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How to Make a Roman Shade
I recently made a Roman shade for my kitchen window and thought I would share how I did it. It was not the first one I made, but it was a vinyl clad window which required it to be mounted differently. The way the window was trimmed also made it a challenge. I didn’t find out until after I put it…
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IKEA Kitchen Makeover Stage Three
Kitchen renovations can be very expensive. My IKEA kitchen makeover is now approximately ninety per cent complete! It is definitely an exercise in patience, taking three years to get to this point, but I think I can live with it now until I’m ready to finish it. The lower cabinets are all installed, the dishwasher was moved and the water…
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Garage Makeover & Organization Tips
It was a long time coming, but I finally completed my garage clean out, declutter and makeover and I just love it… To begin: Assess the situation… If your garage is like mine, a repository for things in transition, it doesn’t take long for it to become a hot mess. Even the best made plans can go awry when you…
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Decorating for Seniors and Moving Mom
Decorating for seniors can be challenging to balance safety and personal style preferences. It can also be an emotional time for seniors with changes in their health and mobility, their routines and leaving friends behind. Moving Mom… This past month has been insanely busy for me. I have prepared my basement apartment for my elderly mother to come to live…
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How to Survive a Kitchen Renovation and Maintain Your Sanity
Kitchen renovations are hell, so to survive them you need to have a plan. Ideally, you would be able to move out while your home is turned upside down . Unfortunately, that isn’t always possible. There are things you can do to minimize the havoc on your life though. I have lived through a few kitchen renovations so I really…
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IKEA Kitchen Makeover Stages One and Two 2016-2017
When I bought my house in 2014, I knew I would have to do a makeover in stages. Like a lot of people, I couldn’t afford to do it all at once. Fortunately, this allowed me time to look into different options and I discovered IKEA Sektion cabinets.😊😍 It was an affordable, good quality option and cost less than inferior…
