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More casual than most home office fantasies, the chalk board is practical. I can't say how many times my son has walked off with my note paper and pen.

Your home office should reflect the kind of work you do, and what colors and materials inspire you in your work.

Make this DIY desk organizer. It’s a great gift idea or home improvement
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Within 3-minutes of having my DIY desk organizer on my desk—admittedly an archeological dig of notebooks, 24,000 receipts, bills to pay and cords all over…

New! Write on your countertop, walls, and more with Formica’s new Writable Surfaces collection

One of my favorite new home products is the Formica Writable Surfaces collection. Yes, whiteboards and chalkboards have been popular for a long time in…

How to Make Fun Shelves from an Old Jewelry Box
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If an old jewelry box or an old dresser is no longer needed, consider taking the drawers and making fun shelves for your home office or family room.

Video: How to paint a room | Paint a straight line with a paint brush
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I hope this video about how to paint a room by ‘cutting in’ with a paint brush saves you time and makes your project easier…

How to Make a Hidden Bookcase Door
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Creating a hidden bookcase door takes careful planning and the right hardware. Here’s what you need to know to make a Batman secret door or Scooby Doo bookcase.

How to make an industrial electronics organizer with solder
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I need an electronics organizer. I do not, however, need something lame or complicated or large. So, I made one myself.   With this device…

Amazed and Amused by tiny houses, stand up desks and vintage design!
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We have to pass it on when we find something that truly amazed and amused us. Beyond awesome tools and cool design, Mark and Theresa…

In our multi-tasking clutter-busting homes, desk lamps that have USBs are smart picks.
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Before you buy a desk lamp, check out these stylish and smart desk lamps. Whenever I see a USB, my little cup of joy overflows…

Liquid lunch: Using a bar stool as an office chair for a stand-up desk
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One of the best parts of a stand-up desk is what you sit down in: A bar stool. And while everyone raves and rages about…

LED Desk Lamp: Why you need one
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Lighting is an essential in any on-the-grid home, and an LED desk lamp should be part of your lighting team. Here’s why. There are tons…

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