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Renovations

Follow our full room renovation journeys, from planning to stunning before-and-after transformations. Whether you’re tackling a major home update or seeking inspiration for your next big project, explore our tips, progress, and real-life results.

DIY floating shelves
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DIY Floating Shelves: Step-by-Step Guide to Build and Install

Discover how to create stylish and functional DIY floating shelves with our detailed step-by-step guide. Learn the process of building and installing these shelves to enhance your home’s decor and organization.

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boob light replacements
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Boob Light Replacements Under $100: Modern Ceiling Light Ideas for Every Room

Discover affordable and stylish boob light replacements under $100 to enhance your ceiling fixtures. Transform your space with these budget-friendly lighting options!

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paint your bathtub
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How to Paint Your Bathtub and Shower Professionally: Step-by-Step Guide

Transform your old bathtub for under $30! Learn how to paint your bathtub or shower surround with this detailed DIY guide. Includes professional tips, material list, and step-by-step instructions.

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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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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 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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Guest Bathroom Makeover: A Budget-Friendly Transformation
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Guest Bathroom Makeover: A Budget-Friendly Transformation

Our guest bathroom was a nightmare. But for less than $500 and with a couple weekends of sweat equity, we got a full guest bathroom makeover.

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In the corner of a nursery, an armchair to nursery rocker conversion.
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How to Convert an IKEA Armchair into a Nursery Rocker: Easy DIY Guide

How to turn your armchair into a nursery rocking chair in one hour for under $70. It’s an easy DIY project for parents-to-be.

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painted our brick house white paint color
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How to Get Started in DIY Without Any Experience

Learn how to tackle DIY projects with confidence, even if you’re a complete beginner. We’ll help you get started on transforming your home.

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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

We have these massive windows in our kitchen (one We have these massive windows in our kitchen (one is two metres and one is three, which is like 6-10 feet each), and I emphatically love them but the morning sun is annoying and I had this vision of whimsical flowy cafe curtains to give them some pizzazz. 
I priced out some brass and some wood rods and they were all really thick curtain rods, they didn’t come in long enough sizes, or they were literally more than ONE THOUSAND dollars so I bought a dowel and grabbed some scrap wood and thought I’d just do it my damn self 🤷‍♀️ 
It took a few prototypes and honestly the brackets are still a bit rough but from afar they’re fine and it saved me so much money I’ll get over it. Plus hopefully the focus is going to be on the pretty wispy curtains I’m whipping up next so follow along to see if I can pull it off! 

#diycurtains #kitchenrenovation #kitchenreno
We have these massive windows in our kitchen (one We have these massive windows in our kitchen (one is two metres and one is three, which is like 6-10 feet each), and I emphatically love them but the morning sun is annoying and I had this vision of whimsical flowy cafe curtains to give them some pizzazz. 
I priced out some brass and some wood rods and they were all really thick curtain rods, they didn’t come in long enough sizes, or they were literally more than ONE THOUSAND dollars so I bought a dowel and grabbed some scrap wood and thought I’d just do it my damn self 🤷‍♀️ 
It took a few prototypes and honestly the brackets are still a bit rough but from afar they’re fine and it saved me so much money I’ll get over it. Plus hopefully the focus is going to be on the pretty wispy curtains I’m whipping up next so follow along to see if I can pull it off! 

#diycurtains #kitchenrenovation #kitchenreno
I feel like not enough DIYers talk about how long I feel like not enough DIYers talk about how long it takes to build up the skills and confidence and tools to renovate. 
It was seven years between our first kitchen renovation and this one and we had a lot of fails and YouTube tutorials and pivoting in between that have all made this one feel kind of… easy? Now that I’ve put it out there I’ll probably wake up to a water leak tomorrow lol 
But I do hope this is a reminder that you can do cool things no matter what level you’re at 💪 

#DIYkitchen #DIYrenovation #renovationjourney
Our sweet boy who’s always by our side whether w Our sweet boy who’s always by our side whether we’re DIYing or traveling or reading on the couch or at the park 🫶
He’s the best family dog ever and also why do people upload the absolute least flattering photos ever of adoptable dogs?

#dogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop
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