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How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

Disclosure: D. Lawless Hardware sponsored this post on How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware but all opinions are my own. Learn how to choose kitchen cabinet hardware whether you’re designing a kitchen from scratch or just upgrading, with tips on finish, size and style. Are you a big picture person? Do you think in broad strokes, with the finished portrait as… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, kitchen, Room Makeovers

5 Ways to Save Money on Fall Decorating

5 Ways to Save Money on Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

Great ideas for ways to save money on fall decorating, including tips on buying from thrift stores, using natural elements and shopping your own home! Have you ever wondered why people spend tons of money decorating their homes for every season and holiday of the year? Me, too! I have to confess when I started sharing my home on the… Read More

Filed Under: Fall, home decor, seasonal projects

How to Make a No Sew DIY Bed Skirt

How to Make a No Sew DIY Bed Skirt

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

Don’t know how to sew but still want a beautiful, inexpensive bedroom? Learn how to pull it all together with this easy no sew DIY bed skirt tutorial. Do you ever begin a project in your home with great enthusiasm and tons of fresh ideas and inspiration? You’re chomping at the bit to finally make headway on that space that’s… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Projects

Create an Organized and Thrifty Home Office Nook

Create an Organized and Thrifty Home Office Nook

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

Create an organized and thrifty home office nook in your home with these simple tips on organizing your office space, time AND your life! It seems everyone wants to work from home these days. Ah, the luxury. Leisurely mornings, cup of coffee in one hand, checking emails on the cell phone with the other. Checking off to do lists with… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, Organization, Room Makeovers

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Learn how to build industrial pipe shelves and make brand new wood look old and distressed with these step by step instructions and tips. My readers tell me all the time they struggle with a couple of different universal themes: lack of money and creative ideas! Can you relate? I sure can! From my early childhood days mixing mud pies… Read More

Filed Under: decorating, handyman, home decor, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

3 Easy and Cheap Summer Decorating Ideas

3 Easy and Cheap Summer Decorating Ideas

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

You can decorate your home quickly and easily with these 3 easy and cheap summer decorating ideas by using bright colors, coastal accessories, and plants and flowers to enjoy. I know it’s almost the end of summer but here in North Carolina the hot weather is here to stay for several more weeks! Even though I long for fall the… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, Summer

DIY Bulletin Board for Your Home Office

DIY Bulletin Board for Your Home Office

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyGo2Pen #CollectiveBias Carve out a space in your small home office nook for an easy DIY bulletin board using scrapbook paper, chalkboard paint and your creativity! Do you scroll through Pinterest and look at everyone else’s DIY projects and say, “I could never… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Projects, Organization, Room Makeovers, sponsored post

5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips for an Easy Gathering

5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips for an Easy Gathering

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

The post 5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own.   Take the worry out of planning a party or gathering with these 5 outdoor entertaining tips. Save money, time AND enjoy your guests! Do you consider yourself a social person? Do you like a good party and invite friends over regularly just to hang out and shoot the… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Home Projects, seasonal projects, sponsored post, Summer

Inexpensive DIY Beach Decor Ideas and Small Bedroom Reveal

Inexpensive DIY Beach Decor Ideas and Small Bedroom Reveal

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Create a soothing coastal bedroom retreat with these inexpensive DIY beach decor ideas including a plank wall and yard sale treasures! I’ve shown bits and pieces of this room over the last several months but I haven’t ever done a full “reveal” or answered some of the reader questions I’ve received. There’s a bit of a complicated story behind this… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, Home Projects, Lifestyle, Room Makeovers

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