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Cast in Stone: DIY Landscape Accent

Hard as rock, concrete ornaments are easy to make. Even better, this versatile outdoor material is low cost and prettier than you might think. Try our techniques for customizing, shaping, and finishing concrete ornaments and outdoor decor. Concrete spheres bring lasting beauty to any garden. Cast a half sphere at ...

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DIY Weekend Projects

Some DIY projects to do around the house this weekend! Improve Your Home: 30 Weekend Projects (link: http://bit.ly/2kAcVvi) bit.ly/2kAcVvi Improve Your Home: 30 Weekend Projects ...

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How to Fake a Foyer When You have No Space

Tight rooms demand creative thinking. Small spaces also require more than a little personality to keep them from feeling too utilitarian. Take the entryway. Most city apartments lack the square footage to turn them into a grand gesture—many urban dwellers install a few hooks and a lackluster doormat and call ...

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DIY Antique Furniture

A distressed and antiqued piece of furniture can add a unique charm to any room.  And if you do it yourself, the process of distressing and antiquing furniture is relatively inexpensive.  And best of all, it’s not really difficult!  With a bit of liquid sander/deglosser, spray primer, spray paint, sandpaper, ...

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DIY Copper Accents

Copper accents in the bathroom is a look we’re loving right now. A recent roundup of inspiration featured copper sinks and copper faucets and exposed copper pipes, but there are other ways to bring a little shine to your bathroom. If you crave the look but can’t afford to remodel, ...

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DIY Outdoor Lighting Ideas

If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space, maximize it with lighting that lets your summer gatherings continue late into the night. Simple supplies, like an empty wine bottle or a hardware store rope light, are all you’ll need to whip up a few homemade lamps. Pick one of ...

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