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I love working with my hands and trying new materials. DIY encompasses home improvement, epoxy, concrete, metalwork, and more! Stay tuned to see what I decide to try out next!

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Learn how to easily convert recessed light to pendant light with this step by step tutorial. This is a 5 minute update to convert canned lights to pendant.

How to Convert Recessed Light To Pendant: A Step-by-Step Guide

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21 Creative DIY Fall Decor Projects to Make Your Home Autumn-Ready

How to Hang a Picture on a Wall

Don't let walls that aren't drywall keep you from hanging your favorite artwork. Here is how to hang a picture on concrete, plaster, or masonry with minimal damage.

How to Hang Pictures on Concrete, Plaster, or Masonry

Furniture Makeovers

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These incredible Ikea IVAR hacks turn the simple cabinet into a showstopping and functional addition to your home. Which will you try?

21 Amazing IKEA Ivar Hacks

Learn how to make your own home-office, back to school, or homeschool organizer with this easy DIY Ikea Kallax Shelf hack. The DIY built-in inserts are perfect for organizing paper and folders.

Easy IKEA Kallax Shelf Hack – DIY Organizer

How to Paint an IKEA Tarva Dresser

This amazing Ikea Rast nightstand hack is simple yet very gorgeous! Learn how to create this pretty Ikea Rast using a Dremel and few colorful stain colors!

IKEA Rast Nightstand Hack – Simple , Unique and Amazing

Home Decor

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33 Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Fall

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35 Classy Fall Decor Ideas

Whether you are renting or want to keep your walls pristine, here is how to hang pictures on the wall without using nails.

How to Hang a Picture Without Nails

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25 Easy DIY Shelf Ideas for Your Walls

IKEA Hacks

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25 Beautiful IKEA Rast Dresser Hacks to Inspire You

Learn how to transform a basic Ikea Rast dresser into a stylish statement piece with custom Cricut wood cutouts and colorful paint. Easy DIY tutorial for beginners!

Unique IKEA Rast Makeover Using Custom Cricut Wood Cutouts

These incredible Ikea IVAR hacks turn the simple cabinet into a showstopping and functional addition to your home. Which will you try?

21 Amazing IKEA Ivar Hacks

These 20 gorgeous and unique Ikea hacks for plants add chic greenery to any room! Inexpensive Ikea plant stand hacks are easy to recreate and decorate!

20 Chic IKEA Hacks for Plants

Painting

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This step-by-step guide teaches you the best ways to clean water-based and oil-based paint off of paint brushes and provides storage and drying tips.

How to Clean Paint Brushes

I tested seven methods and found the easiest and best way to clean dried paint brushes. This technique can clean a completely dried paintbrush in 2-3 hours.

How to Clean Dried Paint Brushes: Testing 7 Methods

Frustrated with trying to find the best gold spray paint? We share tests on 8 products to help you pick your favorite without having to buy them all!

The Best Gold Spray Paint Out There!

The complete step by step guide with a full video tutorial on how to paint Ikea laminate furniture with NO sanding for a long-lasting finish.

How to Paint IKEA Laminate Furniture (No Sanding)

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DIY Kitchen Ideas: 21 Easy Woodworking Projects for Every Skill Level

This step-by-step guide teaches you the best ways to clean water-based and oil-based paint off of paint brushes and provides storage and drying tips.

How to Clean Paint Brushes

I tested seven methods and found the easiest and best way to clean dried paint brushes. This technique can clean a completely dried paintbrush in 2-3 hours.

How to Clean Dried Paint Brushes: Testing 7 Methods

image collage of five no-carve pumpkin ideas

33 Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Fall

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