8 Uses for 1 Sock

What happens to all those missing socks? Does the washer eat them? Do one-footed fairies snatch them from the dryer while they're still toasty warm? Whatever the reason for their disappearance, they leave behind partners that require new jobs. Re-nest complies 8 ideas » READ MORE

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February 08, 2010
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How to Make a Beautiful Folded Rose

No, it's not origami. It's quilling, and our instructor Ann Martin of All Things Paper tells us it's not that difficult either. Here's what she suggests we » READ MORE

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February 08, 2010
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Before and After Chalkboard Chair Makeover

Welcome to a new feature here on Curbly! It's called...drumroll, please....Make Over Mondays!! (Okay, so you could figure that one out by the totally awesome banner above.) Anyhoo, Mondays are going to be devoted to fabulous befores & afters. So if you like a good makeover (and who doesn't?) make sure you visit every Monday for your makeover fill. And if you've got a good makeover of your own to show off, don't worry, Tuesday through Friday are still available*.

And now for the make over....chairs!! But not just any chairs. » READ MORE

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February 08, 2010
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Refinish Your Wood Front Door

Photo Images: Kit Latham

Long ago, I watched out next door neighbor painstakingly strip the paint off, sand, stain and seal his west-facing front door.  The next year he was sanding and refinishing it again. What gives? I wondered. He said the hot afternoon sun had fried the finish. He was now wiser and decided to try marine Spar, a urethane varnish used for boats. He then made it through 2 full summers without » READ MORE

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February 08, 2010
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Master Bathroom Remodel

I haven't posted anything in a while, but I have been busy around my house and last year I tackled the biggest project I've ever done: remodeling our master bathroom.  It was a project I initially didn't want to do, but after I had bids of $16k to $26k it was clear that I couldn't afford to hire someone to do it and that if we wanted a new bathroom, we'd have to DIY.  It was a decision I don't regret.  My brother, father and I worked nearly every weekend day for six months and many late weekend nights to complete this, and it really pushed all of us outside our normal comfort zone.  We learned all sorts of things about carpentry, drywall, tiling, plumbing, and most importantly, what a bad job some "pro" contractors will do to your house.

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February 08, 2010
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More Gorgeous Air Plant Displays

A couple of weeks ago we considered the beauty and growing techniques of Tillandsia, aka 'air plants'. That post sparked fellow Curblier thyrza to share some gorgeous pictures of air plant displays. The top image, which utilized silver chains and hoops is an original creation of thyrza's. I'm totally digging the alien/pod » READ MORE

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February 08, 2010
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The Very Best: Embroidered Valentines by Peptogirl

Paper isn't enough anymore! This year, all my Valentine's cards are going multimedia.

From Polly at Readymade:    » READ MORE

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February 08, 2010
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Kissing Cupcakes

I wanted to post a new and unique Valentine's Tutorial and this is what I came up with. Afterall, who doesn't love cupcakes? Especially ones this cute!

What You'll need:

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February 08, 2010

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All Kindsa Valentine Freebies.

Love's all about sharing what you have...and Creature Comforts has plenty of free goodies to share this Valentine's Day.

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February 10, 2010

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How To: Polymer Clay Gift Tags

So, most of us don't have a Valentine's Day tree with heaps of wrapped presents that we must differentiate from each other by the use gift tags.

Still, these are mighty adorable, and add plenty of fun to whatever you choose to share with your sweetheart this year.   » READ MORE

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February 09, 2010

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