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How to Hide a Projector in a Small Room (Our Playroom Built-In Setup)
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How to Hide a Projector in a Small Room (Our Playroom Built-In Setup)

How we hid an 84 inch projector screen inside IKEA built-ins for movie nights, no TV needed. Full step by step DIY for this hidden projector.

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New Zealand Road Trip with Kids (10-Day Itinerary + What I’d Do Differently)
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New Zealand Road Trip with Kids (10-Day Itinerary + What I’d Do Differently)

We just got back from a 10-day road trip across…

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DIY kitchen renovation in progress with flat pack Kaboodle kitchen cabinets being assembled and installed, showing practical cabinet installation tips, tools, levelling, and budget-friendly renovation ideas for an Australian home kitchen makeover.
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Tips for Installing Kaboodle Kitchen Cabinets (What Nobody Tells You First)

When we started planning our DIY kitchen renovation we went…

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DIY medieval castle dollhouse with handmade details, featuring creative, kid-friendly crafting ideas using simple materials like popsicle sticks, egg cartons, and clay to create a rustic, imaginative dollhouse design.
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Castle Dollhouse Ideas (A Tour of Our DIY Medieval Dollhouse)

DIY castle dollhouse guide with medieval design ideas, step-by-step tips, and creative inspiration to build your own enchanting fortress.

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A whimsical and budget-friendly Fairy Garden Birthday Party filled with DIY decor, easy food ideas, and magical touches—perfect for creating a charming celebration without overspending.
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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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Close-up visuals from a DIY dollhouse stone tutorial showcasing step-by-step techniques, textures, and materials for creating realistic miniature stone finishes.
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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 a Home While Living in It
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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
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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
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Secondhand Gift Ideas for Kids

Every year around the holidays, my social media feed fills…

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How To Make DIY Built-Ins with IKEA Cabinets
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How To Make DIY Built-Ins with IKEA Cabinets

AKA my foolproof formula for DIY built-ins that look custom…

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Hi, we're Emma & Alex!

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We started DIYing when we bought our first house in 2019 and now we've renovated three houses because we had the audacity to start then had to figure out how to get it done.

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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 🛠️
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Am I a beginner sewing idiot or does this happen t Am I a beginner sewing idiot or does this happen to other people? How do you tell when the bobbin’s out of thread and you’re just sewing on hopes and dreams? 😂

#sewsewsew #beginnersewing #craftygirl
Yes it’s available, no I won’t deliver it, no Yes it’s available, no I won’t deliver it, no I won’t post a free item to you and tell me why someone asked me HOW LOW I WOULD GO when it’s literally listed as free 😭😭 
I feel like the disparity between the highs of buying on Facebook marketplace and the lows of selling should be studied. 

#fbmp #facebookmarketplace #secondhandhome #thriftygirl
I’ve had a lot of questions about why we switche I’ve had a lot of questions about why we switched our 4-year-old’s room and the kitchen and short of giving the internet my whole house layout and a list of each family member’s biggest fears to do with what they will, here are all the reasons why. There’s a lot you probably can’t really tell or know through photos or reels but it’s sooo much better this way (and slide 9 especially is one of my faves). 

#kitchenreno #queenslanderhome #diyprojects
The main goal is to hyperfixate until you’d neve The main goal is to hyperfixate until you’d never guess this room was ever a kitchen. Up next is finishing trim and painting and it’s going to be sooo good 🤌🏻

#kidsroom #kidsinterior #diyprojects #builtin
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