When I first looked at this piece I thought, "Oh, just a little polishing and it'll be good as new." To my surprise, that is not what the after was about to reveal at all.
My backyard is the size of a postage stamp, and filled with dog poop and sorrow. Redoing it, however, is for another day. I'll get there at some point, and will then be all over these DIY outdoor tables. In the meantime, if your outdoor space is in better shape than mine, follow the links for instructions on how to make one of these yourself.
When my husband and I impulsively tore out much of our home's carpeting two weeks ago, the stairs were a big concern. Both sets are plywood, and we're still deciding how we'll upgrade them.
The gorgeous green swirls of malachite seem like they would be hard to replicate, but Jenny from Little Green Notebook made it work using just a little paint and imagination — with impressive results! Jump below to see the finished project...
Each year Consumer Reports comes out with their latest pick for best interior paints. Judged on performance, value, washability and durability, this year a new brand emerged with the highest scores of 65 paints tested. Find out who, after the jump.
So, what do you do when you want to give your kitchen an update but you live in a rental? Why, get out the paint can, of course! That's what I did when I decided to renovate my own space. Get out the paint brush and try these tips in your kitchen.
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These simple DIYs are a great way to enhance your backyard, patio or window nook, without spending an arm and a leg on pots. Your flower pots will look pretty, even in the off season when your plants aren’t quite as sprightly.
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Here at Apartment Therapy, we're all about color, so in this week's video roundup we're bringing you three ways to add color to your home with a little bit of paint. These projects range in difficulty from 'super easy' to 'might take a few hours' to 'requires serious comitment,' so whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just looking to get your feet wet, there's something here for you.
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Usually when someone spends the time and effort on a makeover it's because the original object is ugly or in bad shape. Neither is true in this case. Laura made over a brand new and super cute toy to appeal to both her daughter and her son.
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