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If you've done a bit of home improvement you've likely accumulated more than a few stir sticks. Why let those go to waste when you can turn them into a lamp shade?

Advent calendars are a perfect way to bring a homemade element to your decorations and involve the entire family in their creation. With ideas that range from woodland creatures to boxes to snowflakes you're sure to find something that will look great in your home.

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The holidays are here! Nothing is more beautiful during the holiday season than candle lit spaces. Create your own balloon lumieres this seaon with the following tutorial:

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A great desk for a small space is hard to find. Even harder to find is a small space desk with ample storage, but Daniel Schofield created the perfect solution to both problems.

2011_11_21_bottlecap.jpgPeople who love beer often keep the bottle caps as a memento of the unique beers they've tried. But the problem is, unlike corks for wine people, there aren't great ways to use or display them. Yes, you can make fridge magnets, but beyond that I haven't seen anything worth the effort... until I saw this backsplash.

I love bags, especially reusable bags. I have my reusable grocery bags, I have take-a-long shopping bags, but I hadn't found a produce bag that I liked enough to remember to bring along until I found this tutorial for t-shirt produce bags.

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I have an adorable big black lab. While I love him very much he sheds like it's his job. In my quest to live a sustainable lifestyle without a lot of waste I have been on a search for the perfect swiffer replacement. Swiffer dusters keep my house dog hair free and a sustainable option is pretty much the holy grail. Luckily I have found a perfect replacement.

7-low-light-houseplants-to-green-up-the-home-aboutcom-160740.jpegAs the days get shorter and the weather get colder I find myself longing for some greenery. It's often a struggle to find a plant that can be kept alive indoors with low light levels, but here are 7 that fit the bill.

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Living lives controlled by our own choices and not by those of large corporations can help us live more consciously and sustainably. Need a few tips to get you started down that path? Here are 7 ways to reduce the corporate influence on your life.

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A great budget kitchen makeover that you can actually imagine living with for more than a few months is hard to find. Sometimes the budget means you cut corners, use cheap disposable solutions and do things to get by until the budget gets bigger. This kitchen does just the opposite with a few beautiful and lasting solutions.

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