My LA balcony is getting a new look! This makeover is full of small balcony ideas you can use, especially if you live...
DIY Posts

Renter-friendly Products to Personalize Your Space
Being a renter, I understand the challenges of making an apartment feel like home while dealing with all the...
Favorite Tools
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...
DIY Hanging Purse Organizer
I was looking for a quick and easy way to store my purses so I could free up some shelf space in my closet, and...
International Builders Show: New Products for the DIY’er
I'm always on the lookout for new products that might help me with my DIY projects and also work for rental...
My LA apartment: The good, the bad and the ugly
It’s been a while since you last saw me and I’ve been very busy: a cross-country from NYC to LA with a new empty...
A California Christmas, IKEA Style
This is my first California Christmas and I wanted to do something a little bit different for a Christmas tree, and I...
What’s in my tool box
I often get asked what are my "must-have" tools, and looking back at some of the projects that I did and a few house...
DIY Shoe Organizer
I recently moved into my new apartment in LA and though it's far from perfect, it is much bigger and has lots more...
Small kitchen ideas: tension rod above sink
I love tension rods and have used them for many things as I mentioned in this previous post. And they have saved the...
Small space living: my NYC studio apartment
My small 450 ft2 studio apartment in NYC has been a wonderful place to call home for the past 3 years - no only was it...
DIY Outdoor Wood Bench
With summer underway, I set out to transform my small 5 ft x 9 ft balcony into an intimate al fresco dining area able...









