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How I Threw A Fairy Garden Birthday Party on a Budget (DIY Ideas + Easy Decor)
Fairy garden birthday party on a budget: easy DIY decor, cake ideas, simple food, and magical touches for a whimsical kids party.
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DIY Dollhouse Stone Tutorial
Create charming mini exteriors with this DIY dollhouse stone tutorial. Compare tools, tips and materials for realistic cottage-style results.
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How to List Your Home While Living in It (Without Losing Your Mind)
Selling your house while still living in it? Here are realistic, family-friendly tips to keep your home show-ready—without going completely insane.
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Sanded vs. Unsanded Grout: Choosing for DIY Tiling Projects
Discover the key differences between sanded and unsanded grout for DIY tiling projects. Learn when to use each type, tips for mixing, and how to choose the best grout for floors, backsplashes, showers, and more!
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Secondhand Gift Ideas for Kids
Every year around the holidays, my social media feed fills with highly specific, trendy kids’…
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How To Make DIY Built-Ins with IKEA Cabinets
AKA my foolproof formula for DIY built-ins that look custom but are secretly beginner-friendly If…
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Home Staging Tips: How I Prepped Our House for Sale Without Painting It Gray
We recently listed our house—our third in five years—and once again, I found myself ignoring…
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What to Do After Closing on a Home: A New Homeowner Checklist
Learn exactly what to do after closing on a home with our comprehensive guide for new homeowners. From changing locks to transferring utilities, we cover essential next steps.
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Oh hi, we’re Emma & Alex!
Consider us your chaotic DIYer friends. We’re tired, thrifty and overambitious parents who have had the audacity to renovate three houses in five years.
We believe that no matter your budget, skill level, or home, you can create spaces that are cozy, functional, and perfect for family memories.
Follow along as we share what we’ve learned and overcommit to more projects we have no time for.
More about us
COURSES & GUIDES
Ready to renovate?
Our Renovation Roadmap guide is built on everything we’ve learned in five years of renovating —the successes and the mistakes— so you can skip the guesswork and start building your project plan with confidence.
