Sometimes you have to get creative to add color when you're a renter. When I was working on a rental kitchen makeover for some friends, I wanted to add a colorful window treatment to coordinate with the temporary peel and stick tile backsplash. I didn't want to go with curtains because they tend to get dirty very quickly with all the cooking happening, so instead, I opted for a different take on...
Looking for ways to add color or personality to your home but can’t or don’t want to paint the walls?
When I was first approached to try out the WORX Hydroshot Power Cleaner, I wasn’t sure I could use it because I live in an apartment and don’t have access to a garden hose faucet. But when I realized that all I needed was a bucket of water to make it work (or any other water source), I was excited to try it out. Everything on my balcony gets very dusty, very fast, so I had the perfect testing...
When I was giving my balcony a makeover, I wanted to reuse what I had as much as possible. I loved the wood tile I had hung on the lattice panels when I originally decorated my balcony but with the new design, I felt it just wasn't big enough. So to make is more substantial, I recycled materials I already had on hand to create the perfect wall hanging. I have a lot of scrap wood left over from...
I built this outdoor chair right on the dining room table of my small apartment, using just a few hand tools – if I can do it, so can you!
Here’s a list of all the tools and materials I used to build this chair below:
I've been working from home for a few years now and one of the things I love to use to brainstorm ideas is a whiteboard. When I lived in my NYC studio apartment, I used a removable Whiteboard Sticker . I liked that the sticker was flush to the wall and that I could easily hide it with a picture frame - this was important to me because my office was in the main living area and I didn't like...
My LA balcony is getting a new look! This makeover is full of small balcony ideas you can use, especially if you live in a rental apartment and can’t make any holes in the walls. I’m in love with the
Being a renter, I understand the challenges of making an apartment feel like home while dealing with all the restrictions and limitations many landlords impose. These are my favorite renter-friendly products that I've come to rely on over the years to make my apartments feel like home. Wall Decor Double-sided Removable Tape I've used this double-sided tape for anything from hanging art on...
I often get asked what tools I use or what tools I would recommend for someone new to DIY'ing. So I thought it might be useful to put all this information in one spot below. I've also put together a more comprehensive list that's especially geared towards DIY beginners - I know how overwhelming and intimidating it can be to walk down the tool aisle and not be sure where to invest first. My...
I love making gifts instead of buying them and with Mother's Day right around the corner, I wanted to make something simple but special for my mom. I got the idea for this project when I spotted these plain Jane wood trays at JoANN's - they are a nice size ( 14" x 11" x 2.5") and cost only $8 (and by using a coupon, I ended up paying just $5). I had this gorgeous handmade and hand painted...
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