Before & After: Fireplace Fix That Was Almost a Fail
Kelly’s new home was trapped in the 80s; In the family room, the fireplace stuck out— literally. As you can see, there were two protruding brick supports that perhaps once held a mantel. When Kelly decided to get rid of them and update its look, she made it worse before it got better. But get better it did—much better. Can we also talk about that bold choice to hang art under the window?? Loving it!
Jun 29, 2015
Yes, You Can Use Your Freezer to Clean Your Jeans
Certain types of jeans, like those made of raw denim, are not supposed to go through the washing machine. So how should you clean your jeans? By throwing them in the freezer! Watch the video to learn more. From Apartment Therapy → How To Clean Your Jeans Without Water (In the Freezer!
Jun 29, 2015
Fixes for Boring Bedrooms: 9 Stylish Rooms That Have Something to Say
Feeling like your bedroom needs a bit of spice? Interest? Wit? Check out these nine stylish real-life sleep spaces that have something to say, displaying the written word in different decorative forms. You could use their words or take inspiration for your own stylish statement. Simple black letters comprise the three stacked words of “Hang in there,” an appropriate phrase to read on a particularly tough-to-wake-up-to morning or after a really bad day in general.
Jun 29, 2015
Reversible Decor: 15 Temporary Wallpapers for the Bathroom
Want to glam up your rental bathroom and get your security deposit back when you move out? Need to primp your powder room without it devolving into a Lucy and Ethel, Paperhangers debacle? Temporary wallpaper is the product for you. The closest removable wallpaper to the gorgeous orange number above that I could find is Scallop Hills in Mandarin by The Lovely Wall.
Jun 29, 2015
The 10 Commandments of Decorating Your Rental
Decorating a rental home can often seem like a minefield of decisions, forcing you to weigh the financial risk and aesthetic payoff at every turn. How much time and money to invest in a temporary home? Which areas to focus on and which to learn to live with? Read on for 10 Commandments to decorating your rental home. 1. Thou Shalt Decorate First things first- you should actually decorate your rental, even if it’s in small, temporary ways.
Jun 29, 2015
A No-Sew Way to Turn a Pillowcase into a Tote
Jun 29, 2015
How To Grill the Best Vegetables Ever
(Image credit: Karen Biton-Cohen) Depending on how they’re prepared, grilled vegetables can be tender and succulent, or unevenly cooked and charred. Add some color to your grilled menu and avoid disappointment with these five vegetable grilling hints! From The Kitchn → 5 Tips for Grilling the Best Vegetables Ever
Jun 29, 2015
How To Host Without Going Broke
(Image credit: Jessica Fisher) From The Kitchn → 6 Ways to Host Without Going into Hock
Jun 29, 2015