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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.
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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black kitchen cabinets
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Black Kitchen Cabinets Pros and Cons

Considering black kitchen cabinets? Discover the pros and cons we’ve experienced after 2 years. Learn about maintenance, cleaning, room ambiance, and why black might be the new neutral for your kitchen renovation.

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how to replace a toilet handle in 10 minutes
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How to Replace a Toilet Handle in 10 Minutes

Learn DIY toilet handle replacement steps and discover how to replace a toilet handle in 10 minutes. Our easy guide walks you through upgrading your bathroom hardware quickly and affordably, perfect for beginners and home improvement enthusiasts alike.

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how to keep mosquitoes away from patio
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Effective Tips to Keep Mosquitoes Off Your Patio

Learn how to keep mosquitoes off your patio with these effective tips. Discover natural methods and solutions to enjoy a mosquito-free outdoor space all summer long.

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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

Don’t worry I also have all the before photos do Don’t worry I also have all the before photos downloaded from my iCloud and ready to go 🫶
If you’ve ever been through a kitchen renovation If you’ve ever been through a kitchen renovation you’ll know this feeling 🥲 
After two months without a kitchen sink or dishwasher I’ve instinctively gone to fill my water bottle in the tiny bathroom sink probably five times today but NO MORE.
We’re down to the last few things for the kitche We’re down to the last few things for the kitchen renovation, so hopefully this list doesn’t expand too much more. Please tell me your renovation fails to make me feel better 🥲

#kitchenreno #renovationproject #diyer
PSA: you don’t ✨always✨ need power tools to PSA: you don’t ✨always✨ need power tools to tile! This manual tile cutter (that costs like $30 and is at most hardware stores) can cut straight lines which can get you most of the way if you’re tiling something on a flat wall like this backsplash that I’m working on. (But also, even if you did need to use a wet tile saw they’re not that scary either, the blade is dull and is more like grinding than cutting so it’s actually less intimidating than woodworking.) 
Let me know if you have other tiling questions because I’ve done it dozens of times now and as far as I know nothing has fallen down 🤷‍♀️ 

#tiletips #diyer #backsplashtile #girlswithtools
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