First Look: Urban Eco
Today we take a look at a new web series that's all about living simply (with style). It's definitely something we can get behind...especially this episode, which shows the many ways you can re-use...
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Window Maintenance
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Big Projects, Living Rooms, Living SpacesWindows feeling extra heavy? We swear they're not gaining weight. Replace those window sashes and they'll open and close...
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Green Kitchen Countertops, 5 Different Ways
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Big ProjectsIt's not just sustainably-harvested wood. The newest eco-countertops are made of everything from bamboo and junk mail. Glass is upcycled into gorgeous...
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Unclog a Drain: Baking Soda Vs. Drano
Filed under: Essential Skills, Know-HowIf your drain is backed up, here's how to get the water flowing. Sure, now the home-care market is permeated with cleaning solutions. But there was a time when we...
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Fix Scratches in Wood
Sometimes, the most common household items can be used in unexpected ways. Learn what you can use (that you probably already have at home) to fix scratched wood. Orin Zebest, flickr It's never fun...
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Could You Get Paid to DIY?
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Small Projects, Essential Skills, Know-HowIn England, two landlords are testing a system that pays tenants to do their own routine repairs. Will it catch on? If you're...
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5 Unusual Uses For Place Mats
Filed under: Crafts, Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Living Spaces, Crafts & CelebrationsGive your place mats a second life with these creative ideas. Who knew? You can use place mats as a wall divider....
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Kids Party Ideas - A Cheery Carnival Party
Filed under: Crafts & CelebrationsIt can be such a challenge to come up with memorable kids party ideas, so I was thrilled to see this charming carnival theme. Working equally well for boys or...
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Filed under: Small Projects, Makeovers & Inspiration, Know-HowYes, you can paint kitchen cabinets...and not be left with exposed brush marks or peeling paint. Kate from Centsational Girl shows us...
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Ribbon Crafts: 5 Ideas For Your Home
Filed under: Crafts, Crafts & CelebrationsHere's how to think outside the bow. Decorating with ribbon has its moment. Ribbons come in every pattern and style. And you can use a $10 spool of ribbon...
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Tour George Nakashima's "Handmade House"
Filed under: Living Rooms, Exteriors & Facades, Living Spaces, OutdoorsIt only makes sense that artists' homes would be as inspired and beautiful as their work. Case in point: The Pennsylvania home...
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Etsy Q&A: Etched Glass Artisans Bread and Badger
Filed under: Crafts, Crafts & CelebrationsDIY etched glass kits have been selling out at craft retailers, but it can be a little bit intimidating to put brush to glass. (Especially when you realize...
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The Typewriter Lives On (Through Crafts)
Filed under: Crafts, Crafts & Celebrations This week, the last standing typewriter factory in the world closed up shop. But you can still keep the spirit alive with these craft ideas. I'll admit,...
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All-Natural, Homemade Paint
Filed under: Crafts, Essential Skills, Know-How, Crafts & CelebrationsLooking for a gentle alternative to chemical-based interior paint? Stir up this simple, four-ingredient recipe. Milk paint...
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Architectural Inspiration: Rustic Wood Walls
The reclaimed wood walls almost overshadow the fab food and drink at MB Post, a restaurant in Manhattan Beach, California. Stephen Francis Jones, the architect behind the hot spot's design, lets us in...
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Etsy Q&A: Crafter regansbrain
Filed under: CraftsIf you've tried to start up your own online shop, you know that competition can be fierce and it can be hard to get noticed. But in this excerpt from Craftfoxes' interview with...
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Hardware Store Decor
Filed under: Crafts, Living Rooms, Home Offices, Living Spaces, Crafts & CelebrationsLooking for chic, industrial housewares? Look no further than your local hardware store. The new book "Home From...
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DIY Ladder: Clever Uses For An Old Ladder
Filed under: home decor, in the kitchen, organization and storage, Crafts, wood working, Storage & Organization, Crafts & CelebrationsTake an old ladder to new heights with these fun...
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Kitchen Flooring Buying Guide: Linoleum
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Big Projects, Products & Materials Thinking of installing new kitchen flooring in time for spring? In this five-part kitchen flooring series, we'll lay the...
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3 Ways To Upcycle Paint Samples Into Impressive Accents
Filed under: Crafts & CelebrationsSometimes you just can't help but grab a few paint sample cards at the home improvement store. If yours are piling up, here are a few genius ways to get some use...
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