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DIY Decor

Rustic home decor DIY projects. All of these decorating projects have detailed tutorials and easy to follow instructions. Make things like furniture, window treatments, cushions, and lamps. Also find projects for finishing wall and floors in creative and rustic ways. Besides painting walls, learn special techniques for finishes like faux galvanized metal or distressed finishes.

Because there are so many home decor projects that you can do yourself, you can save a ton of money. Of course, you also have the satisfaction of creating something cool! Here are some must try DIY decor projects:

Ikea Table Hack From An Ikea Plant Stand

DIY Lighting Using Just About Anything

Painting Ceramic Tile Is Possible

using acrylic paint on fabric
by Renee Hanlon - February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Ways For Using Acrylic Paint On Fabric

If you are wanting to paint on fabric, you may be wondering if it is possible to use acrylic paint. The answer is that you definitely can! In fact, using acrylic paint on fabric requires just one or two extra easy steps. This is great news for those of us that have a nice collection

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built in bunk bed ideas
by Renee Hanlon - January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Built In Bunk Bed Ideas

As a kid, I always thought it was so cool to be able to sleep in a bunk bed, especially the top bunk. Now as an adult, I really appreciate the function and space saving design that built in bunk beds offer. If you have a small space or a need to sleep a lot

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bathroom remodel
by Renee Hanlon - January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Rustic Home Bathroom Remodel

It's hard for me to believe but we've had our cabin now for just over ten years. When we originally built it, it was meant as a weekend or vacation place. However, since that time, it has become more of a home where we spend most of our time. Because of that, it became necessary

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how to decorate around a wood stove
by Renee Hanlon - October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

How To Decorate Around A Wood Stove

In some of my previous homes, I've had fireplaces in the living rooms. It's always been fairly easy to decorate the area around a fireplace. You have a mantel and a hearth which offer great anchors to work off of. But what about decorating around a wood burning stove? This can be a little more

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poolside decor
by Renee Hanlon - June 23, 2020October 21, 2020

Poolside Decor That You Can Make

Summer is the season when most of us spend the majority of our free time outdoors. When the weather is hot, the pool is the place to be. Since a lot of time gets spent around the pool, it's nice to make the poolside decorative and welcoming. Summer craft projects for outdoor decor can include

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firewood storage ideas
by Renee Hanlon - May 8, 2020October 1, 2020

Unique Firewood Storage Ideas

With an outdoor fire pit and an indoor wood stove, we end up needing to store a lot of firewood. Luckily, there are some very creative ways to do this, especially if you are a fan of DIY rustic decor projects. I love firewood storage ideas that are also decorative. It doesn't need to take

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deck decorating ideas on a budget
by Renee Hanlon - April 29, 2020October 1, 2020

Deck Decorating Ideas On A Budget

This time of year, most all of my decorating efforts go to the porch or deck. Since the majority of our time will be spent outdoors, I like to dress up our outdoor seating areas. Today's focus is going to be on backyard decks. There are lots of ideas for freshening up the space that

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mothers day diy
by Renee Hanlon - April 25, 2020April 25, 2020

Mothers Day DIY Gift Ideas

What could be a better gift for mom than something handmade? There are plenty of craft ideas that make fantastic gifts for mom. From flowers to foot soaks or candles to sachets, luxurious gifts can all be handmade. I've rounded up ten of my favorite DIY gift ideas. This collection of mothers day DIY projects

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diy home bar
by Renee Hanlon - April 4, 2020October 1, 2020

DIY Home Bar From An Old Dresser

Have you ever thought of making a DIY home bar using an old dresser as it's base? That is exactly what we did to create a bar area in the upstairs of our cabin garage. I had an old dresser that I didn't know what to do with and thought it would be a great

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how to update a kitchen
by Renee Hanlon - September 25, 2019October 21, 2020

How To Update A Kitchen For Most Impact

Updating a kitchen can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some easy things that you can do to get the most out of your budget. My husband and I had the task of updating a kitchen in one of our rental properties. It was an old kitchen that was in desperate need of

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how to transfer images to wood
by Renee Hanlon - August 22, 2019October 1, 2020

How To Transfer Images To Wood Using Freezer Paper

I wish I was an artist who could paint any image that I wanted to by hand. I'm pretty sure that even if I took classes, that is not something that I could easily do. You've either got it or you don't! Luckily, there are other ways to create and it is quite possible to

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knitting projects
by Renee Hanlon - August 8, 2019August 7, 2019

Knitting Projects For Chic Home Decor

There are some types of crafts that are more relaxing than others. Knitting happens to be one of those that induce a calming effect. Because of this, it's a popular hobby to take up. Once you learn the basic needlework, it's just a matter of counting and repeating. This is something you can do while

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I'm addicted to crafting and decorating my downtown urban loft and up north rustic cabin. Read more about me.

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