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There’s nothing like seeing back to school supplies everywhere to make you realize, man, I miss having a reason to buy 64-count box of crayons. And, oh ya, it’s probably time to get my life in order. With new modern DIY message boards, that first step to organization gets a little more fun.
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In case you missed it, school’s almost back in session, and I’m feeling all sorts of nostalgia. Whether your school days were spent learning writing and arithmetic, or typing inappropriate words into your Ti-84 graphic calculator (did anyone else do that?), the common denominator of scholastic memories was probably the school supplies involved – gel pens, Crayola crayons, and Lisa Frank binders, to name a few. But those things don’t necessarily translate into home decor unless you’re Lisa Frank herself, so I’m here to show you a few (older) options that will surely have you jumping on the “schoolhouse eclectic” bandwagon by first semester.
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A tale as old as time: you move into a new space and have to live with the questionable design choices of the previous tenants. Med inherited a built-in closet/ wardrobe that left more than a lot to be desired. She got rid of the ugliest aspect almost immediately and tried to make do, but eventually enough was simply enough and she gave the closet an easy and affordable DIY makeover.
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Furniture and cabinets are just the tip of the iceberg. Drawer handles, knobs, and pulls are useful in every room of the house, especially when it comes to keeping your organized. They take just a few minutes to install, and their versatility is surprising. Some of these ideas you might have seen, but others might not have occurred to you.
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It’s about time to try a new DIY project using a glorious old Italian technique: terrazzo-ing. Is that an official word yet? I think what makes terrazzo so appealing – aside from making great use of remnant materials – is its convertibility and variety. You can customize it numerous ways, from color choices to the scale of the pieces, to the materials you use, which is a dream for creative types. Before I begin, I might add that while this particular clock turned out great, it was not without trial – and errors. So learn from my mistakes, and let’s get ticking.
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One of my favorite small space hacks is swapping your bookcases for wall-mounted shelving. We’ve created roundups of wall mounted shelving systems before, but for those of you who are especially crafty there are also plenty of DIY options. Here are eight different DIY ways to turn a blank wall into a storage mecca.
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Linda’s sewing table had been relegated to the forgotten pile in the garage for a few months until inspiration struck. What if she used the sewing table not for sewing but for…drinking. Enter the world’s cutest and most unexpected DIY bar!
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