Category: Projects
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DIY Stair Makeover
In August of 2023 I ordered stair runners from Wayfair that said they’d arrive in October – well they arrived just a week later! I wasn’t sure how many I would need so in my mind I needed to get started right away so I could return one if necessary. This kicked off a whirlwind…
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Easy Closet Upgrades
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from a link I provide, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I know these look like before pictures, and maybe someday they will be! While I would love for our closet to look like my Pinterest, it’s low on the…
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DIY Dog Bowl Table
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from a link I provide, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is a super beginner friendly DIY that can be made for pets of all sizes! SUPPLIES TOOLS STEPS If you want to buy this exact table, you can…
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DIY Electrical Box Cover
I hated that the first thing you saw when you pulled up to our house was the big green electrical transformer box in our front yard. I drafted several designs and decided this is the most attractive and compliant for where we live. DISCLAIMER: The cover is 3 sided and can be picked up and…
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Entry Makeover Details
Click here to shop this picture Entry Makeover Details – Rug big enough to catch dirt from front and garage door ($45)– Painted door black ($10 gallon of oops paint)– New light ($177)– Had alarm panel moved from behind couch to by door ($150)Total $382 Just like everything else in our new build, there was…
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Frame Your Builder Grade Bathroom Mirror
Tools/Supplies (Click here for links)Trim (I used 1in lattice trim)Tape measureSaw (hand saw & miter box or chop saw)PaintScrews and washersMirror adhesiveWood fillerSand paperCaulk Basic StepsMove mirror up (optional)Replace clips at top with washers and screws to get it flatAdd scraps at top to glue trim to to cover washersCut trim to sizePaint both sides…
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Hanging Orb Lights
I couldn’t find a plug-in orb fixture I liked, so I got hard-wired fixtures and lamp cords from Amazon and made them plug-in lamps. They have smart bulbs in them which we control with the Echo or our phones. Tools: DrillSupplies: Light Fixtures, Lamp Cords, Smart Bulbs, Swag Hooks, Electrical tape Instructions: I simply wired…
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Smart Table Build
The inspiration was a $1,500 “smart” table with a built-in fridge and USB plugs for Matt’s game room. I set out to make a better-looking and cheaper version and at just $295, I think I succeeded! Tools used: Miter Saw, Drill, Kreg Jig, Sander, Jig SawSupplies: Wood, Kreg Screws, Gel Stain, Gel Sealer, Power Strip,…
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Hide TV Cords
ECHOGEAR TV Cord Hider – Includes Hole Saw Drill AttachmentAmazon $21.99 Fish Tape – Reaches easily above ceilings, under carpets, and through walls to install wireLowe’s$11.62
caroline Built It 