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HOW TO: Build a Terrarium

I’m always looking for easy DIY projects to liven up our home. Terrariums are an easy way to add a little nature to any space and they require little upkeep for those of us that have a less than…

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Making the Most of a Small Outdoor Space

The balcony off of the apartment that my wife and I live in is a pretty decent size for one bedroom apartment. It’s about 20 feet long but pretty narrow (measuring in at about 6 feet deep). With Summer…

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DIY: Upcycled Pallet Bench

The summer has officially arrived and with it, the warm weather and time spent outdoors. If you’re limited on funds but still want a way to enjoy the summer sun and everything that comes along with it then try…

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His & Hers: Rugs to Liven Up Any Living Space

Combining styles and creating a cohesive space can be difficult enough when you’re decorating on your own. Add in another individual’s taste and things can get downright impossible. My wife and I have similar styles with distinct differences so…

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The Art of Upcycling

Upcycling is great. It is an easy, usually affordable way to add a little character to your home and convey a personal style. It’s also a great way to reduce our carbon footprint and use something that we might…

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DIY Decor Done Right

A few months back my wife and I tackled our first DIY project–a dresser turned TV stand for our living room. Neither of us had much experience in the DIY world but we thought to save a few hundred…

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HOW TO: Decorate Like a Man

First and foremost, this HOW TO needs to be prefaced by establishing the idea that men indeed do need to decorate. Any gentleman worth his weight in booze should have a home as stylish as he is. Men, just…

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HOW TO: Upgrade Your Entryway

Your entryway is the first impression that friends, family, guests and visitors see of your house. And your house says a lot about your style and your entryway should let your guests know right away that not only do…

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Balcony Garden:Tomato Edition

So back in August I bought tomato plants for my apartment. Just two small potted tomato plants from Home Depot. They grew and grew and even sprouted a blossom or two. Eventually one small tomato (we’re talking small) grew. Unfortunately,…

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Colored Slabs Wall Art

My wife and I are creating a photo wall in our bedroom and we were looking for some art to fill it. Since we live in an apartment with beige walls, we are always looking for ways to add color…