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February 7, 2012 at 3:08PM | Liz Krieger

Can a Seltzer Maker Change Your Life?

Recently I noticed that no less than five friends/colleagues on Facebook mentioned that they’d recently gotten a home seltzer maker, and called it “life changing.” (Their words, not mine!) My interest was instant—and not [...]

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February 3, 2012 at 6:58PM | Maggie Shi

Last-Minute Super Bowl Party Idea: Do-It-Yourself Nachos

I’m a big fan of do-it-yourself parties—they get people talking, mingling, and interacting, which is the point of a get-together in the first place. Plus, people end up having a lot of fun when [...]

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January 27, 2012 at 6:18PM | Simple Tip

Weekend Project: DIY Chalkboard Frame

Valentine’s day is closer than you think, and if you’re looking for a great handmade gift to make with your kids, why not try this chalkboard frame idea. Simply paint a plain wooden frame [...]

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January 24, 2012 at 6:12PM | Simple Tip

Unexpected Painting Project

Looking for an easy way to update your decor? Try painting your staircase, specifically the stair risers. This little change can reinvigorate your home without a lot of effort (or mess). Just tread lightly [...]

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December 15, 2011 at 11:00AM | Michelle Slatalla

Three French Hens, Two Turtledoves and … An Ugly Knitted Scarf

‘Tis the season for receiving handmade gifts you wish you never knew existed. Here is one reader’s situation: “One Christmas, my mother in law knitted me a scarf…. “It sounds mean, but I cannot [...]

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December 7, 2011 at 6:11PM | Simple Tip

Make Your Earbuds Tangle-Proof

In the spirit of keeping everything tangle-free today (see our new use of the day) comes this idea via Unplggd about how to keep your earbuds from getting tangled in your purse or gym [...]

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November 16, 2011 at 6:45PM | Simple Tip

DIY Drawing Table via Creating Clever

The LACK table from Ikea might be the most customizable piece of furniture out there today. Check out this smart idea from Creating Clever. This designer and blogger had paper cut to fit the [...]

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November 4, 2011 at 10:26AM | Brigitt Hauck

Homemade Holiday Gifts

On Saturday I was more than a bit surprised to see snow, and even though we’ve been working on our holiday content for quite some time, the holidays just seemed so far away. It [...]

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October 24, 2011 at 5:00PM | Simple Tip

Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Decorating

Pumpkin decorating is one of the best (if not messiest) parts of Halloween. But if scraping out soggy seeds, or wielding a carving knife isn’t your forte, try this trick for endless pumpkin decorating [...]

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October 10, 2011 at 12:26PM | Kristin Appenbrink

An Easy Way to Upgrade A Lamp

I don’t know about you, but I think lamps and reading chairs are two of the hardest things to buy for your home. But once you’ve found the perfect lamp (I’m partial to this Kathryn [...]

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