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Simple House Repairs – How to Fix It Yourself!

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:16:01 +0000

Want to know a quick way to eat up your decorating budget? Paying for house repairs! Nothing will make your “Restoration Hardware” dreams go up in smoke faster than a...

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Stay Cool! DIY Stock Tank Pool!

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:55:53 +0000

Is an Olympic size lap pool not in your budget? We get it. For summer fun in the backyard, try this easy DIY project that uses supplies from the farm...

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No Money? 15 DIY Home Decor Ideas That Are Free!

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:58:19 +0000

If your home decor is in need of updating, but your bank account is feeling pain, no worries. Adding style to your home decorating can be easy, fast and free....

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Trendy DIY Dresser Makeover with Our Homemade Chalk Paint Recipe!

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:42:24 +0000

Steve and I recently designed and styled our new condo in the Seattle area, and we are in love with our Bohemian Bedroom Reveal! But we used a lot of...

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Cheap and Easy DIY Wall Decor Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:35:34 +0000

Wall decor seems to be a huge mystery to most home decorators, but it doesn’t need to be. You don’t have to spend your child’s college fund in an elite...

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DIY Budget Kitchen Makeovers – One Project at a Time

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:01:20 +0000

Doing a whole kitchen makeover can change your day to day life, quite literally. It can also drain your bank account. Fortunately, if you take it one project at a...

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Make Your Own Tupperware Organizer

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:30:11 +0000

We all have ‘em. Tupperware, plastic storage containers, and the never ending lids. And, we need them. They are indispensable for storing leftovers, bulk groceries, and freezing meals. But then...

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Our Bohemian Bedroom Reveal with Article Furniture!

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:10:59 +0000

Steve and I recently designed and styled our new condo in Seattle in a really cool modern Boho style. We are loving the minimal meets maximalist vibes! To us, this...

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9 Simple Kitchen Organization Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 20:10:46 +0000

If your kitchen isn’t organized, the whole house runs rough. It is the heart of any home, and having everything in it’s place makes for a happy one! Learn how...

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15 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Go Right Over Old Tile!

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:20:35 +0000

When your kitchen feels outdated or tired, one of the best places a DIY’er can make a change is the backsplash. These kitchen backsplash ideas are ones that you can...

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Get Inspired: Boho Living Room & Our Article Furniture Review!

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:12:09 +0000

You might have noticed a lot of Boho style trending in the decorating world the last few years, and we have news for all of you… it’s not going away...

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8 Amazing Repurposed Dresser Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:43:27 +0000

Ok, does anyone besides me LOVE a good thrift store dresser? Find one with good bones, and you have the chassis to a bunch of great DIY repurposed dresser ideas!...

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Nectar Mattress Review. Does the Best Mattress of the Year Live Up to the Hype?

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:01:43 +0000

One of the most important things to all of our health, mental and physical, is sleep. After 30 years of parenting, I get this. And after having 5 kids, I...

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Easy DIY Blanket Ladders for Every Style Home

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:50:10 +0000

Blanket ladders are one of those things that we drool over in the pages of magazines. They are simple, but they add such a great element to any style room....

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Budget Outdoor Planter Projects

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:34:42 +0000

By now we all know our outdoor rooms count as much as our indoor ones. Especially during certain times of year! One of the best design elements you can bring...

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12 DIY Backyard Ideas for Patios, Porches and Decks

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:16:49 +0000

When we want to spend time outdoors, its natural that we want to linger on our patios, porches and decks. They are a natural gathering place to enjoy the outdoors...

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DIY Storage Bed Projects

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 01:15:30 +0000

We all need a bed, and there aren’t very many of us who wouldn’t like a little more storage space… and we want it on a budget, right? Pretty tall...

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Easy DIY Chunky Throw Blankets

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:31:09 +0000

So have you seen those amazing super chunky throw blankets in all the high end stores? They are full of big texture and modern elegance, and are amazingly cool in any...

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50 Ideas to Organize Your Home

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:15:23 +0000

When you live in any size home, you have a need to organize your home. Fact is, we all have “stuff”. And “stuff” can end up slowing down our day,...

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DIY Board Game Tables and Game Boards for Stayin’ Home Fun!

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:59:06 +0000

Board games are a bigger part of the average families’ fun these days, and we are onboard . They give the family an opportunity to reconnect with each other, and...

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One Day DIY Kitchen Remodel Ideas & Updates

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:44:55 +0000

When you ask most of us which room we want to update the most, the majority will answer “the kitchen”. We spend a good amount of time there, cooking, eating,...

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DIY Candles – Candle Making Tutorials For Everyone!

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 03:42:24 +0000

The colder months are fast approaching, and one of my secrets in my decorating arsenal is candles. I love candles that are displayed creatively and with intention…the more the better....

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DIY Mason Jar Holiday Luminaria

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:19:50 +0000

This year my teenage daughter wants a more traditional holiday theme in our house… apparently as cute as our “theme” Christmases have been, she longs for something more red and...

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High Style, Low Budget : Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Ideas!

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:50:10 +0000

If there is one time of year I like to take the time to create a high style table, it’s Thanksgiving! After all, for those few hours, it’s all about...

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How to Make a Christmas Stocking – It’s Easy!

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:17:39 +0000

Stockings, Stockings, Everywhere! Not enough people make DIY Christmas stockings these days, and that’s a shame! Handmade stockings become a treasured collectible in many families, and are so much magical...

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Fall Decorating Ideas: 25 Ways to Make Your Home Fall Cozy

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:25:05 +0000

Fall is one of my favorite times of year for home decorating. The season itself emphasizes warmth and comfort, and brings us closer to simpler things, and shouldn’t that be...

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11 Easy Dollar Store Christmas Ornament Crafts

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:35:37 +0000

We all love to make creative, crafty, one of a kind DIY Christmas decorations for our house, right? But let’s face it, those craft store receipt totals get larger every...

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10 Pretty Paper Christmas Decorations You Can Make

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:23:59 +0000

There aren’t a lot of craft materials more budget friendly than paper. With crafting and scrap-booking papers becoming available in almost every craft store, it makes it easy to create...

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Fall Pumpkins : Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:25:28 +0000

This time of year most people think about decorating with fall pumpkins outdoors… You know, those big orange things? The ones you make into very cool Jack O’Lanterns? I have...

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DIY Rustic Christmas Decorations You Are Going to Love

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:34:49 +0000

One of the most beloved decorating styles at Christmas would have to be rustic. Something about the memories that this type of decoration brings to mind is at the core of...

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Easy Christmas DIY Projects & Holiday Crafts

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:32:49 +0000

Welcome to TBD’s picks for EASY holiday crafts & Christmas DIY projects from the best bloggers around! Our fav Christmas DIY from our favorite bloggers, so you will always have a one stop...

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12 Creative DIY Bathroom Vanity Projects

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:41:30 +0000

Remodeling a bathroom comes right behind a kitchen with home projects that pay off, but it can be expensive to get a look that isn’t builder boring. One of the...

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DIY Candyland Christmas Decorations & Ornaments

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 29 May 2019 21:11:05 +0000

If you ever wanted a Christmas tree that would delight both children and adults alike, Candyland Christmas decorations are perfect for you! This is an “easy to create” holiday theme,...

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Do It Yourself • Modern Christmas Cone Trees

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 23 May 2019 17:51:04 +0000

When we started our Christmas decorating plan for this year, we knew we wanted to go with a Winter Wonderland Glam theme. We come across and feature so many amazing...

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Fresh and Fun DIY Mod Podge Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 22 May 2019 03:21:30 +0000

If you are a crafter, chances are that you know the virtues of Mod Podge, the specialty glue, sealant and crafting tool. If you don’t, then it’s time! Mod Podge...

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Charming But Cheap Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Guest Contributor — Tue, 21 May 2019 09:09:11 +0000

When you decorate your home, start with your bedroom. Why? Because it’s your most personal space, and the one you spend your downtime in. Make it important! When you’re looking...

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Gorgeous Flea Market Flips : Before and After Furniture Makeovers

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 20 May 2019 21:30:58 +0000

If you are a budget decorator, you probably know your local flea market, thrift store, or yard sale circuit pretty well. If you don’t, get familiar. Why? Because flea market...

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DIY Christmas Cone Trees

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:26:34 +0000

I love Christmas cone trees. This trend is an easy DIY holiday project that can be personalized to fit your home and your theme… oh, and they are CHEAP to...

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Small Kitchen Organization (On a Budget!)

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:35:40 +0000

Organizing products and systems can be expensive, even at the discount store. But there is no room in the home where being organized is more important than the kitchen! Let...

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How to Reupholster a Chair

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:31:45 +0000

We all have ’em. That old chair you can’t stand to throw out, but also can’t stand to look at! Either its’ fabric could win an ugly chair contest, or...

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We’re Floored! Painted Floor Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 03:43:43 +0000

Trying to figure out an inexpensive way to redo your worn out floors? You can create your own painted floors! Whether you want to cover an existing floor, or start...

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Best IKEA Hacks for Every Room

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:25:57 +0000

We all love it, that huge, lovely, ever so affordable home decor heaven where you can get things that look cool and update your home, for a fraction of the...

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DIY Paper Flowers You Can Make

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:57:14 +0000

Sometimes the easiest way to add your own personal stamp on your home without spending a lot of cash is to make something crafty. For me and Steve, that means...

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DIY Spa Bathroom on a Budget!

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 22:29:10 +0000

The bathroom is the one room in the house where we should feel luxury pampering. After all, it’s our private space, right? I see all you Moms raising your eyebrows!...

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Furniture Arranging Ideas & Tricks

Kathy Woodard — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 23:34:43 +0000

Sometimes the most difficult home decorating decisions we make is how to place the items we already own. How to arrange furniture in a room can affect mood, the visual...

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Perfect DIY Patio Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 04:30:06 +0000

I am so inspired this year to turn our outdoor spaces into perfect outdoor rooms. However, paying for one in college and a major move in our future doesn’t leave...

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Fall Front Porch Ideas (On a Budget!)

Kathy Woodard — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:04:19 +0000

One of the best places to feature your DIY fall decor is your front porch. Not only does it welcome you home with the warmth of autumn, it spreads the...

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15 Creative DIY Coat Racks

Kathy Woodard — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:50:43 +0000

We all need that space where we can hang our jackets, kick off our shoes and leave the day behind us. It’s especially nice if we can find a way...

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DIY Dining Table Makeovers – Before & Afters

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:35:57 +0000

When decorating dining rooms, one of the biggest problems most of us have is our budget. It’s difficult, if not impossible for most of us to purchase a new dining...

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Dollar Store Organizing Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 03:07:45 +0000

I think it’s pretty well accepted now that the dollar store is a great place for budget finds…If you know what to do with them. These dollar store organizing ideas...

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DIY Christmas Wreaths You Can Make

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:15:16 +0000

One of the most important holiday decorating elements can often be the Christmas wreath at your door. After all, it sets the tone for the sense of celebration guests can...

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All That Glitters : Christmas Ornaments & Decor That Sparkle

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:11:44 +0000

Ok, I really don’t love glitter… but I do, it’s kind of a love/hate sort of thing. Pro : It’s gloriously glam, and a really cheap way to add sparkle! Con :...

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DIY Christmas Mantel Decorating Ideas

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:51:44 +0000

Decorating your mantel for Christmas is one of those things that just seems more special than decorating other places in the home. (Except the tree!) I think that’s because we...

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15 DIY Snow Globe Projects

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:53:19 +0000

We all love the magical nature of a snow globe! It doesn’t matter if you are 4 or 94, no one can resist the idea of the little bit of...

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10 Simple Tips : How to Declutter Your Home

Kathy Woodard — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 02:14:47 +0000

I admit it. I let clutter build up, even now, after years of blogging about organization, design and decorating! Ok, so it happens to most of us. We let our...

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DIY Picture Frame Ideas & Crafts

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:25:16 +0000

Picture frames are cheap, easy to work with, and we usually have a few hanging around the house. So why don’t we use them for more than just pictures? They...

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How to Install a Backsplash

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:46:05 +0000

One of the fastest ways to update and upgrade a kitchen or bath is to install a backsplash. There are so many options these days, from glass mosaics, to classic...

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DIY Halloween Decorations, Ideas & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:15:14 +0000

Decorating for Halloween only comes after Christmas in terms of time, effort and expense. But it doesn’t have to be just pricey buys from the Halloween store! With a little...

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Teen Bedroom Decorating Tips, Tricks & Projects

Kathy Woodard — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 01:25:37 +0000

Teens need a space to call their own, to give them room to grow their independence and to find out who they are, what they like, to dream… However, their...

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10 Chic & Stylish Entryway Makeovers

Kathy Woodard — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 23:50:13 +0000

Your entryway is the first impression visitors have of your home, and it should not only reflect your personality, but set the stage for the rest of your home. It...

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