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There's nothing like watching someone else do a project to get you started on the right path.

I picked up a fan with light for under $40, and it was perfect. It’s the exact white ceiling fan that I’ve seen so many times before, which makes this makeover make sense for more of us.

My mojo lately has been on this masculine luxe vibe, so I went beyond the challenge of just using paint or add-ons to makeover the ceiling fan.

So it might not be everyone’s reaction to seeing a birdcage, but as a cat mom, a DIY cat bed seemed perfect. Both of my cats are on the petite side of the feline community, and I’m familiar with their obsession with snuggling in tight spaces.

Sharpen your carpenters pencil the right way
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There’s a saying in the tool world: Sharp tools make for better work. Or something like that. I’m sure some chisel-sharpening god from the age…

I’ve used candy, berries, plastic spiders, medallions, and more to decorate our front door. But this year I went a bit further into the upcycle world. This wreath is made from tube brushes.

It might have started out as a DIY project for the holidays, but I took a left turn to celebrate the honey bee. First off,…

Perfect for a holiday activity with your kids, a quickie bow-and-arrow is super easy to make and tons of fun. I never thought I’d make…