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smooth caulk lines
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How to Get a Perfect Caulk Line Every Time

Create smooth caulk lines with our step-by-step guide. Achieve pro results in your DIY projects with these caulking techniques and tricks.

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DIY busy board
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Quick, Easy DIY Busy Board for Toddlers

Learn how to make a DIY busy board to keep your toddler entertained and engaged. Follow our step-by-step for an educational activity board.

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how to paint linoleum floors
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How to Paint Linoleum Floors

Learn how to paint linoleum floors with our step-by-step guide. Transform your space with a fresh, updated look using our expert tips and techniques.

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DIY scalloped bookshelves
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DIY Scalloped Bookshelves

Learn how to craft DIY scalloped bookshelves with our detailed guide. Add storage with this creative and stylish shelving project.

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how to install a light fixture without wiring
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How to Install a Light Fixture Without Wiring: Easy DIY Guide

Learn how to install a light fixture without wiring using our simple DIY guide. Discover practical tips and step-by-step instructions for a hassle-free lighting upgrade.

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faux brick accent wall
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How to Install Faux Brick Panels: Creating a Faux Brick Accent Wall

Learn how to install faux brick panels to create a stunning faux brick accent wall. Follow our detailed guide for a home improvement project that adds style and character to any room.

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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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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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DIY Yard Yahtzee Dice Set: A Fun Outdoor Game for All Ages
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DIY Yard Yahtzee Dice Set: A Fun Outdoor Game for All Ages

Learn how to make your own DIY Yard Yahtzee dice set with our easy DIY guide. Perfect for outdoor gatherings and family fun.

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How to Build a DIY Photo Ledge with Scrap Wood: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Build a DIY Photo Ledge with Scrap Wood: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Read our detailed guide on creating a stylish DIY photo ledge using scrap wood. Organize and display photos in a cost-effective way!

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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 šŸ› ļø
āœ‰ļø: sarah.d@farq-media.com

I knew live edge would shelves would be perfectttt I knew live edge would shelves would be perfectttt for the treehouse vision in our 4-year-old’s room but I had a little look online and they were about $300 each which I definitely could not justify. So I went to my trusty old Facebook Marketplace and found there was a warehouse across town selling slab offcuts and I got enough for four shelves for $100! 
Which means I basically ✨made✨ $1100. 

#liveedgeshelves #liveedge #diyprojects #kidsinterior #kidsroom
To be fair I don’t think anyone has ever or will e To be fair I don’t think anyone has ever or will ever describe me as chic in this lifetime but still šŸ’… what are you adding to this list?
I will die on the hill that paint is the absolute I will die on the hill that paint is the absolute best way to transform a room (especially if you’re newer to projects and don’t have a full renovation budget), so take this as your sign to choose a colour and go for it! #ad

The colour I used in here (Benjamin Moore Smoke) isn’t too saturated or dark or baby blue, and it was the perfect anchor for this whole room vision. Leaving everything white wouldn’t have had these cosy vibes at all!

After all the amazing responses to our kitchen-turned-kids room reveal last week, @benjaminmooreaustralia is giving you all a special discount to start your own project! Use code Emma10 for 10% off + free freight on all AU website orders between Aug 3-17.

Comment PAINT and I’ll send you the link to their website directly to check out all their (3,500+!) colours. 

#benjaminmooresmoke #benjaminmoore #bluebedroom
Designing this kitchen-turned-kids room came at a Designing this kitchen-turned-kids room came at a time when 90s classics (The Sandlot, Parent Trap, Matilda, etc) are going platinum in our household so I was going for a mashup of our 4-year-old’s favourite things. 
He at one point said he wanted ā€˜rainbow’ so I tried to fit as many colours as possible and I’m also to be honest a bit emotional that his little Dino traveled stuffed in a suitcase on a cargo ship halfway across the world to get back to his spot in the middle of the bed 😭
Anyway I’m so proud of this room and also jealous my kids are cooler than me.
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