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| By Sherry Petersik | August 21, 2009 | 52 Comments

A City Kitchen Goes From Small To Sleek

John’s sister Katie and her husband Martin made over their cramped metropolitan kitchen in New York City. The result? Simply stunning. Here’s how it all went down.

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns, Road Trips & Travel

| By Sherry Petersik | August 20, 2009 | 57 Comments

How To Clean Rusty Tools With Coke

Almost-Doctor Dan is back to offer up an awesome tool-maintenance solution that’s easy and doesn’t break the bank. If you have rusty old wrenches and crowbars you’ll definitely want to read this!

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Organizing, & Eco

| By Sherry Petersik | August 20, 2009 | 124 Comments

Window Shopping: Another Trip To Ikea

We swung through Ikea and documented our favorite finds. Here’s what had us swooning at every turn.

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Filed Under: Shopping & Thrifting

| By Sherry Petersik | August 19, 2009 | 49 Comments

A DIY Tray Makeover

When Roeshel sent over this adorable key-wrangling project, we couldn’t wait to share her brilliant creation. Everyone knows we’re crazy about organizing, right? Here’s her letter.

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns

| By Sherry Petersik | August 19, 2009 | 110 Comments

Framing Arrangements & Art Hanging Ideas

When it comes to displaying your favorite prints and photos, a lot of readers have questions. So here’s a quick little how-to video full of tips and tricks for hanging art around your house.

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Filed Under: Crafting & Art, Decorating, Our First House, Videos

| By Sherry Petersik | August 18, 2009 | 160 Comments

How To Use 3 Ikea Lack Tables To Make A Headboard

Carrie’s bedroom wasn’t even a bedroom when we got there- it was an awkward glass sunroom with zero privacy. But not for long. With a $200 budget and a trip to Ikea we made it over from floor to ceiling in an afternoon. Here’s how.

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Filed Under: Furniture & Building

| By Sherry Petersik | August 17, 2009 | 85 Comments

How To Prep & Plan Before Starting A Home Project

Here’s the whole sordid process of how we get from before to after- namely by saving our pennies, taking time to really think about how we use the room, and moving slowly and steadily towards the goal with simple and do-able tasks that keep us motivated.

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Filed Under: Home Improvement

| By Sherry Petersik | August 14, 2009 | 61 Comments

A DIY Armchair Makeover With Paint & Fabric

Alison transformed two mediocre chairs into some serious showstoppers, and she didn’t break the bank. Here’s how.

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Filed Under: Reader Redesigns

| By John Petersik | August 13, 2009 | 53 Comments

One Whirlwind Weekend

What were we thinking? 48 hours. Four states. Two Ikeas and more gas money than we’d like to count. Here’s a recap of our busy weekend and a preview of the posts you’ll get to see from it.

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Filed Under: Road Trips & Travel

| By Sherry Petersik | August 12, 2009 | 87 Comments

A Modern Eco-Friendly Home In Richmond VA

Cindy and Robert graciously opened their home to us and we happily traipsed through with our camera in tow. Here are all the amazing and eco-friendly features that they added to keep their amazing home earth-friendly and gorgeously green.

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Filed Under: House Crashing

| By John Petersik | August 11, 2009 | 126 Comments

5 More Ways To Save Money

We’ve lived on less for 3 months since my paycut, so we’re checking back in to share where we’ve saved and where we’ve, well, been less strict…

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Filed Under: Saving Money

| By Sherry Petersik | August 11, 2009 | 77 Comments

How To Make A No-Sew Crib Skirt

We’re back with more nursery makeover details to show you how to make a custom DIY crib skirt with inexpensive fabric and easy iron-on hem tape. No sewing machine required!

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Filed Under: Decorating, Kids & Pets, Videos

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