How to Make Your Own DIY Chalk Paint: A Simple Guide Looking to give furniture a vintage makeover or upcycle a thrift store find? Chalk paint is a dream come true for home decorators. Its ultra-matte finish and no-prep application make it perfect for everything from rustic farmhouse pieces…
Category: Home that Works
A home should support the way you actually live.
This section focuses on functional, lived-in homes – from bedrooms and storage to indoor plants and outdoor spaces – with an emphasis on decisions that make everyday life easier.
Here you’ll find guidance, experience, and thoughtful choices that help your home feel calm, practical, and genuinely usable, rather than just nice to look at.
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Valentine Mailbox Craft
This Valentine mailbox is the perfect project for the ultimate procrastinator. This really quick one-stop project is a great way to take things up a notch on Valentine’s Day. Your family will really get a kick out of this adorable mailbox and the outpouring of love it conveys. I found…
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Wedding Dress Tree Skirt
Instead of my wedding dress being tucked away and sealed, only to be seen once in awhile, I decided to make it into a Christmas tree skirt. Although it was heart-wrenching to cut into it, at least this way, I get to stare at it for a month every year!…
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Table Makeover
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Table Makeover I adore these hand-me-down tables from my parents. They are solid wood and the tabletops have gorgeous grain patterns, but as you can tell, they were certainly due for a makeover! I absolutely love how they turned out! I’m proud to show them off…
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DIY Concrete Planters
The original idea for this project came from the very talented Stephanie Lynn. You can find her excellent tutorial here. These gorgeous planters are very simple and inexpensive to make, but they have a major visual impact. Supplies: Five 16X16 patio pavers {per large planter} Five 12X12 Patio Pavers {per…
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Painted and Sequin Pumpkins Craft
Every year I attend a pumpkin carving party. We always have a fabulous time…It’s so much fun to scoop out the goo and try to make something pretty. I’m always devastated though when mine starts to get moldy after just a few days. In order to prolong the festivities (and…
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Metallic Vase Makeover
Looking for an easy yet striking way to update a tired or outdated vase? A metallic makeover using silver leaf and spray paint can transform your vase into a chic, eye-catching piece of décor with minimal effort. This simple DIY project not only breathes new life into a boring old…
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Bathroom Makeover in a Weekend
Bathroom Makeover in a Weekend This house was built in the late 90’s and the bathrooms are in need of a little (or a lot of) refreshing. This drives me a little nuts, but renovations or major updates won’t be in the budget for a long time, so I tackled…