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Sharing is caring! There’s something incredibly satisfying about making something useful with your own hands—especially when it looks good, can wear and tear, and doesn’t cost a fortune. That is exactly what you get together DIY Beach Bag Sewing Patterns…
Dacharly/Getty Images Sometimes, children prefer cardboard boxes for gifts. And despite the fluffy pet bedding you offer, cats will happily make an old box their home. But high-end decor? It seems like…
Make a festive patriotic bandana wreath to hang on your front door for the Fourth of July! This mala is quick and easy to make with red, white and blue bandana tied in a mala form. Why we love this…
Working from home no longer requires a dedicated office. Desks now appear inside bedrooms, libraries, dressing rooms, living areas and dining spaces where every square foot serves more than one purpose. Many of these workstations occupy space that already exists…
It probably hasn’t escaped your notice that coastal garden decor is everywhere right now, and Aldi’s new rattan planters nail the trend – they’re an easy garden upgrade to make your outdoor space more affordable. I call it, Coastal garden…
Don’t get me wrong, I love my Victorian house, but perfecting the layout in a long and narrow building is a challenge. I am finally in a position to add an extension to our kitchen and renovate our bedroom. And…
That said, for the colder months, the original is perfect for me. It supports me, keeps me comfortable and sleeps well through the night. Even after three months, it feels like a solid, reliable mattress that offers comfort and value,…
Marcel Gorska Gautier/Getty Images Have you ever wondered what would happen if you watered your plants at night? It seems like a good time to do it. The sun doesn’t shine, and…
Open floor plans eliminated many interior walls, but they also eliminated clear boundaries between living, dining, sleeping, and work areas. Designers are responding with a different approach. Instead of adding drywall, they’re using bookshelves, screens, slatted panels, modular storage systems,…
Amanda Jones is one of Ideal Home’s new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on sustainable living and decorating the home in ways that are good for the environment. Check out the rest of his articles here. As I write…
