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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Self-build story: 'It awakened something in me; I probably did it in a past life. But I've finally found a really creative career that I love'

A West Cork bungalow combines Irish and French design elements, focusing on light and texture to create a Mediterranean-inspired family home.
#diy
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Remodel

Influencers convinced me I needed to build an igloo for my kids. The results made this snow day bearable, and it was free.

Repurpose a geodesic climbing structure into an igloo using soaked bed sheets that freeze in cold temperatures, creating a quick, eco-friendly backyard play igloo.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

Skip the Spring Wreath - This Unexpected Thrift Find Is Taking Over Front Doors

Thrift store picnic baskets can be transformed into trendy front door floral decor, replacing traditional wreaths.
Remodel
fromWIRED
1 week ago

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Remodel

Influencers convinced me I needed to build an igloo for my kids. The results made this snow day bearable, and it was free.

Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
19 hours ago

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Salem Paper Arts Fair celebrates love of all things paper, followed by a 'Bridgerton' ball * Oregon ArtsWatch

The first annual Salem Paper Arts Fair celebrates paper arts and literature on April 18, featuring independent artists and a Booklover's Ball.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

I'm Putting These 6 Free Transformation Hacks to Use In My Bedroom - They're Brilliant!

Depersonalizing a home for staging should still allow for personality to create an aspirational space for potential buyers.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Share the load and the cost: Why more parents are having joint birthday parties for kids

Birthday parties are supposed to be fun, and they are, but they can also be hard work, not to mention very costly for parents.
Parenting
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

A $20 Second-Hand Dresser Got Not One, But Two Fun and Fresh Redos

A dresser was transformed with natural wood accents and a boho-style paint job for durability and aesthetic appeal.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Home Depot just launched its biggest Halloween collection yet and it is only April

"Halloween lovers have started shopping for decor and planning their setups earlier and earlier. We wanted to provide another moment for them to prepare for the Halloween season."
E-Commerce
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

The 4-Step Method Designers Use to Make Wood Cabinets Look Gorgeous

Warm honey oak cabinets can be modernized by adjusting surrounding finishes and materials.
Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The UK's Overlooked 2 Billion Market: Why Home Hardware Replacement Is Booming

The UK home hardware replacement market is worth two billion pounds annually and is driven by aging housing stock and specific replacement needs.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Botox between client calls is the new coffee break

Workplace Botox parties are increasingly popular among real estate agents and other client-facing professionals, reflecting a growing acceptance of aesthetic treatments.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

An Interior Designer's Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It's the Most Chic Clutter Solution

A chic mood board can be created inexpensively using just five items, making it a practical solution for displaying inspiring visuals.
fromThe Inspired Room
1 week ago

DIY Decoupage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins (Easy Spring Craft) - The Inspired Room

Separate the napkins so you're only using the top printed layer. Tear (don't cut) the napkins into smaller pieces-torn edges blend much more naturally. Brush a thin layer of varnish onto the egg. Gently place a napkin piece on top, then brush another thin layer of varnish over it to smooth it out.
Renovation
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Upcycle Old Shirts Into This Kitchen Tool For A Cozier Coffee Routine - Tasting Table

Creating reusable coffee cozies from old shirts enhances kitchen coziness and self-care routines.
Relationships
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The Case for Doing Absolutely Nothing at Girls' Night (And Making It the Best One Yet)

Unstructured social gatherings with close friends create deeper connections and more memorable moments than elaborately planned events.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

It's Pi Day, and these bakers are giving us all a rise on social media - Queerty

Mathematicians and other arithmetic aficionados have been honoring that irrational number every March 14-as in 3.14, the first three digits of π-since 1988, if not earlier. It was on March 14 of that year that Larry Shaw, a staff physicist at San Francisco's Exploratorium, devised the holiday.
Portland food
#analog-hobbies
#upcycling
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Don't Toss Old Pan Lids - Give Them A Second Life As Stylish Kitchen Hooks - Tasting Table

Unused pan lids can be upcycled into decorative wall hooks by attaching them to wood boards, providing functional storage for light kitchen items.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Don't Toss Old Pan Lids - Give Them A Second Life As Stylish Kitchen Hooks - Tasting Table

Unused pan lids can be upcycled into decorative wall hooks by attaching them to wood boards, providing functional storage for light kitchen items.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

62 Outdoor-Kitchen Ideas to Turn Your Backyard Into Party Central This Spring

Our firm is seeing clients that want spaces that blend comfort, performance, and natural materials with an aesthetic that is not just refined, but that seamlessly blends with the home's interior design. Clients are asking for the same types of appliances for their outdoor kitchens that they have indoors. For instance, gourmet pizza ovens, under-cabinet beverage fridges, nugget ice cube makers, and professional-grade grills.
Renovation
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

How to host a memorable children's birthday party for less than 200, according to the experts

Children's birthday parties have become expensive events, but numerous cost-reduction strategies exist to keep spending manageable.
Arts
fromApartment Therapy
2 years ago

64 Ways to Have the Most Fun Staying In with Your Friends

Host cozy at-home craft nights with friends featuring simple DIY projects like bracelet making, candle pouring, crochet, painting, cake decorating, swaps, and mood boards.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
11 years ago

38 Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas To Transform Your Backyard in Time for Spring

Build a simple backyard fire pit by stacking pavers in layers on a prepared gravel and sand base, positioned at least 10 feet from structures.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Dessert" Arts & Crafts Release Party w/ Crafts + Free Cupcakes (SF)

Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids and their grownups. The magazine celebrates visual storytelling, makers, and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts, and activities. This high-quality triannual publication is geared toward readers ages 6-12 and the young at heart. Illustoria is the official publication of the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers, publishing writing and art by young people alongside accomplished professionals.
Books
fromSlashGear
2 months ago

3 Gadgets To Upgrade Your She Shed - SlashGear

We all need a place to relax, disconnect, or enjoy our hobbies. But between busy households, remote work, and the general clutter of everyday life, many homes quickly start to feel cramped. And that's when a she shed comes in handy. Equivalent to a man cave, a she shed is a place of solitude, where you can take refuge away from your housemates for a couple of hours.
Gadgets
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pots, mop buckets, even babies: Anything can be a curling stone if you get creative

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across major issues and asks donations to sustain trusted reporting and investigations.
Cocktails
fromBustle
2 months ago

On TikTok, People Are Hosting "Learning Parties" With Their Friends

Learning parties have guests teach skills or topics, bring supplies, use notebooks, and combine socializing with hands-on education and themed presentations.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Making things that make things

The advertising industry has always been in the business of making things, such as the OOH billboard, the 30-second spot, the snappy social post, the standard website: final, finite assets polished and pushed into the world. Agencies were paid, often by the hour, for producing final versions of these things and then moved on to the next project. Even with generative AI entering the picture, much of the conversation remains focused on making those same things faster or cheaper.
Marketing
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 months ago

TikTok's trinket trading trend taps into the joy of being offline

Community trinket boxes encourage give-one-take-one exchanges of small novelties, creating sustainable, whimsical neighborhood sharing amplified by social media.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

A Seattle Artist Painted Every Room of Her Rental - and Built a DIY Art Studio

Seattle artist transformed a 100-year-old craftsman rental with a spiral-loft into a personalized studio and continued creating after a breakup.
Design
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

The "Pinterest Pantry" vs. Reality: What We Are Actually Looking For When We Scroll for Storage - Social Media Explorer

Social media-driven storage and decluttering practices push people to create negative space through hidden, off-site, and ruthless removal of clutter.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

This Is Your Sign To Go "Color Hunting" With Friends

Color hunting is a simple, free activity that helps friends meet, explore surroundings, photograph finds, and create shared, colorful photo collections.
Arts
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This Gallery Wall Hack Is Perfect for a Galentine's Day Party: "So Cozy and Cute!"

Valentine's gallery wall can be created by tracing frame sizes, using themed cards, DIY gingham mats, and adding small ribbons for cohesive, understated decor.
fromInverse
1 month ago

55 Insanely Clever Things for Your Home That Seem So Bizarre

Some home products might look a little quirky at first, but when you see them in action, it's clear they solve those everyday annoyances that constantly drive you nuts - you know, cluttered cabinets, dark hallways in the middle of the night, remote controls that always go missing. That's why we carefully curated the list below. From small upgrades to inventions that feel straight-up genius, these picks will make a huge difference.
Gadgets
E-Commerce
fromBustle
2 months ago

60 Clever Things That Make Your Home More Impressive With Almost No Effort

Small, low-effort upgrades can make a home look more polished, organized, and intentional without major renovations.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I save hundreds by hosting my kids' birthday parties at home. It's worth it.

Backyard birthday parties save money and remain enjoyable for children while requiring more parental prep and tolerating household mess.
Design
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I've Never Seen Anyone Hang Art Here (It's Pure Genius)

Hanging artwork on interior metal poles instantly warms industrial spaces and creates a bold, inexpensive design statement using Command strip hooks.
#home-decor
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

New year, new you: Shake up your routine and shop our favorite hobby kits for adults

It's never too late to pick up a new hobby. Shop our top picks for easy things to try, and you may just discover something you love. BAISITE Paint by Numbers Kit for Adults Beginners This paint-by-numbers kit is a fun way to get creative and relax. It comes with a canvas, brushes, and paint pots, everything you need to get started. When you finish, be sure to showcase your new skill by displaying your artwork at home.
Arts
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The craft hobby retirees are picking up that sells surprisingly well at local markets - Silicon Canals

I thought retirement would be about slowing down, but this gives me more energy than my teaching job ever did.
E-Commerce
Design
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Most Adorable Kitchen Decor Starts With Tiny Hobby Lobby Finds - Tasting Table

Use inexpensive miniature pieces from Hobby Lobby’s dollhouse aisle to create colorful, kitschy kitchen wall or backsplash displays for under $10 per item.
fromBackyard Garden Lover
2 months ago

4 Ways Social Media Is Ruining DIY

Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram promise quick DIY wins, but they often set unrealistic expectations that turn hobby projects into costly disasters. This piece uncovers four key ways social media undermines DIY success, drawing from expert warnings and viral pitfalls.
Renovation
#craft-workshops
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I'm Bringing a Magnet with Me the Next Time I Go Thrifting (the Reason Is So Smart!)

Bring a magnet when thrifting to test item magnetism; real silver and some other valuable metals won't stick, aiding identification and resale decisions.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Paint Candles + Create Cards This Pal-entine's Day

You'll spend the session painting your own candles, learning how to blend colours, build layers and add decorative accents to create a design that's totally your own - full romance, zero romance or something in between, it's up to you. You'll also design a handmade line-cut card, with guidance on layouts, lettering and finishing touches, so no prior crafty skills are needed.
Design
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

The Cute Party Essential You Only Need to Buy Once and It'll Last Forever

Reusable metal number-shaped cake toppers hold candles, preventing melted-number emergencies and offering elegant, washable, long-lasting cake decorations.
Design
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

8 Puzzles That Are "Perfect" for Game Night (and Double as Decor)

Expressive puzzles from Black-owned brand Puzzles of Color double as frameable wall art celebrating artists of color and diverse experiences.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

See How This "Neglected" Spare Room Became a Gorgeous "Jewel Box" Bonus Space

A multifunctional loft can combine office, lounge, and guest functions without sacrificing warmth or bold style through strategic furniture, lighting, and color choices.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How we converted a boxy dump' into our spacious, light-filled dream home

A neglected HMO was transformed into a light-filled family home with double-height volumes, open-plan basement, and a garden-focused layout prioritizing space over extra rooms.
Remodel
fromBustle
1 month ago

55 Bougie Backyard Upgrades That Are Cheap As Hell

Upgrade a backyard into an inviting hangout using affordable, stylish, weather-resistant decor, solar lights, and pest-repelling devices from budget-friendly retailers like Amazon.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Dollar Tree Punch Bowl With An Unexpectedly Elegant Second Use - Tasting Table

A flipped Dollar Tree Caterer's Corner crystal-cut punch bowl with an attached handle becomes an affordable, customizable cake dome that protects and dresses up baked goods.
fromRemodelista
2 months ago

Expert Advice: DIY Building Lessons from Artist Sean Spellman

When Sean Spellman opened Dawnlands in Westerly, Rhode Island, last year, it was more than just a new address on the map. Conceived as an art gallery and gathering place, Dawnlands was built entirely by Sean and his family-no contractors, no designers, no outside help. Each board and bench was made with intention, using local pine and sensibility shaped by Japanese, Scandinavian, and coastal Californian influences.
Renovation
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Dramatic Home Upgrades That Are So Cheap & Only Take A Few Minutes

Big changes don't have to cost big bucks.
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