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Weekend DIY: Plaster Wall Monograms
Meg Allen cole of Craftzine.com shares one of the coolest ideas I've seen in a while - DIY plaster monograms! With a little cardboard, packing tape, plaster - and a roomy area, this is a fabulous weekend do-it-yourself project!

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Fix-It Wednesday: 3 Tricks for Insulating Your Home

2/22/12 9:03am by Decor Adventures
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Tips and tricks for insulating your home.

When winter comes along and the temperatures drop, your once warm and cozy home can get a bit cool and drafty. But it doesn't have to be uncomfortable; there are many ways to keep your heating and energy bills in check. Our house is 112 years old and believe me, there are some cold spots. So I've done some quick and easy projects to stop the drafts and keep us snug and warm.  Read more >

DIY Plastic Animal Book Ends

2/21/12 9:37am by Cassie Freeman
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How to turn plastic toys into sophisticated bookends.

[Editor's Note:Who knew plastic elephants from the dollar bin could look so sophisticated with just a coat of red spray paint? Apparently Cassie over at Hi Sugarplum knew. These shiny red bookends look like something straight off the pages of a high end decorators catalog. What was once a cheap kitschy plastic toy was transformed into a fancy and functional piece of home décor eye candy. I can hardly wait to make my own set. Think I might go with dinosaurs or tigers. - Jen]  Read more

Tutorial Tuesday: Pillow Shams

2/21/12 9:23am by nobigdill
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How to change the look of your room with pillow shams.

We like to change things up at our house.  It keeps things looking fresh and interesting. Sometimes we will rearrange the furniture or even paint a room. It livens things up a bit.  Read more >

Makeover Monday: Recycled Pallet Wood Dressing Room

2/20/12 9:45am by Funky Junk Donna
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Using recycled wood to make a dressing area.

I'm not crazy about hanging up clothes. Truly, I've had this "issue" since ... forever. So when a blank wall kept staring at me while my clothes were slung all over my bed, I came up with a plan. I dreamt the wall was loaded with hooks so I could merrily throw my clothes against it like some carnival game, hoping they'd catch! Fun!   Read more >

Fast Fix Friday: Quick Curtains from Tablecloths

2/17/12 8:30am by JenR
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Using tablecloths as material for curtains.

While I loved my old drapes, I really needed something that would freshen up the room a bit and give it that "spring" feel. My only problem is that my window is 108 inches wide  and my curtain rod is 87 inches high. It takes 4 panels to cover the window. Last time it was almost $200 just for some panels on sale. I thought I would look for some cheap fabric when I got around to it.  Read more >

Fix-It Wednesday: Adding Interest to a Small Bedroom with Beadboard

2/15/12 8:44am by 3MeadowLakeCottage
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How to install a beadboard picture ledge.

Since our little guy’s bedroom is so small, we wanted to give it a little something extra.  We wanted a little architectural interest coupled with a place to display pictures and other accessories.  To achieve this, we installed beadboard paneling with picture ledge trim.  Read more >

Makeover Monday: Kids' Trophy Display

2/13/12 9:07am by theyellowcapecod
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Transitioning your child to a more mature bedroom design.

The older my boys get, the more sports take over their lives - and our house.This winter my goal was to update their bedroom by transitioning from a nautical theme into a sports theme. Organization and additional storage were a top priority.  Read more >

Fast Fix Friday: The Market Pantry

2/10/12 9:10am by jeanne@bkb
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Converting a closet into a pantry.

At Bees Knees Bungalow in all the posts I’ve done during the past year, there’s one thing I’ve kept under wraps. In my kitchen I have a pantry. I haven’t shown it because it hasn’t been worthy. Until now. BlogHer was kind enough to contact me and ask me to do a “Quick Fix” project. Hmmm. What to do? What could I do in a day? Ah ha! The Pantry. It had been neglected and cluttered. I put my big girl creativity pants on and got to work. Now, the pantry is perfectly presentable.  Read more >

Organizational Thursday: Making Your Entryway Work For You

2/9/12 9:08am by Organizing Made Fun
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How to organize your entry way.

If you've got a way into your house, you likely have an entry. It may be small, large, skinny, or wide but somehow you enter in one door or another. I want to show you two ways you can organize your entry.  Read more >

Fix-It Wednesdays: How to Repair Drywall

2/8/12 8:30am by restoreinteriors
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How to repair drywall.

The house we live in was a complete mess when we bought it. It had not been updated since its original build date in 1954. You can imagine the avocado green appliances, linoleum flooring and mint green bathroom tile. We did a lot of cosmetic updating, all that our budget would allow, but we are still in need of some serious renovations.  Read more >