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DIY Pennant Banner for Kids Room
This DIY Pennant Banner is the perfect something extra for a kid bedroom or play space! It’s so easy to paint by hand with minimal materials and skills! We overhauled this bedroom for a grandmother who has 6 grandkids. She needed more beds than just the full bed and futon previously in the room. So Dad and I built 2 sets of bunk beds complete with trundle drawer storage underneath! The transformation was part of an episode for Today’s Homeowner. I designed the room to be fun and cute but not too young since the grandkids span ages 1 to 9. Bright colors mixed with black and white bedding was…
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DIY Square Concrete Planter
Create your own square concrete planter using patio pavers that’s perfect for winter and many seasons to come! What to Buy (5) square patio pavers* (2) 8-foot 2x2s* construction adhesive* pocket hole jig* 2-inch pocket screws* masonry drill bit* For one planter, cut (4) 2x2s at 14 inches long and (6) at 12 inches. If you’re making 2 planters, you can get away with purchasing (3) 2x2s. You won’t need 2 full pieces per planter. Just FYI! Drill Pocket Holes There are several ways to assemble your square concrete planter. The method I chose is creating hidden fasteners with a pocket hole jig. I’ve used this before to build a…
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Replace an Interior Door Yourself
We are slowly replacing the interior doors in our home for solid core ones with more style. Here’s how easy it is to do yourself. What I Used Affiliate links below will earn me a small commission without increasing the cost for you! hinge marker* chisels* hole saw* drill* hinge mortise template* mini router* door latch jig* hinges* doorknob* solid door* toolbelt* There are several different ways to go about mortising a hinge for a new interior door. Watch my video above to determine which method you want to use before buying what you’ll need! Mortising is just making a small cut so that the hinge is recessed into the…
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DIY Roman Shade for Any Window
A little fabric can add a nice layer and so much warmth to any room! So here’s how to easily create your own DIY Roman shade to fit any window in your home. What to Buy retro-style iron* cordless mini blinds* fabric (what I used) measuring tape* no-sew hem tape* fabric glue* my favorite clamps* When we first moved into our house, I wasn’t ready to decorate our primary bathroom or make it over. But we still needed privacy! So I bought the cheapest mini blinds and hung them up. But after adding wallpaper and really gussying up the joint a few months ago, it was time to jazz up…
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DIY Lighted Marquee Numbers
Create DIY large lighted numbers to celebrate any birthday or anniversary using dollar store foam boards and cafe lights. The fundraiser at my kids’ school was celebrating 20 years. So I volunteered to make these DIY lighted numbers as part of the decor for the event! Sure we could have rented them. But that would have cost around $300. Possibly more. Instead I only spent around $30 since I already had cafe string lights on hand!
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Rattan Frame for Oval Mirror
Dress up a simple oval bathroom mirror with wicker cord to look like a rattan masterpiece for under $100. What to Buy (2) 20″x30″ foam boards oval mirror* white tape* brown spray paint* small utility knife* wicker rattan cord* multi-surface glue* tiny clamps* clear mounting tape* When I was originally planning our hall bathroom remodel, I wanted to add wood or rattan mirrors to break up the faux marble wall and chrome sconces. But everything I found was so expensive! So instead I purchased inexpensive plain mirrors with the intent of DIY-ing a frame eventually. Well, eventually is here…17 months later…🤷🏼♀️ Prep Foam Board Base The base of this mirror…
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DIY Velvet Channel Tufted Headboard
This retro-inspired headboard with faux channel tufts covered in lush velvet is an easy DIY with basic tools and materials. But the result is anything but basic! What to Buy 1/2″ plywood* mattress topper* My exact one is out of stock. Here’s a similar, but thicker, one*. batting* lightweight stapler*(on sale right now!) 3/8″ staples* dusty blue velvet (just need one!) (2) 1x4s* or scrap wood Cutting Plywood As mentioned in the video above (don’t forget to hit that play button!), my finished headboard is 60″ tall by 72″ wide. That’s approximately the size of a king-sized headboard. But it’s also the size of the giant windows in Clara’s nursery.…
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Waterproofing Vertical Masonry Wall
Moisture can wreck havoc on painted bricks. But applying a simple masonry waterproofer prior to painting can eliminate that headache!
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Stripping Paint from Bricks
It’s hard to stop peeling paint! But you can eliminate paint all together. Here’s how I stripped the peeling paint from our brick steps and then sealed them to prevent slipping.