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Daily DIY: Slipcover It!

Jul 22nd 2009 9:00AM My friend recently wallpapered her kids' playroom with painter's canvas and I started thinking about all of the different uses the fabric could provide. When my mind ran to slipcovers, I remembered a few other creative textiles that could work just ... (1 Comments)

Give your headboard new life with a chic slipcover

Aug 30th 2007 9:00AM Are you tired of going into your bedroom and seeing that boring bed? Who can get a good night of sleep in that bed, right? We like to have color and spice in our lives and since we spend so much time in the bedroom, we often get bored with the ... (0 Comments)

Memory foam bed becomes a loveseat

Feb 21st 2008 6:30PM When I get a flyer in the mail that is advertising sale prices on their furniture, I quickly browse through it, and then pitch the flyer into the burn bag. Even though the furniture is on sale, it is still way too expensive for my budget. If you are ... (3 Comments)

Repurpose that old couch

Oct 5th 2007 1:00PM If you've had your sofa (couch, whatever) for quite a bit of time, chances are you are at least a little attached to it. Instead of plunking down five benjamins (or a grand or more) on a new couch and starting a new relationship in that living room, ... (0 Comments)

25 ways to stop beating dead jeans and use them for something

Sep 28th 2007 8:00AM If you have older denim or blue jeans lying around, why not put them to good use instead of donating them or selling to a thrift store? Instead of hopping over to a local Kohl's or Pottery Barn for Kids outlet, you can make your own denim come alive ... (0 Comments)

Packing books: the best way

Aug 10th 2007 12:00PM Ask any bibliophile: we don't like moving. We lose the organizational schemes that we've developed for our personal libraries, and books are heavy, like chunks of wood. Even a small box of books can be difficult to lift; if not packed correctly, ... (1 Comments)

Thirteen things to do with fabric scraps

Jun 18th 2008 10:00AM Back when I was writing about all the things you can do with one yard of fabric, I found that for many projects, a yard of material was actually too much. There are scads of things you can make using only fabric scraps, leftover from other ... (0 Comments)

8 Tips for Having a Child-Safe Yet Stylish Home

Jul 13th 2009 1:00PM Do you ever look through the magazines with envy? How do those houses look so nice? Where do they have all the detritus of life stored? Where are all the fingerprints? And WHERE are the toys? Well, it turns out that you do not have to sacrifice ... (1 Comments)

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