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An Aussie just trying to keep her sh*t together while renovating and raising American babies. Relatable DIY, daily Life with a side of sarcasm.
Small House Renovation: How we made a 1,000 Square Foot Home Functional (And Pretty)
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Small House Renovation: How we made a 1,000 Square Foot Home Functional (And Pretty)

Now that our current house is on the market, we’ve…

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Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids
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Scottish Highlands Road Trip with Kids

We just spent nine days exploring, hiking, eating fish &…

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How to Display Yard Sale Items (Without a Lot of Tables)
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How to Display Yard Sale Items (Without a Lot of Tables)

No tables for your yard sale? No problem! Discover creative display ideas using ladders, bins, crates, and more to showcase your items.

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How to Have a Successful Yard Sale
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How to Have a Successful Yard Sale

The thrill of stumbling across a yard sale and finding…

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A DIY dollhouse renovation featuring a step-by-step makeover of a Melissa & Doug dollhouse, including a cozy kitchen, living room, and stone fireplace with custom furniture and wallpaper.
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DIY Dollhouse Renovation: Melissa & Doug Wooden Multi-Level dollhouse Makeover

Transform a Melissa & Doug dollhouse with a DIY dollhouse renovation makeover! Learn how to make a faux stone exterior, fireplace, custom furniture more.

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How the Ninja Creami Has Changed My Life

A personal review of the Ninja Creami: How this game-changing kitchen appliance makes delicious, high-protein ice cream in minutes with easy recipes and minimal guilt.

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How to Choose the Perfect White Paint Color
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How to Choose the Perfect White Paint Color

Confused about choosing white paint? Learn why white paint colors look different in every room, understand warm vs. cool undertones, and discover how lighting and LRV affect your final result. Get expert tips for picking the perfect white paint for your space.

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Reuse Brown Paper Packaging
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3 Creative Ways to Reuse Brown Paper Packaging for DIY Projects

Get creative and reduce waste by reusing brown paper packaging for DIY projects like custom gift wrap, snack platters, and popcorn bags. These simple and eco-friendly ideas are perfect for adding a rustic, personal touch to your home.

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How We Find the Best Flight Deals
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How We Find the Best Flight Deals

Discover how to utilize Google Flights like a pro to find the best flight deals for your next vacation. Learn tips and strategies for being flexible with dates, locations, and layovers to unlock incredible savings on international travel. From tracking price fluctuations to signing up for deal newsletters, this guide covers everything you need to know to DIY your dream getaways.

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Pre-Mixed vs. Powdered Thinset: Which Tile Adhesive is Better
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Pre-Mixed vs. Powdered Thinset: Which Tile Adhesive is Better

Planning a tiling project? Learn whether pre-mixed or powdered thinset is best for your DIY needs. This guide compares performance, cost, and suitability for various tiling tasks, from backsplashes to large-format tiles. Discover mixing tips, working time differences, and which adhesive is right for your project.

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A thing about me is I’m gonna look at tiles ever A thing about me is I’m gonna look at tiles everywhere I go. The real question now is, do I hang this one up on display or do I try integrate it into a tile project somewhere in the new Australia house?? The problem is I only got one because ya girl’s on a budget but I feel like I could’ve bought that whole store 😅

@storytiles
If you missed the whole story of our Australia mov If you missed the whole story of our Australia move and why we’re in Europe, here’s probably the longest carousel I’ve ever done explaining it. Just enjoying some downtime before life gets chaotic again — are you as ready as I am? ⚒️
Alternate title: I was three months postpartum and Alternate title: I was three months postpartum and got so sick of cooking in a kitchen without counter space that I completely spiraled and renovated the whole kitchen and turns out it was actually maybe my best renovation decision. 
I must have a sickness because I’m already thinking about what I want in my next kitchen renovation 😅

#kitchenreno #kitcheninspiration #blackkitchencabinets #diykitchen
Here’s a quick how-to on my DIY TV frame. It’s Here’s a quick how-to on my DIY TV frame. It’s a one-day project, cost under about $30, is super easy and beginner- and renter-friendly too, a real win win 🤌🏻

Would you try it?

Note: I did initially drill a hole for the sensor in the frame but actually I should’ve just bought a remote extender from Amazon (which I later did anyway). They’re like $10 and will be way better than drilling into your new frame!

#tvframe #frametv #easydiy #weekendproject #livingroomdecor
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