How To

So you’re lookin’ for some answers and maybe a few ideas. We’ve tackled our fair share of projects and gathered a slew of our most popular tips and tutorials right here. From cabinet painting and drain unclogging to making your own art on the cheap, here’s what we did and how we did it.

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Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Paint Almost Any Piece Of Furniture
Paint A Brick Fireplace Paint Your Floor
Totally Transform A Thrift Store Bench Paint Wood Paneling In An Afternoon
Refinish An Inexpensive Thrift Store Chair Paint A Bookcase
Spray Paint Almost Anything Keep Things Cohesive With Paint
Paint Your Front Door Red Paint A Wood Deck Or Front Porch
Paint Terra Cotta Pots & Planters Paint Your Garage Doors
Camouflage Exterior Eyesores Chose Better Painter’s Tape
Transform An Ugly Mirror Update A Room With Paint & Accessories
Pick The Perfect Paint Color Paint Chic & Subtle Horizontal Stripes
Paint Trim & Cut-In Like A Pro Paint Brick To Unify A Disjointed Room
Add Modern Stripes To A Nursery (Video) Paint The Back Of Your Cabinets
Pick The Best Paint Color For Your Ceiling Learn About The Impact Of Color
Grab Playful (& Eco) Wall & Ceiling Colors Paint (& Stain) A Wood Or Veneer Dresser
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Add Storage With Bedside Built-ins Take Your Linen Closet Doors Off
Pimp Your Laundry Room Add A Dining Area In Your Living Room
Transform A Girl’s Bedroom Upgrade Without Worrying About Resale
Turn A Sunroom Into A Cozy Bedroom Decorate In Stages
Create A Charming Nursery On The Cheap Spiff Up A Bathroom On A Budget
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Make The Most Of Your Home’s Floor Plan
Transform An Unfinished Basement Take On A Full Bathroom Remodel
Make Big Changes Without Big Bucks
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Change Out Door Hardware Stain A Concrete Floor
Replace A Toilet Have All Of Our Must-Have Tools On Hand
Install A Programmable Thermostat Caulk More Cleanly
Restore Stained Tile Refinish Your Hardwood Floors
Install Peel & Stick Vinyl Tile Make A Pedestal Table
Frost Any Window With Ease Control Renovation Dust
Transform An Unfinished Basement Stop Feeling Intimidated & Dive Into DIY
Demo An Entire Bathroom Rebuild A Bathroom After Demo
Tile A Shower Surround Or Floor Grout Wall Or Floor Tile With Ease
Install Trim, Baseboards & Quarter Round Turn A Table Into A Bathroom Vanity
Fully Gut & Renovate A Bathroom Determine If You’re Obsessed With DIY
Find The Energy To Keep DIYing Install Or Replace A Kitchen Faucet
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Landscape Your Patio Lay A Slate Walkway
Grow A Lush Lawn Add Curb Appeal
Score Free Labor On Craigstlist Add A Door Knocker
Paint Your Front Door Red Build A Stone Fire Pit For $28
Gussy Up Your Front Porch Make A Rain Barrel
Paint Terra Cotta Pots & Planters Paint Your Garage Doors
Paint A Wood Deck Or Front Porch Camouflage Exterior Eyesores
Revamp Your Front Landscaping Make Hanging Glass Candle Lanterns
Pimp A Birdhouse Completely Transform Your Patio
Plant An Edible Garden Maintain An Edible Garden
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Upholster A Headboard Create An In-Cabinet Cork Board
Create An Instant Mudroom Reinvent Candle Holders As Servingware
Uplholster A Chair Soften A Room With Curtains
Raise Your Shower Curtain Make A Sleek & Cheap Wood Headboard
Set The Table With Style Decorate With Empty Wine Bottles
Faux-Tile A Tray Hang Curtains With Ease
Update An Old Fan Add Luxe Bedroom Lighting
Make A Fragrant Reed Diffuser Switch Up Your Dining Room Seating
Transform An Ugly Mirror Creatively Gift A Bride & Groom
Repurpose Household Items Update Old Furniture In Three Minutes
Turn A Thrifty Find Into Kitchen Storage Bring Hotel-Chic Inspiration Home (Video)
Refinish An Inexpensive Thrift Store Chair Transform A Thrift Store Bench
Make A Cheap & Easy Terrarium Stylishly Protect Your Countertop
Use Corks To Create A Chic Centerpiece Display Flowers In A Fresh New Way
Repurpose Baskets, Rice & Books Add Polish And Style To Any Space
Set The Table In A Snap (Video) Make An Outdoor Room
Make Decorative Planters & Containers Make An Easy No-Sew Crib Skirt (Video)
Lighten And Expand A Windowless Room Recover An Old Lamp Shade With Fabric
Whip Up Something Cute & Crafty (Video) Build A Decorative Screen On The Cheap
Use $6 Wrapping Paper On An Armoire Easily Upgrade A Bare Ceiling Bulb
Make Gorgeous No Sew Curtains Paint A Mirror For A Chic New Look
Create A Faux Sheepskin Rug Whip Up A Faux Sheepskin Throw
quickandeasydiy
Keep Your Featherbed In Place Keep Your Duvet From Slipping Around
Remove Carpet Dents Clean Tools With Coca-Cola
Unclog A Drain Unclog A Particularly Stubborn Drain
Keep Warm If The Heat Goes Out Clean Your House Easily & Efficiently
Remove A Stain In Your Granite Counter Get Rid Of Pests Like Cockroackes
Deal With Bed Bugs Solve Little DIY Speedbumps
Take Better Pictures Of Your House Test Your Furniture For Lead Paint
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Store & Stash Anything (Really!) Make Life Easier With Quick Fixes
Pare Down And Organize Your Closet Sort & Store Your Jewelry
Turn A CD Storage Box Into A Shelf Create A Wrapping Paper Station
Pack And Move With Ease Make A Towel & Bathing Suit Drying Rack
Store Cereal With Style Make Toilet Paper Look Chic
Tidy Up Your House In A Snap Systematically Organize Any Space
Organize And Store Your Extra Decor Style A Bookcase Or Open Shelves
Organize Your Garage Organize Your Garage Again
Organize Your Bathroom Closet Hang Functional Hooks In Your Nursery
Clean Your Whole House Quickly & Easily Be Ready In Case Of An Emergency
Organize Magazine & Online Images Keep Your Paint Cans Up To Par
Maintain Kitchen Sink Style & Function
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Avoid Matchy-Matchy Decor Choose The Right Rug
Mix Patterns & Prints With Ease Make Your Windows Look Huge
Style A Bookcase Or Open Shelves Keep Things Cohesive With Paint
Decorate A Dorm Or An Apartment Expand Your Space With Mirrors
Use High End Pieces As Inspiration Solve Decorating ADD
Score A Custom Room Makeover Spice Up Your Kitchen With A Rug
Update A Room With Paint & Accessories Dress Up Your Sliding Doors
Choose The Right Window Treatments Conquer Framing Arrangements (Video)
Decorate In Stages Keep House Plants Looking Chic
Use Graph Paper For Floor Planning Learn What You Love
Coordinate Hardware Finishes Study Our Favorite Shopping Resources
Shop For Accessories With Confidence Instantly Chic Up A Neutral Space
healthygreenliving
Keep Your Home Safe For Kids & Pets Enhance Air Quality In Your Home
Detox Your House Check For Deadly Radon Gas
Use House Plants To Purify Your Air Start Herbs & Vegetables From Seeds
Make Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs Plant An Edible Garden
Get Rid Of Ants Naturally Create A Compost Bin
Show Mother Earth Some Love Get Back To Basics
Look Cute And Save The World Choose The Right Organic Mattress
Learn What To Avoid & What’s Safe Gain Free House Plants With Cuttings
Install An Under-Sink Water Purifier Make A Rain Barrel
Change Your Soap, Save The Planet Use Less, Save More
Make An Easy Dusting Upgrade Mix Up Safe Homemade Cleaners
Hunt Down Amazing No-VOC Paint Search Far & Wide For An Eco Crib
Test Your Furniture For Lead Paint Use Natural Ingredients To Clean House
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Make Cheap Wall Art Create Stationery Art
Create Custom Pet Art Make Custom Magazine Art
Whip Up Dramatic Photo Art Hang Framed Black & White Portraits
Create A Wall Of Asymmetrical Frames Paint A Mural
Score Cheap Art By The Dozen Score Young House Love Art
Make Art From Practically Anything Make Free Inspiration Art
Hang Things Evenly & Securely Hang 3D Wall Art For Texture & Fun
Use Chalk For Freehand Wall Decor Use Quirky Household Objects As Art
Master Framing Arrangements (Video) Use Grasscloth For Texture & Privacy
Paint Pop Art Over Old Art Take Artsy Photos At The Fair
Make A Framed Magazine Monogram DIY Something Chic On A Dime
Whip Up Custom “Vintage” Wood Signs
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Make A Doggy Food & Water Station Create Custom Pet Art
Travel Seamlessly With Your Pet Slyly Stash Your Dog’s Crate Out Of Sight
Create A Pet Zone On Your Porch Learn More Pet Tips From Burger’s Blog
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Expand Your Cooking Repertoire Commemorate Every Vacation Together
Display Your Favorite Souvenirs Add Romantic Bedroom Monograms
Dye Your Wedding Dress Enjoy Fresh Flowers Every Month
Make A Fun Couple’s To-Do List Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Start A Fun & Meaningful Tradition Resolve Decorating Disagreements
Develop Anniversary Traditions Display Your Wedding Momentos
Entertain Each Other On A Road Trip Decorate With Meaningful Collections
DIY A Sweet & Meaningful Calendar
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Save Pennies Across The Board Score A Discount Faucet
Negotiate A Good Deal Have A Yard Sale
Score A Free Dishwasher Snag A Super Cheap Sink
Get Hardwood Floors For Cheap Save Hundreds On A Sofa
Avoid Sneaky “Location Inflation” Live With Less
General Money-Saving Ideas Start Herbs & Vegetables From Seeds
Save Even More Cash In A Snap Put The Breaks On Extra Spending
Give & Get Free Stuff With Freecycle Buy The House That’s Right For You
Painlessly Save Even More Moolah
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Set The Table For Christmas Carve A Mean Pumpkin
Dress Up Your Tree For Christmas Give Your Tree A Bright Citrus Theme
Deck The Halls On The Cheap Wrap Presents In Unexpected Ways
Paint Faux Pumpkins Create Elegant Holiday Decor
Use Ornaments In Unexpected Ways Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Make Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs Make An Edible 4th Of July Centerpiece
Decorate For Halloween Decorate More For Halloween
Paint Pumpkins & Spookify Your Porch Seasonally Switch Out Your Decor
Plant Paperwhites Make Your Own Chic Little Ornaments
Grab Some Cheap & Easy Gifts Grab More Cheap & Easy Gifts
Decorate For Thanksgiving Make Snowman & Santa Starfish
Add Some Holiday Sparkle Display Wreaths In Interesting Places
Peruse A Plethora Of Holiday Ideas Start A Sweet Valentine’s Day Tradition

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