They Transformed Their Dark, Dated Dutch 1939 House for $70KTours
They tackled everything from outdated wiring and plumbing to dark wood and beige finishes, doing much of the renovation themselves and gradually filling the 1939 home with color and plenty of DIY personality.
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They Transformed Their Dark, Dated Dutch 1939 House for $70KTours
They tackled everything from outdated wiring and plumbing to dark wood and beige finishes, doing much of the renovation themselves and gradually filling the 1939 home with color and plenty of DIY personality.
yesterday
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I Turned a Useless Wall in My 1930s Galley Kitchen into a Storage HavenOrganizing
My little corner house is a colonial-style home built in the 1930s, when galley kitchens were incredibly common and larger formal dining rooms were prioritized. The galley kitchen doesn’t necessarily feel cramped, but its layout is incredibly awkward.
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Although closets can be great for stashing coats, scarves, umbrellas, games, sports equipment, and more behind closed doors, recently designers and DIYers have proven that removing the doors can also be quite fruitful — that is, if you want to create an alcove-esque design feature without having to do much demo. (Check out this closet-turned-home office or this cute entryway bench for inspiration!
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