace Mantle Surround | A Beginners Guide

We LOVE a fireplace in the living room. It adds such beautiful architectural details to any space. If you are following along from the previous weeks, welcome. We are coming to the finish line, adding in all the details with molding and trim. This simple DIY tutorial will show you how easy it is to build a fireplace surround and mantel. We will show you our step by step process, so you can be a doer as well. 😉The title of "doer" makes me chuckle. When we moved into our home 5 years ago, one of our neighbors came over to…

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May 8, 2020

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How to Paint a Faux Concrete Finish

Do you love the trendy look of concrete? It's possible to mix and cast your own concrete pots, however we are going to share in our tutorial How to Paint a Faux Concrete Finish. This technique uses a unique ingredient that creates convincing results; it’s not just paint…Creating concrete pots can be fun, however it takes a fair amount of time and energy.On the other hand painting a faux concrete finish is quick and easy and can transform an ordinary pot into an extraordinary piece.We will also share how to create a vintage texture on a pot or other decor piece…

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April 22, 2020

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Easy Coffee Filter Flowers with Bling

Have you seen the gorgeous coffee filter flowers all over Pinterest? They are amazing and so realistic looking. After trying this craft ourselves we knew we wanted to share our version of an Easy coffee filter flower with a little bling.This DIY tutorial is so simple and fun to do. Not only will we share how to make the flower, but also how to watercolor the coffee filters to get amazing variations in color.We promise you will be oohing & awing, and looking for places to display them around your home. Whether it’s on a wreath for your front door, centerpiece…

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April 8, 2020

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No Sew Upholstery Tutorial

Does upholstery work intimidate you? Wondering if you can do it yourself? We’ll show you how easy it can be to reupholster furniture. After you see this NO SEW upholstery before and after, you’re sure to get ideas that will have you transforming the furniture in your home!Ready to get started? First lets go over the list of supplies you'll need.1. Tack Puller2. Flat Head Screwdriver3. Needle-Nose Pliers4. Rubber Mallet5. Pneumatic Staple Gun OR6. Heavy Duty Staple Gun7. Sewing Scissors8. Hammer9. Hot Glue Gun10. Measuring Tape11. Permanent Marker12. Staple Setter13. Piping of your choice14. Fabric of your choice15. BattingThis post contains…

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March 23, 2020