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February Finds

These February finds felt extra fun as my rekindled love for the color brown continues ~ and I just painted my bedroom a deep, rich brown (which I’ll be sharing here very soon!). Along with pops of soft pink, these finds have me feeling ready for longer days and warmer temps! My Baublebar beaded necklace obsession continues….I just love this necklace and want it in every color! And I think this smaller beaded ring necklace layers with it so well. I’m in my loafer/boat shoe era,

Home Bargains £1.49 clip-on garden lights give an 'effortless ambience'

With novelty shapes and decorative lights, as well as flood lights and other practical options, there are plenty of options to boost the look of your garden, balcony or patio. The Firefly Solar Light ...

13 Kitchen Items You Can Turn Into DIY Bird Feeders

A good bird feeder is a great way to make your yard more lively, but store-bought feeders are boring. Make your own with one ...

Nupur Sanon promises 'no bad hair days' with DIY hairspray: Is it worth the hype?

This hairspray is reportedly good enough for Nupur Sanon to concoct it herself once every week ...

How To Make A Compost Bin On A Budget: 7 Easy DIY Projects For Beginners

Many gardeners want to learn how to make a compost bin, and for good reason. Not only is composting a low-cost way to nourish your plants with the most nutritious soil improver, but it also recycles ...

8 Items To Buy on Amazon To Grow Your Own Food & Save on Grocery Costs

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. alvarez / Getty Images The prices of fruits and vegetables are climbing in the grocery stores, so if you’ve ever thought of trying ...

Save Money by Growing a Garden: Cost-Effective Tips

Discover how growing your own garden can save money, enhance grocery budgets, and yield fresh, organic produce with minimal investment. Cost-effective gardening tips included.

Design Notes from an Artist’s Home AKA My Mom’s House

A few weeks ago I got to spend some time at my mom’s house in California. My mom is and always has been cooler than me, as you’ll soon come to see for yourself. She’s an artist, and I’m so grateful to have many of her incredible works displayed throughout my home.My mom’s home is one where nothing is displayed simply just to “match” and every corner has a story. It’s layered, collected, slightly unexpected, and completely unapologetic. And my rece

Dress Up Your Pet: 17 Easy DIY Pet Accessories and Outfits!

Nothing beats the cuteness of a pup in a handmade outfit! Anytime is the perfect time to raid your scrap bin and create a one of a kind costume for your fur baby. Show off your dog or cat’s “main character energy” by stitching up a custom look that shows off their one-of-a-kind personality.These projects are some of my favorites because they are all about making sweet memories with our furry best friends. You really don’t need a complicated pattern or professional skills to mak

How to Find the Right Neighborhood When You Move

House hunters can focus so much on a house they want that they unintentionally slight other aspects of a new location. Your new neighborhood is at least as important as the home itself, according to real estate agents. “Houses can be interchangeable, but a neighborhood, a town, is not,” says Maren Brisson-Kuester, COO and broker with Corcoran HM Properties, serving North and South Carolina. Here’s how to find the right neighborhood for you.Pinpoint What’s Important and What’s NotStart by making

The anti-wrinkle cream guide every man needs to read

The desire to turn back the hands of time with the best anti-wrinkle creams (and beard dyes, hair regrowth products…) on the market is a tale as old as, well, time. However, often, tapping into the ...

What’s the Best Skin-Care Routine?

Pfropper suggests looking for a cleanser that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin E oil, and glycerin, all of which help ...

Choosing wallpaper like a designer

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A little wallpaper offers big impact for small spaces

Hoping to add some punch to a powder room, I once attempted to install peel-and-stick wallpaper myself. Like a lot of homeowners, I went the temporary paper route because I wanted to introduce a little pattern and polish to the space, but I was leery of making a big commitment. The regrettable affair played out like a long-lost "I Love Lucy" episode -- undoubtedly titled "A Sticky Situation" -- in which more of the wallpaper ends up on Lucy than the walls. Needless to say, I had to call in a pro to set things straight.

The Splinter Report: February 27th

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at elusive sawhorses, a shop fire,...Source

Defeathered

I’m a big believer in featherboards and have several. Some are shop-made, but most are commercial accessories. Mine are all well-known brands like Kreg, Magswitch, Powertec, and Woodpeckers. There are...Source

The Ultimate Fabric Stash Guide: 25 Genius Ways to Organize Your Fabric At Home!

I’ll be the first to admit it: my fabric stash is my happy place, but when those beautiful little bolts and piles of scraps start taking over the cutting table, my creativity definitely takes a hit. We’ve all been there—staring at a cluttered room and feeling more overwhelmed than inspired. I truly believe that learning how to organize fabric isn’t just about cleaning up – it’s about refreshing my mind to remember the gorgeous fabrics I’ve collected and getting ready for the ne

This DIY feeder keeps birds well-fed when it's freezing outside

It may only work in the winter, but this low-cost and super-easy DIY bird feeder is a smart solution to keep your feathered friends fed during freezing weather.

Transform a $2 Goodwill teacup into a cute mini bird feeder for spring

Make your backyard the bird hotspot this spring.

Don't Skip Thrift Store Plates. Use Them To DIY A Vintage Bird Feeder

If you want a unique bird feeder for your yard, all it takes is a trip to the thrift store. You can use vintage plates to ...