Vertical blinds are my least favorite type of window treatments but I decided to keep the ones that I have in my dining room because they are pretty useful for blocking out the strong California sun in the afternoons. I still don't like looking at the vertical blinds, so to minimize their presence, I came up with a quick and easy way to partially conceal them with a curtain: I used a 3/8" wood...
Big blank white walls can be a challenge to decorate, especially if you're renting and can't paint the walls. One solution to add both architectural detail and color is to build simple wall panels - you can paint them, or add wallpaper and even install lighting and shelves on them. They dress up the wall, while adding color and function at the same time. Materials: hardboard panel (1/8"...
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Customizing a closet can be challenging when you're a renter but here's a quick and easy way to add extra shelving in a small closet without using any power tools or making any holes in the walls: Step 1: Have 3/4" MDF cut into 3 pieces at the hardware store: 2 side supports and 1 shelf. Step 2: Attach the side supports to the wall - since I'm a renter, I didn't want to use screws to do this, so...
I needed a simple bench for banquette seating in my dining room and I couldn't find one that would work with my dining room table so I thought it would be fun to make one out of 3/4" MDF. It surprisingly simple to build and it's easy to customize to whatever size you need! Materials you will need: I used 1 x 4'x8' sheet of 3/4" MDF because I needed the rest of the MDF for another project but you...
When you're working with wood or MDF a lot, sanding sponges come in handy to sand down surfaces evenly. However, they do tend to be a bit pricier than regular sandpaper, so if you're looking to save a few dollars, here's an easy way to make a DIY sanding block using sandpaper sheets: You take a piece of scrap wood and staple a sheet of sandpaper cut big enough to wrap around the piece of wood...
With the ever growing number of electronic devices that have crept into our lives, finding a dedicated spot to charge them all while keeping the wires tamed and out of sight can be a challenge. And when you live with roommates, the problem gets even more out of hand. So when a friend with this problem asked for my help, this is the solution I came up with: a DIY charging station/shelf for their...
Figuring out how to decorate a small bedroom was a new challenge I was happy to take on after living is a studio apartment for 3 years! On a budget, I got creative
The back of doors can provide valuable storage space when you live in a small apartment, and the back of my bathroom door in my NYC studio was the perfect spot for hanging my ironing board using plastic over the door hooks. But when I moved to my LA apartment and tried to use the same hooks on my doors, I discovered that they didn't work because the space between the top of the door and the door...
In part 2 of my balcony makeover, it’s time for some furniture and accessories to complete my outdoor room with a place to lounge, an al fresco dining area and a small garden.
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