An easy way to put on a duvet cover, and other housekeeping tips worthy of going viral

Professional cleaners who have made it big on TikTok share their best advice and favorite products.

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She turned an unpermitted backyard studio into the ultimate WFH hideaway

A Craftsman-inspired home in Elysian Heights gets a whimsical expansion: A writing studio, with a hidden rooftop deck that offers views of downtown Los Angeles.

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Q&A: Tina and Stuart Nokes join Jura Koncius to talk about painting your home

Jura Koncius talks with Stuart and Tina Nokes of Five Star Painting about tips for painting your home.

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Q&A: Wayne Edelman on how to remove stains from furniture and carpets

Jura Koncius joins Wayne Edelman of Meurice Garment Care to discuss how to remove stains from furniture and carpets.

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Shopping experts share their best advice for saving on groceries

Learn to read prices, be leery of “sale” items and other ways to lower your grocery bill.

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Q&A: Caroline Carter talks about preparing to sell your home

Q&A: Caroline Carter joins Jura Koncius to talk about preparing to sell your home

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Q&A: Caroline Carter talks about preparing to sell your home

Q&A: Caroline Carter joins Jura Koncius to talk about preparing to sell your home

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DIY adorable Succulent planter

This is an extremely easy DIY of adorable succulent planters made with items bought only from dollar store. They are a cute addition to work table top, shelves , side table or even the nightstand.

You can see the full tutorial here. 

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‘There’s a lot more out at night’: a beginner’s guide to spotlighting

In lockdown there are few things more thrilling than traipsing into the dark looking for animals – in Australia, at least

I was about 10 when I first locked eyes with a sugar glider. I caught its eyes shining through the fog that our breath sent wisping across the torchlight. I remember it being tiny, soft and, true to its name, the sweetest thing I’d ever seen.

My father remembers that ranger-led walk up Black Mountain on a Canberra winter evening a little differently: “I don’t think we saw anything.”

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Garden Tour Day on Sunday

Hello everyone We have been busy working in our garden and  it is coming into it's peak for color. So  we decided to have an Open Garden on Sunday afternoon between 2 and 4 p.m July 25. I took these photos this afternoon after giving these beds a good weeding pruning etc. The daylillies are in bloom now along with the beginning of the the phlox show. along with many other

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Converting a suburban yard into a wildlife oasis, one plant at a time

A Northern Virginia couple used their pandemic shutdown time to overhaul their yard with an eye toward attracting birds, insects and more.

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20 Fall Mason Jar Crafts To Decorate Your Home

Fall and mason jars go together like your fingers and hot glue. Mason jars have to be one of the most popular items to recycled and re-use.

Often mason jar crafts imply that you need to use actual Mason jars, but the truth is you can use any jar, any sauce, baby food or pickle jar will also work for these DIY Fall crafts. The whole purpose of recycling is to use items that you already have and to prevent them from going into the bin. Of course, if you don’t have jars, maybe consider asking around to friends and family to see if they have any mason jars or glass jars that you can use for crafting.

Check out these recycled jar crafts on our Recycled Crafts blog

You could even repay their gifting of empty mason jars by making a little craft project out of one for them.

I have to say I am in love with fall and jars, it’s such a clear reminder of pickling food and storing up for the winter.

I think the very first jar craft I did, was for my 21st Birthday party. I spray painted the inside of jars with silver paint for a glass finish and filled them with either flower or maybe balloons, it has been a while now so I don’t quite remember. Now I have a stash of recycled glass jars with jute ribbon on for basically every occasion, cause jute goes with everything.

Make These Fall Mason Jars In Minutes from thecountrychiccottage.net

Mason Jar Craft For Fall With Free Printables from dearcreatives.com

Easy Fall Mason Jar Craft from masonjarcraftslove.com

DIY Pumpkin Mason Jars For Fall Décor from sustainmycrafthabit.com

Easy Fall Painted Mason Jars & Wild Flowers from danslelakehouse.com

Painted Pumpkin Mason Jars from itallstartedwithpaint.com

How To Use Pine Cones For A Unique Fall Mason Jar from pillarboxblue.com

DIY Burlap & Feather Wrapped Mason Jars from thehappyhousie.porch.com

Gold Painted Mason Jars With Spray Paint from momdot.com

Paint Pour Mason Jars For Fall from madincrafts.com

Fall Leaves And Burlap DIY Mason Jar Candles from gardentherapy.ca

Amber Mason Jar Fall Centerpiece from thepaintedhinge.com

Thanksgiving Mason Jars from thecountrychiccottage.net

DIY Lace Mason Jars from modpodgerocksblog.com

How To Paint A Buffalo Plaid Mason Jar from dododsondesigns.com

Easy Early Fall Centerpiece from stonegableblog.com

Sunflower Mason Jar Centerpieces from craftsbyamanda.com

8 Mason Jar Craft Ideas For Autumn from redcottagechronicles.com

Fall Mason Jar Family Craft from sarahtitus.com

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Looking for more Thanksgiving crafts? Check these out on our sister site Craftbits.com 

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Turkey — CraftBits.com

Thanksgiving Turkey Legs Decoration — CraftBits.com

Fall Pumpkin Candle Holder — CraftBits.com

Thanksgiving Craft: Indian Candy Corns — CraftBits.com

Paper Turkey Centerpiece — CraftBits.com

Paper Fall Leaves — CraftBits.com

Thanksgiving Handprint Turkey — CraftBits.com

Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey — CraftBits.com

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Upcycled Outdoor Table

I had an old outdoor table that had been left out in the elements. I used some scraps of wood from my scrap pile to give this table a makeover using the idea of a barn quilt. The scraps of wood are cut to size and put together like a puzzle to create this design. See the full tutorial here.

Looking for books on woodworking? Check these out.

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DIY African Wooden Suncatcher

This unique piece of garden decor or yard art was handmade using a slice of wood. I created an African bush scene to go on my resin, but any image or decal can be added. This can be made to go with the theme of your garden. If you love working with resin then you will love this DIY project.

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SCOTT'S ANTIQUE MARKET

Hey kids.....checking in to chat about what has been going on around here! First of all....newsflash.....Rose and I went to Scott's for the first time in quite a few months.  I always forget how fun it is and I did pick up a few things for a client so it was well worth the trip! Took a few pictures of some of my favorite things so for your enjoyment..... I picked this up for a client...

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How to make a faux clay Arch-shaped shelf

Make a pretty arch shelf with corrugated cardboard. This DIY clay shelf is very easy to make and doesn’t require any power tools.  Clay decor is trending right now and this faux clay or terracotta shelf is adorable.

Indeed all you will need to build the shelf is cardboard boxes, masking tape, glue, and paint.
The arch shape is a big decorative trend right now This shelf will be the perfect spot to display your favorite decorative item or collectible.
Read the step-by-step tutorial or watch the video to craft this cardboard shelf with me. Find out my easy trick to hang it on the wall without making holes.

Check out our own recipe for making fake clay pottery paint medium here.

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SHOWCASING A PRETTY HOME

I know women everywhere do this but y'all trying to work and take care of all the bills and house maintenance is killing me..... Plus you know how that goes.....you have to spend so much time setting up bill pay for everything and then for some reason it doesn't happen and you spend hours on the phone trying figure that crap out.   I have an alarm system that once a month for some reason the

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Lazy Summer Days

Hello everyone I  hope you are enjoying some lazy summer days. Summer always goes by so quickly it seems. I  enjoy lounging around  on a sunny summer day in my old vintage chaise with a good book and the scent of the roses blooming around me. The cushion for the chaise came from Homesense Somedays it is my favorite spot to relax with my book. Sitting on the dock by

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Easy Homemade Pottery: Make Your Own Stylish Decor Using Polymer and Air-Dry Clay

Creating amazing clay home décor doesn’t require a pottery studio. Following DIY pro-Francesca Stone’s easy, step-by-step techniques for working with air-dry and polymer clay, readers can craft contemporary accents for every room. These clays are affordable and easy to find, and only a few tools are required to create artisan quality home décor and gifts. This book covers everything readers need to know, including rolling and cutting the clay and adding creative patterns and textures. All final pieces can be air-dried or baked in a home oven. Featuring up-to-date, natural colors, these projects are deceptively easy and effortlessly chic.

Readers can personalize their home with useful, handmade items like coasters, candle holders and book ends, which make creative use of geometric patterns and shapes. It’s fun to get creative with home accents such as nesting dishes, floral platters, and even a mobile. With wall planters and hanging planters, readers can create unique homes for their many houseplants. This is the perfect primer to start making beautiful clay pieces at home, and get that handmade ceramic look without the expense and mess of studio pottery.

This book will have 40 projects, and 40 photos plus step-by-step images. You can purchase this book here.

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Colorful DIY Napkin Rings for Spring

Spring is finally here and we’re all preparing for the prospect of blooming flowers, and more sunny days! These DIY napkin rings, made from 100% cotton, are the perfect addition to a bright spring tablescape full of flowers and greenery. It’s a cheap and colorful way to liven up your interior for the season!

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Chef’s London home merges West African, Japanese and Scandi influences

Culinary expert brings multi-cultural vibe to her Brixton home and garden

Given that chef Carine Ottou moved from place to place so much as a teenager, then as a student and then also during her early working years, it’s no surprise that the idea of home has taken on a particular sense of importance for her. She grew up first in Cameroon, but then moved to France at the age of 14, where she finished school and started university. That was followed by time living and working in Ireland. So by the time Ottou and her husband Jacob, whom she met in Dublin, decided to settle in London they were both ready to put down some roots.

“Home is really important to me, not just for my own family but also for my cooking and my work as a chef,” says Ottou, who runs cooking classes and hosts a supper club at her home in Brixton. “Having moved around so much, ‘home’ became something that I really wanted to recreate with a place where we just feel at ease. It’s definitely influenced by my background and combines many different parts of it. But it was also really important that when people come to the house, they would feel welcome.”

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Chef’s London home merges West African, Japanese and Scandi influences

Culinary expert brings multi-cultural vibe to her Brixton home and garden

Given that chef Carine Ottou moved from place to place so much as a teenager, then as a student and then also during her early working years, it’s no surprise that the idea of home has taken on a particular sense of importance for her. She grew up first in Cameroon, but then moved to France at the age of 14, where she finished school and started university. That was followed by time living and working in Ireland. So by the time Ottou and her husband Jacob, whom she met in Dublin, decided to settle in London they were both ready to put down some roots.

“Home is really important to me, not just for my own family but also for my cooking and my work as a chef,” says Ottou, who runs cooking classes and hosts a supper club at her home in Brixton. “Having moved around so much, ‘home’ became something that I really wanted to recreate with a place where we just feel at ease. It’s definitely influenced by my background and combines many different parts of it. But it was also really important that when people come to the house, they would feel welcome.”

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A clean sheet: small changes around the house can make a big difference in lockdown

With so many Australians still disrupted by the pandemic, home improvement projects can restore a sense of control

I have grown tired of my one-bedroom apartment. It started last year, when we were first plunged into lockdown. As it turns out, a bedroom, bathroom and living area is a very small space to share with a partner 24/7.

The build-up to claustrophobia was gradual – at first, spending chunks of time at home surrounded by my things felt novel, comforting even. Then the familiar became overly familiar. So we bought new cushions, swapped our coffee table and organised the linen closet. Those stopgaps worked.

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Q&A: Leslie Adkins of Trex takes questions on decks

Jura Koncius and Leslie Adkins of Trex chat about decks.

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Justina Blakeney muses on the beauty of 'mixed magic' in 'Jungalow: Decorate Wild'

"We need to increase intercultural understanding and communication," says designer Justina Blakeney. "Art and design can be a bridge."

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The worst things you can do when shopping for plants, according to plant shop owners

So you're ready to go plant shopping in person. Here are some tips on being the kind of customer that everyone wants to see coming through the doors.

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The magical, mystical waterlily: A guide to varieties both hardy and tropical

A horticulturist shares his favorite varieties of these plants that thrive both underwater and above it.

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