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I’ve been perusing Pinterest(follow me on pinterest) lately for ways to display my plants as well as creative uses for old pallet’s. I saw someone secure mason

I love string lights and their endless possibilities. I wanted a little something special to drape over our headboard, and a row of glowing paper cubes turned out to be just the thing! First get a string of 20 lights (use LED lights if you are worried about this being a fire hazard) and 20 square pieces of […]

Ikea hack nightstand

A few weeks ago when we first started sharing our sustainable adventures online, Priscilla posted a picture on Facebook of one of my favorite DIY projects that I completed a few years ago: My upcycled pallet coffee table I had wanted to change out our old coffee table for something with more storage for books, magazines, and our laptops. After perusing the local thrift stores and not finding anything that would work, I figured I might have to DIY a table – enter: Pinterest. With lots of…

We finally finished our outdoor seating! Here's the before and after photo. When I first learned about this awesome cinderblock and woo...

So we had this funny corner out on our back deck... that we decided to build somewhere to sit/lie. Here's how we d...

DIY Ikea Hack Side Table — These Ikea Hack DIY Side Tables that I made for my guest bedroom only cost me $35 each to make, and they’re pretty much one of a kind! I seriously have yet to solve the mystery of why nightstands are so expensive. I get…

Vaishali Sahni is a teacher by day and an organizing expert 24/7! And her skills are on display in the small-ish Toronto condo she shares with her family of five. this professional organizer's drawers, closets, and more.

DIY Ikea Bar Cart Hack — A budget friendly DIY Ikea Hack Bar Cart perfect for summer entertaining… and even in the new Sugar & Cloth studio as storage! Things are starting to come along here and there with the new studio, especially since my Dad has been here for the…

We are showing you how to make a shower curtain ring bracelet. You are going to love this quick and easy tutorial!

It’s DIY time!! This DIY takes only a few hours, but over 2 days! What you will need: Ikea Lack Coffee Table (35X22X18) 4 wood boards (35X5.5) Wood stain (I used Minwax in Red Mohogany) Paint…

If there are rules that you as a renter must follow, make it these 10 commandments. Because, while paying your rent on time is important, so too is making sure

Create outdoor wall decor with rolled moss and wooden frames.

Roman shades are a great, tailored alternative to curtains. The pitfall? Because they require a more precise fit than curtains, custom options can get pretty

There are few things that are as satisfying as pulling off a successful DIY project, especially when a guest asks where you purchased it. We've rounded up 50+

Yes, this *is* the best idea ever.