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Author: Emma Shoemaker

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.
A DIY modern barn door handle and with a dark stained 1 inch wood dowel, 2 bell clamps, and matte black spray paint.
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How to Make a Modern Barn Door Handle: 30-Minute DIY Tutorial

Create a beautiful modern barn door handle for under $10! This step-by-step DIY tutorial shows you how to transform basic hardware store materials into a high-end handle in just 30 minutes. Perfect for sliding barn doors!

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7 Tips for Creating a Cohesive Home Design That Reflects Your Style
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7 Tips for Creating a Cohesive Home Design That Reflects Your Style

Transform your mismatched house into a cohesive home design with these 7 expert interior design tips. Learn about color palettes, hardware matching, and trim choices that create flow throughout your space. Perfect for DIY home renovators!

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A little girls' nursery closet with framed artwork, functional hooks, hanging clothes, toys, stuffed animals and more.
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Cute and Organized Nursery Closet Makeover: Before and After

Transform your nursery closet with this complete DIY makeover guide. Learn step-by-step how to create custom shelving, floating rods, and smart storage solutions perfect for baby’s room. Includes before & after photos, budget tips, and organization hacks for new parents.

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entryway bench
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Build a DIY Entryway Bench: Stylish and Practical

Build a modern entryway bench in under 3 hours with basic tools and lumber. Includes free plans, cut list, and step-by-step photos. Perfect for small spaces and beginners.

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Modern Nursery Wall Stencil DIY: Budget-Friendly Silhouette and Cricut Craft Ideas
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Modern Nursery Wall Stencil DIY: Budget-Friendly Silhouette and Cricut Craft Ideas

Create a stylish modern nursery wall stencil using your Silhouette or Cricut machine with our step-by-step guide. Perfect for adding a personalized touch to your baby’s room decor!

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DIY Mudroom Storage: Entryway Coat Rack and Shoe Storage Bench
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DIY Mudroom Storage: Entryway Coat Rack and Shoe Storage Bench

Transform your entryway with our DIY mudroom makeover guide, featuring step-by-step instructions for creating a functional and stylish coat rack. Enhance your home’s organization and aesthetic with this practical project!

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A bookshelf with children's books and two boho nursery printables hanging in a baby girl's room.
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Top Boho Nursery Printables: Unique Etsy Finds for Your Baby’s Room

Discover our curated selection of boho nursery printables from Etsy, perfect for creating a stylish and personalized space for your little one. Explore charming designs that add a touch of whimsy to any nursery!

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Celebrating Our First Year of Homeownership: A DIY Journey
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Celebrating Our First Year of Homeownership: A DIY Journey

Follow our complete room-by-room DIY renovation journey, from a dated starter home to a personalized dream house. Includes budget tips, lessons learned, and before/after reveals.

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How to Make a Giant DIY Chalkboard for Your Home
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How to Make a Giant DIY Chalkboard for Your Home

Learn how to make a DIY chalkboard with our simple step-by-step guide. Discover creative ideas for using chalkboard paint to transform any space in your home!

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A DIY fireplace mantel with stained wood and a black brick paint.
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How to Build a DIY Fireplace Mantel: A Step-by-Step Guide with Bold Paint Makeover

This DIY fireplace mantel gave a breath of freshness to our old, boring, outdated fireplace without a ton of time or money.

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A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad 🛠️
✉️: emma@shoemakesnew.com

Fellow Type B DIYers: what’s the most unhinged t Fellow Type B DIYers: what’s the most unhinged thing you’ve used to stir paint? Because I know you’re not digging out an actual paint stirrer every time. For me (this week at least) it’s this leftover bit of curtain rod I had sitting around and it got the job done 🤷‍♀️

#typeb #diyer #homerenovation
Fully aware this is maybe how everyone approaches Fully aware this is maybe how everyone approaches their punch list(?), but not me until now and I feel like it’s made the last 5% of our kitchen renovation feel so much less overwhelming for my ADHD brain. 

It also means far fewer doom piles around the house from all the little touch ups I was intending to do and forgot or got distracted, so if your brain also won’t let you do anything without being tricked, this may work 😅

#kitchenreno #renovationjourney #diykitchen #diyer
I’ve been on a journey to make my own cafe curta I’ve been on a journey to make my own cafe curtains because I needed a little bit of softness and whimsy in my kitchen renovation and despite feeling very overwhelmed for a bit in the middle there I feel like these turned out so cute (if you aren’t tooo close)! 
Now I’m overconfident on the old sewing machine and who knows what this self proclaimed seamstress is going to make next. 

#sewsewsew #diycafecurtains #kitchenremodel #kitcheninspiration
After 11 years in America, one husband and two kid After 11 years in America, one husband and two kids, coming home to a house that needed everything seemed like the next logical step. Can confirm live still feels calmer. 

#lifeinaustralia #expatlife #movingabroad #australianhome #diyhome
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