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Craft a Modern Patchwork Quilt: Patterns and Sewing Tips
I thought I was joking when I told myself I might be possessed. What else explains lying awake at 12:52 a.m. thinking, “I’m so excited about my quilt…
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Free Royal Treatment Giveaway: Claim Luxury Samples
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** According to random.org, the royal treatment is going to Cathleen Pearson. Congratulations! No, we’re not talking…
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Make Your Home Feel Warm and Welcoming
We’re interrupting the usual updates for a quick patio progress report: the patio supplies we mentioned earlier have finally arrived. Now we understand why they cost so much.…
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How to Repair a Broken Pendant Light: Step-by-Step Guide
How I Troubleshot and Fixed a Dead Kitchen Pendant Light One evening I turned on the kitchen lights and noticed that one of the two pendants above the…
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How to Prep and Level a Paver Patio: Step-by-Step
Digging and I have reached a fragile truce—somewhere between admiration and exhaustion. I knew removing plants and hardscape would be part of the plan for our patio project,…
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How to Match IKEA White Paint: Paint Codes and Color Tips
We finally crossed one of those small home projects off our list: painting the bedroom finials so they match our bed, Ed. If you look closely in the…
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Home Renovation Disasters: How to Fix Common DIY Mistakes
I learned in grade school that chasing perfection usually ends in a meltdown—thank you, Saved By The Bell. Ever since, I’ve tried to do things well without expecting…
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Free Sewing Pattern: Sew Sweet Project & Tutorial
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Thanks to random.org, these three readers are getting a Mother’s Day boost: Traci (who inherited her…
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April Superlatives: Awards, Winners and Standout Moments
Note: This post was put together retroactively in December 2011 to create a complete set of monthly recaps from our first year in the new house. I admit…
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Plan Your Paver Patio: Design and Build Checklist
DIY Side Patio Update: Removing Liriope and Preparing for Cobblestone Pavers Note: If you’re reading this during happy hour, you can make a lighthearted game of it —…
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