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painted our brick house white paint color
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How We Painted Our Brick House

Follow our step-by-step guide on how we painted our brick house. Discover tips, techniques, and best practices for a beautiful and durable brick exterior makeover.

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DIY window shutters
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DIY Window Shutters: Guide to Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Learn how to create stylish DIY window shutters with our easy guide. Follow step-by-step instructions to enhance your home’s curb appeal and add a touch of charm to your windows.

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Cut costs on your home renovation
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5 Ways to Cut Costs on a Home Renovation

Learn how to cut costs on your home renovation with our expert tips. Discover budget-friendly upgrades and strategies to save money while achieving your dream home makeover.

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DIY Murphy bed vs sofa bed
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DIY Murphy Bed: Stylish & Functional Guest Space Solution

Create a versatile guest space with a DIY Murphy bed. Follow our step-by-step guide to build a stylish and functional Murphy bed, perfect for maximizing space and adding convenience to your home.

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thrift store shopping guide
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What to Always Look for at Thrift Stores

Discover essential tips on what to always look for at thrift stores to find hidden treasures. From vintage decor to unique clothing pieces, learn how to make the most of your thrift shopping experience with our thrift store shopping guide.

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shoemakesnew

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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