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Brigitt Earley

    16 Fab IKEA Hacks to Make Your HEMNES Dresser Look Like a Designer Find
    No one will ever know you only paid $300 for it.
    Brigitt Earley
    2 days ago
    What to Do If You Run Out of Laundry Detergent
    So you have a huge pile of laundry to tackle, but — uh oh — not a drop of laundry detergent left. In order to do that load, do you have to venture out to the store during this uncertain time of social distancing?
    Brigitt Earley
    Aug 29, 2023
    16 Ways to Use Borax, the Champ of All-Natural Budget Cleaning
    Put your box of borax to work in every room of your house.
    Brigitt Earley
    Aug 25, 2023
    B&A: A Decrepit Gazebo Looks Completely Unrecognizable After a $600 Makeover
    Paula Bishir-Jensen made her gazebo safer and so much more sophisticated.
    Brigitt Earley
    Mar 28, 2023
    B&A: A $500 Bathroom Reno Roots Existing Features in a Sentimental Design
    It’s all thanks to wallpaper and gilded accessories.
    Brigitt Earley
    Mar 27, 2023
    21 Cheap Mother’s Day Gifts That Still Feel Thoughtful
    Because wallet-friendly and meaningful *can* coexist.
    Brigitt Earley
    Mar 24, 2023
    Before & After: A Drab Rental Kitchen Gets a Luxe Cottagecore Makeover for $300
    Proof that a small budget can make a big impact.
    Brigitt Earley
    Mar 5, 2023
    Before and After: A “Buy Nothing” IKEA Bookcase Gets a High-End Look for $70
    You’d never guess this piece of furniture was once a standard IKEA bookcase.
    Brigitt Earley
    Mar 3, 2023
    B&A: A $500 Spruce-Up Makes This Bathroom's Vintage Green Fixtures Sing
    Updating the surroundings allowed the bathroom's retro charm to come through.
    Brigitt Earley
    Feb 19, 2023
    B&A: A Lively Refresh Brings out the Best in This Row Home's Beige Living Room
    The makeover blends traditional touches with modern embellishments.
    Brigitt Earley
    Feb 5, 2023
    B&A: A $200 DIY Redo Turns a Gloomy Patio into a Dreamy Outdoor Dining Spot
    Sweat equity and a little creativity go a long way in transforming this dreary space into a must-see hangout.
    Brigitt Earley
    Jan 6, 2023
    B&A: A Fairytale-Level Redo Makes This Drab Laundry Room Unrecognizable
    The new space is gorgeous — but it's plenty practical, too.
    Brigitt Earley
    Jan 1, 2023
    B&A: A $600 Accent Wall Brings the Perfect Dose of Cozy to a Boho-Style Nursery
    A single statement wall goes a long way in this transformation.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 31, 2022
    B&A: A $60 Stripped-Down Makeover Helps a Secondhand Sideboard Go Luxe
    Patience and sweat equity led to dramatic results for this 1970s sideboard makeover.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 30, 2022
    The 6 Most Game-Changing, Viral Cleaning Products of 2022
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    Stock up on these beloved products, stat.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 30, 2022
    6 Design Pros Share Their Most Rewarding Organizing Moments of 2022
    Organize & Clean
    They finally brought order to the chaos. 
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 28, 2022
    B&A: This Chic Entryway Redo Full of Secondhand Finds Proves More is More
    Maximalists, this one's for you.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 27, 2022
    6 Simple Secrets for Cleaning Tricky Holiday Decor Messes
    Organize & Clean
    Say goodbye to pine needles and glitter for good.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 26, 2022
    B&A: A Dingy Basement Becomes an Elegant Bedroom— with a Surprising Paint Choice
    This might be your new favorite color combo.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 25, 2022
    B&A: A Few Smart DIYs Go a Long Way in Brightening up This Dreary 1990s RV
    The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 24, 2022
    B&A: An Unexpected Paint Color Brings This Drab All-Beige Dining Room to Life
    The new look is perfect for the home's Palm Springs location.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 22, 2022
    B&A: A $100 Paint Project Gives a Plain Guest Room the Look of Pricey Wallpaper
    A little paint and some art skills go a long way in this transformation.
    Brigitt Earley
    Dec 12, 2022
    B&A: A Small Entryway is Transformed with 1 Can of Paint and Other Easy Upgrades
    The blank entryway got a little punch of cheer.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 28, 2022
    B&A: A $125 Bathroom Redo Features the Boldest Paint Color We've Seen This Year
    This mini makeover is proof that a few personal elements can go a long way in making a just-OK space feel like home.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 27, 2022
    B&A: An Empty Stair Landing Gets a Stylish Redo That's Surprisingly Practical
    A few additions went a long way in helping this underutilized space reach its potential.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 26, 2022
    B&A: A Tiny Powder Room Gets a Bigger, Brighter Look with the Same Footprint
    The square footage stayed the same, but other room-enhancing changes give the illusion of more space.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 25, 2022
    B&A: A Rental Bedroom Gets a $1,000 Paint-Free Redo with Coastal Modern Style
    Everything in this rental bedroom's cheerful redo is landlord-approved.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 24, 2022
    B&A: A $750 IKEA Hack Turns a Dining Space's Extra Doorway into Usable Storage
    HOME PROJECTS
    This couple used BILLY bookcases to cover an awkward door and add much-needed storage to their historic condo.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 23, 2022
    B&A: A 40-Square-Foot Bathroom Keeps Its Footprint But Looks Much Bigger
    Smart swaps help give the illusion of more space in this classic and charming bathroom reno.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 20, 2022
    B&A: A $35 DIY Transforms Old Doors into a One-of-a-Kind Headboard
    A great headboard instantly elevates a bedroom, taking the main focal point of the room — the bed — from understated to luxe.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 19, 2022
    B&A: A Small, Drab Bathroom Gets an $800, Hotel-Worthy Upgrade
    This DIY looks way more luxe than its under-$1,000 price tag.
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 18, 2022
    Is It Bad to Wash Dishes with Hand Soap? Experts Weigh In
    And what about bar soap? Or laundry detergent?
    Brigitt Earley
    Nov 1, 2022
    7 Secrets to Repainting Furniture, According to a Pro Furniture Flipper
    Expert tricks to take your next DIY project to new heights.
    Brigitt Earley
    Oct 25, 2022
    You May Have Heard That Windex Kills Bugs. Here’s the Real Deal
    Can it really be used to get rid of small insects like ants? We asked an expert.
    Brigitt Earley
    Oct 22, 2022
    5 Under-the-Radar Perks of the IKEA Family Card
    There's a lot to love about IKEA But one perk you're probably overlooking is the store's loyalty card.
    Brigitt Earley
    Sep 15, 2022
    14 Easy IKEA Desk Hacks that’ll Boost Your Productivity
    These simple hacks are stylish AND practical.
    Brigitt Earley
    Sep 13, 2022