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How to make a mood board
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How to Make a Mood Board (Without Photoshop)

Learn how to make a mood board without Photoshop! Our step-by-step guide shows you simple tools and techniques to craft inspiring mood boards for design projects and more.

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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 electric fireplace surround
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How to Build a DIY Electric Fireplace Surround

Learn how to build a DIY electric fireplace surround with our step-by-step guide. Discover design tips and tools needed for a custom fireplace.

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butcher block countertops
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How We Made Our DIY Kitchen Island Look Custom-built

Learn how to create a stylish and high-end DIY kitchen island without breaking the bank. Follow our step-by-step guide for a stunning and functional kitchen upgrade.

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Navigating Cabinet Challenges and Dealing with a Load-Bearing Wall
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Navigating Cabinet Challenges and Dealing with a Load-Bearing Wall

Follow our Week 2 renovation update as we tackle cabinet challenges and navigate the complexities of a load-bearing wall. Get insights and tips from our home improvement journey.

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House Paint Colors
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House Paint Color Guide: Our Top Picks for Every Room

Explore our top paint color choices for every room in the house. Create a cohesive and stylish look with these interior design tips.

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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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I’ve been on a journey to make my own cafe curta I’ve been on a journey to make my own cafe curtains because I needed a little bit of softness and whimsy in my kitchen renovation and despite feeling very overwhelmed for a bit in the middle there I feel like these turned out so cute (if you aren’t tooo close)! 
Now I’m overconfident on the old sewing machine and who knows what this self proclaimed seamstress is going to make next. 

#sewsewsew #diycafecurtains #kitchenremodel #kitcheninspiration
After 11 years in America, one husband and two kid After 11 years in America, one husband and two kids, coming home to a house that needed everything seemed like the next logical step. Can confirm live still feels calmer. 

#lifeinaustralia #expatlife #movingabroad #australianhome #diyhome
If you were hoping for a dreamy tutorial on how to If you were hoping for a dreamy tutorial on how to make DIY cafe curtains for your kitchen… this isn’t it. But I diiiid figure it out as I went and I’m actually so proud of pulling this one off. I still might need to give these bad boys a steam but ugh the whimsy of it all! They added exactly the amount of character to these giant windows that I hoped for 🤌🏻
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
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