Damaged walls and a worn out stained carpet were just some of the challenges in this makeover but with lots of...
Decor Posts

Get more storage out of a plain bookcase
I'm a big advocate of making what you have work for you, especially when you can repurpose something without spending...

Budget Rental Kitchen Remodel That is Easily Reversible
Think you’re stuck with your rental kitchen the way it is and that you can’t do anything to change it? This rental...
DIY upholstery with a canvas drop cloth
Give a tired chair a fresh new look by reupholstering it with canvas drop cloths - they have a great natural texture,...
DIY upholstered wood filing cabinet
Instead of using paint to jazz up a plain wood filing cabinet, why not use upholstery techniques to cover it with...
Moving into a small space? Make a plan!
If you're downsizing to a small space, or just want to see if your furniture will fit in your new home, try out a few...
DIY flat screen tv stand
Here’s an alternative to hanging a small flat screen TV on the wall or putting it on a piece of furniture: hang it on...
DIY cork board bookshelf combo
If you have shelving units with empty sides, use cork tiles to fill them in to double as a cork board. To make the...
How to install a temporary tile floor
Update: These tiles are unfortunately no longer sold but there is now an even better alternative that doesn't require...
Bookcase room divider
If you're looking to create separate living spaces in a studio apartment, think about using bookcases. You can...
DIY “no sew” cushion covers
Want to make cushion covers but don’t like to sew? Use fusible tape for 3 sides and iron-on Velcro for the remaining...
Recycle paper boxes for stylish storage
Recycling paper boxes into stylish storage is an easy and economical way to organize your stuff. If you don’t have any...









