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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 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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one-day DIY projects
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10 One-Day DIY Projects to Transform Your Home on a Budget

Explore these budget-friendly, one-day DIY projects to enhance your living space. From giant chalkboards to entryway benches, discover easy-to-follow ideas that require minimal materials and time.

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small home office setup ideas
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Small Home Office Setup Ideas for Maximum Functionality

Discover clever small home office setup ideas that maximize space and boost productivity. Learn tips and tricks for creating a functional and comfortable workspace in any small room.

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DIY toddler dress-up station
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9 Handmade Gift Ideas: Thoughtful and Creative DIY Presents

Discover thoughtful handmade gift ideas for any occasion. Get creative with our easy DIY gift projects that show you care without breaking the bank.

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DIY Faux TV Frame Tutorial: Create a Stylish Frame for Your TV

Follow our DIY faux TV frame tutorial to add a stylish, custom look to your television. Easy steps to transform your TV into a design focal point.

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budget-friendly playroom makeover
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Budget-Friendly Playroom Makeover

Transform your kids’ space with a budget-friendly playroom makeover. Discover creative ideas and tips to design a fun, functional play area on a budget.

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how to make a small bathroom look bigger
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3 Tips to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger

Discover top design tips and tricks for how to make a small bathroom look bigger. Learn how to maximize space, choose the right colors, and create a more open feel.

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DIY toddler dress-up station
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DIY Toddler Dress-Up Station: Play Area Ideas & Storage Solutions

Create a DIY toddler dress-up station with our play area ideas and storage solutions. Discover tips for building a fun and functional space for your little one’s dress-up adventures.

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modern vintage bathroom remodel
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Our Modern Vintage Bathroom: The Reveal

Discover our modern vintage bathroom remodel reveal. Get design tips and inspiration for creating a stylish blend of modern and vintage aesthetics in 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 šŸ› ļø
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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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