How to Restore a Vintage MCM Desk Chair
Vintage midcentury modern furniture is hot – really hot. But one challenge of bringing authentic vintage MCM furniture into your home is the grime of …
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How to Add Beadboard to Ikea Furniture Bookcases & Wardrobes for a Custom Look
IKEA furniture can be, well, plain. Every time I see IKEA furniture in a IKEA catalog I think to myself how classy it looks, but …
How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Smell from Wood Furniture
Cigarette smoke has a unique ability to cling to fibers and porous materials, so when it came to figuring out how to remove cigarette smoke …
Fur Ottoman Cleaning: 1 Easy Hack
In today’s article, I will show you how to clean and re-fluff a fur ottoman or footstool. With the right tool, it only takes about …
How I Clean My Ruggable Rug Pad
In this article, I demonstrate how necessity forced me to experiment and learn the best way to clean a Ruggable rug pad- using lots of …
Brentwood Pine Pergo Install: Pros & Cons Before & After Photos
[This review of Pergo laminate flooring is entirely my opinion and not paid for by any manufacturer or vendor.] During the renovations of Hawk Hill …
How to Wash & Clean Walls: 2 Methods
Washing walls is a tedious task that no one looks forward to. However, when you are doing a deep clean before moving into a new …
New Homeowner Hacks: Easy DIYs for Your First Home
Your first home is a huge adventure. Financially, it’s a major investment in your long-term financial health. For many new homeowners, it marks an entry …
How to Make Fabric Dye with Plants- 3 Easy Steps
Searching for a natural way to color and maintain fabrics? What follow is a step-by-step guide to DIY dye fabric with plants. Note that this …
3 Simple Ways to Make DIY Waterproof Fabric
Rain got you down? No need to worry! I recently tested out several methods to waterproof fabric. What follows is a tutorial for several easy …
How to Lock a Plastic Storage Tote for Privacy & Storage
My move from Seattle to St. Louis exposed my plastic storage totes to several different handlers during the journey, so before I left, I set …
How to Make a Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium
As an artist, I love to curate my plants in settings that are in line with my natural, foraged materials aesthetic. One of my favorite …
How to Bury Treasure: 2 Simple Methods to Hide Loot for Fun or Future
Why bury treasure? Since childhood, I’ve always been captivated by stories of seafaring adventures and pirates. The craggy coast of the Puget Sound offers an …
How to Clean & Condition Suede & Sheepskin Lined Shoes
In this article, I demonstrate how I care for my sheepskin shoes, slippers, and boots to keep them fluffy on the inside and looking great …
DIY: How to Make Activated Charcoal Shoe Deodorizers
Charcoal shoe deodorizers have been popular for a few years as a way to control odors in running shoes, gym shoes etc. The problem with …
How to Make a DIY Live Edge Driftwood Shelf for Under $20
My favorite time to beach comb is right after a big storm. After a storm, the shore is littered with new driftwood, beautifully sculpted by …
10 Minutes to Make a Unique Custom Tablet Cover for an iPad or Tablet Case
This custom tablet cover DIY was born out of necessity and experimentation with a similar method I’ve used on paper journals. I’ve been a consistent …