Archives for January 2017

The Best DIY Projects of 2016

The best DIY projects of 2016. From the office to the kitchen to a HUGE exterior overhaul, it’s time to…
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Laundry Room Makeover: DIY Plywood Countertop

Laundry Room, Woodworking

This DIY wood countertop project was inexpensive and able to complete with one person for installation. See how it transformed…
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A Modern and Plant-Filled Laundry Room Makeover

Before/After, Laundry Room

The big laundry room reveal: transformation of a cramped room with new paint, new countertop, styled shelves, and color to…
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Organizing My Photography Equipment

Cleaning and Organization, Office, Woodworking

I am a compensated 3M-sponsored blogger. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me….
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New Year’s Eve Decorating Ideas from the Dollar Store

Crafts, Decorating, Holidays

Did you know you can buy helium balloons at the dollar store? Shiny foil ones in tons of colors? Until…
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