Interior Design and other home improvements
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Upcycling: from crushed cans to folk art
Sometimes I envy my creative friends. While I'm the one who imposes order on chaos by tossing clutter, they embrace what others discard, imagining for it a whole new life. They can transform used, forgotten, and rejected… More >>
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Temporary digs need home organization, too
I'm enjoying an extended visit at my dad's house while my BFF finishes up some renovations to prep my home for sale. I needed to carve out some temporary but functional living space for me and my dog and cat during… More >>
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Purge and repurpose: 3 free storage hacks
When you've got a micro-thin budget but you can't resist the "urge to purge" your cabinets and reorganize, think "repurpose" instead of "purchase." Here are a few free storage hacks that repurpose the very things you… More >>
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Weird places to decorate your home
I recently ran across an article on a laundry room makeover. It included a mosaic backsplash, wall art, and an area rug. "How lovely," I thought. "Why not?" But when I was growing up -- and I presume in quite a few… More >>
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3 money-saving DIY bathroom upgrades
Your bathroom is a multi-purpose zone: guests use it; your family gets ready there every morning; you want to relax in the tub there at night; and that's not even mentioning needing somewhere to hang up all those towels… More >>