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Turn Your Light Switch Into a Key Holder via Lifehacker
Love the idea of having a magnetic key rack right by your light switch on the way out the door? Now you can easily make your own with this simple DIY project from Instructables. Simply remove the...
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The Fool-Proof Method of Decluttering
When taking on a decluttering project, I approach each project in almost the exact same way every time. I call it the tabula rasa method of decluttering because you always start with a blank slate....
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DIY Party Light Strands
Entertaining in the summer is all about dining al fresco! Get creative and light up your outdoor soiree with these genius lighting ideas. All three of the ideas use a strand of lights and some simple...
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Make Your Own Dry Erase Board via Apartment Therapy
Skip the boring dry erase board and make this clever option from a shadow box. It’s an incredibly easy DIY project from U Create via Apartment Therapy: Simply fill a shadow box with sticky notes, or...
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DIY Party Animals
These candle holding animals are genius! We flipped when we saw these adorable animal candle holders thought up by Jenny from Hank & Hunt. It’s a simple project that involves cheap plastic animals,...
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DIY Wine Cork Coasters via Apartment Therapy
Last week, Apartment Therapy shared these great wine cork coasters from Lizzy Joe Designs on Esty. They also pointed out that, if you’re crafty (read: you own a glue gun), they’d be pretty easy to make...
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An Easy Way to Upgrade A Lamp
I don’t know about you, but I think lamps and reading chairs are two of the hardest things to buy for your home. But once you’ve found the perfect lamp (I’m partial to this Kathryn Lamp from Crate...
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Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Decorating
Pumpkin decorating is one of the best (if not messiest) parts of Halloween. But if scraping out soggy seeds, or wielding a carving knife isn’t your forte, try this trick for endless pumpkin decorating...
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Homemade Holiday Gifts
On Saturday I was more than a bit surprised to see snow, and even though we’ve been working on our holiday content for quite some time, the holidays just seemed so far away. It was October, after all....
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DIY Drawing Table via Creating Clever
The LACK table from Ikea might be the most customizable piece of furniture out there today. Check out this smart idea from Creating Clever. This designer and blogger had paper cut to fit the size of...
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Make Your Earbuds Tangle-Proof
In the spirit of keeping everything tangle-free today (see our new use of the day) comes this idea via Unplggd about how to keep your earbuds from getting tangled in your purse or gym bag. Simply use...
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Three French Hens, Two Turtledoves and … An Ugly Knitted Scarf
‘Tis the season for receiving handmade gifts you wish you never knew existed. Here is one reader’s situation: “One Christmas, my mother in law knitted me a scarf…. “It sounds mean, but I cannot fathom...
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Unexpected Painting Project
Looking for an easy way to update your decor? Try painting your staircase, specifically the stair risers. This little change can reinvigorate your home without a lot of effort (or mess). Just tread...
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Weekend Project: DIY Chalkboard Frame
Valentine’s day is closer than you think, and if you’re looking for a great handmade gift to make with your kids, why not try this chalkboard frame idea. Simply paint a plain wooden frame with...
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Last-Minute Super Bowl Party Idea: Do-It-Yourself Nachos
I’m a big fan of do-it-yourself parties—they get people talking, mingling, and interacting, which is the point of a get-together in the first place. Plus, people end up having a lot of fun when they...
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Can a Seltzer Maker Change Your Life?
Recently I noticed that no less than five friends/colleagues on Facebook mentioned that they’d recently gotten a home seltzer maker, and called it “life changing.” (Their words, not mine!) My interest...
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DIY Wall Hooks
If you’re in the mood for a little DIY project this weekend, why not try this idea from Apartment Therapy? You can either hit up your local architectural salvage or an estate sale for vintage door...
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Rescue a Broken Tube of Lipstick
One wrong turn and your favorite tube of lipstick now looks like this. What do you do? First things first, grab a lip brush. If the lipstick will still twist up and down, you can simply apply with the...
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An Easy Fix to Save Your Shoes
If you’re hard on your pumps, one of the first things to wear out will be the tips on the end of the heels. Luckily, you won’t need to take them to a cobbler to get them fixed. Instead, replace the...
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The Easiest Way to Save Water
Want to save more than 1,000 gallons of water this year just by making a 2-minute upgrade? The easiest way to do it is to add an aerator to your kitchen and bathroom faucets. An aerator pumps air into...
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Banish Muddy Footprints from Carpet for Good
Does this look familiar? If it’s been a rainy spring where you live, it probably does. Luckily a muddy footprint, even one this bad, doesn’t mean you have to replace your carpet. Use the following...
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An Easy Fix for Squeaky Floors
Live in an old (or even not-so-old) house with squeaky floors? If your floors are hard wood, you can use this trick to quiet them temporarily. Simply dust a little bit of talcum powder over the floor...
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An Easy Way to Hang Small Items
If you’re attempting to hang something small like a surge protector or a small picture frame on your wall. Use this trick from American Woodworker to make sure you drill in the right spot. Simply photo...
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Make Inexpensive Wall Art With Fabric
If you’re looking for an easy way to update your space, consider this trick for creating a custom piece of wall art. Simply take a piece of patterned fabric that you like and use it to cover a...
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Sweet Décor: Knitted Candy Corns from The Purl Bee
Now that it’s October (that sure snuck up on us, didn’t it?), I’m ready to get in the Halloween spirit, which I’ll be sharing here on Simply Stated for the rest of the month. Think candies and costumes...
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DIY Cross-Stitch Decor from Decor Hacks
Seems to me that Halloween is just made for DIY projects. I haven’t been nearly as crafty as I used to be in the past year or so (though I am saving up ideas on Pinterest!), but I think all of the...
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Pumpkin Garlands and Cupcake Toppers from Craft-a-Day
Continuing in the almost completely DIY theme for the week are these two shockingly easy paper crafts from the new book Craft-A-Day by Sarah Goldschadt ($25, amazon.com). The book just came out on...
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Pretty String Pumpkin Decorating Idea
Still looking for a fun pumpkin decorating idea, but not interested in the mess of carving up a jack-o-lantern? Check out this fun string pumpkin decorating idea from the blog P.S. I Made This…. All it...
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Tissue Paper Pumpkins from Young House Love
Another great no-carve pumpkin decorating idea today from Young House Love. For these bright geometric pumpkins all you need are some tissue paper circles, Modge Podge, and a foam brush. Head on over...
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The 12 Best Apps for Remodelers from Remodelista.com
Spring is upon us—bring on the warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and pastel colors! It’s almost time to put away those heavy coats, break out the warm weather gear, and indulge in a bit of spring...
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