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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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DIY Master Bedroom Plank Accent Wall: Step-by-Step Guide
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DIY Master Bedroom Plank Accent Wall: Step-by-Step Guide

Building a stunning master bedroom plank accent wall doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how plus the tools and materials you’ll need.

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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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My kids’ slap bracelet ripped the other day and My kids’ slap bracelet ripped the other day and I saw this inside. Did we know this was a thing? 
I feel like with the movement and sound of how they work it makes total sense but we love a reduce reuse recycle moment 🙌🏻
This may be too niche but I feel like I’ve found This may be too niche but I feel like I’ve found a hack, is it smart or unhinged? 
Lining up the drawer fronts is so frustrating and I’ve tried double sided tape but it doesn’t let you move the front if you need to adjust and I could remove all the drawers I guess but that’s a pain too and I’ve struggled with clamps but let me tell ya, hot glue is really that girl. 
It’s tacky enough to keep the drawer front in place but also has a bit of wiggle before it dries to check level and clamp it all in place and it made this annoying DIY task so much easier.
I was so sick of turning on the tv and screen time I was so sick of turning on the tv and screen time being derailed by the appearance of some AI slop like rainbow ducks from YouTube (too specific?) so I made this solution and they love picking from a menu. 

We all get more educational and wholesome screen time and they don’t need to ingest the Red Dye 40 of childrens entertainment so it’s a win win 🤌🏻

#parenthacks #90schildhood
Husband said he could help in five minutes? Too la Husband said he could help in five minutes? Too late, I’ve got a couple of 2x4s as spacers and I’ve already done it.
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