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    Creative DIY Projects for Your Home

    I hate to spend money, and I love to design and create. So, of course, I am on a quest to decorate on a dime! I'm one of those people who sees something I want to buy for my home, and I think, "I'm not going to buy that. I can make it myself." Unfortunately, it's tough to get around to actually making things! My home is slowly getting decorated as I complete new projects. And when I do--I'll share them with you!  Check out my DIY projects for the home.

    Love this creative idea for small space living! She was tired of her kids fighting over keeping their room clean, so she created an extra bedroom. You'll never guess where she put it! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Small Space Living -- One Room, Two Functions

    No more wet clothes hanging all over the house! Tame the mess with this easy Ladder Laundry Drying Rack! {OneCreativeMommy.com} Step-by-step tutorial

    Make this easy ladder laundry drying rack!

    Food Storage -- Do You Need It? Why I store food and other essentials {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Why I Choose to Store Food

    The surprisingly simple way to turn any surface into a Lego table in minutes! {OneCreativeMommy.com} DIY Lego Table

    Turn any surface into a Lego table in minutes!

    Does your home feel tiny? Check out how to find hidden storage in your home!{OneCreativeMommy.com} Small Space Living Storage Ideas

    Organize Me #3: Finding Hidden Storage in the Family Room

    This java gel stain banister makeover is gorgeous! I have to try it. The video tutorial is so easy to follow. {OneCreativeMommy.com} #javagelstain #generalfinishesgelstiain #staircasemakeover #banistermakeover #tutorial #video

    Gorgeous Java Gel Stain Staircase Makeover

    Stunning Metal Locker Makeover with Spray Paint {OneCreativeMommy.com} Transform boring lockers into gorgeous shelving #lockermakeover #spraypaint #howtoremoverivets

    Stunning Metal Locker Makeover

    Update your kitchen in a flash with this simple kitchen fix {OneCreativeMommy.com} Why didn't I try this years ago?

    Update your home in a flash with this easy kitchen fix

    Make painting drawer knobs and handles a snap with this simple painting hack {OneCreativeMommy.com} What a time saver!

    You Won't Believe this Simple Painting Hack!

    7 simple ways to make your old home look new again! Refresh your home with these simple tips! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    7 Easy Tips to Refresh Your Home

    Getting new carpet? Before you buy, check out these money-saving tips so you won't break the bank! {OneCreativeMommy.com} How to Save Money on Carpet | Frugal Tips!

    How to Get New Carpet Without Breaking the Bank!

    I love how she turned an annoying bunk bed into a fun bunk bed fort for her daughter! I have to try this. {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Who knew that this annoying space could turn into such a fun bunk bed fort?

    One tutorial, two ingredients, and just three steps to never waste money on Foaming Hand Soap again! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    DIY Foaming Hand Soap

    You won't believe what I used to create this Wall Decor! {Frugal DIY Wall Art tutorial from OneCreativeMommy.com} #MakeItFunCrafts

    You won't believe how I made this DIY Wall Decor!

    Create this whimsical look for a little girl's room by blending mismatched thrifted furniture with paint. {OneCreativeMommy.com} Bedroom Decor Idea and Painting Tips

    The Secret to Blending Thrifted Furniture

    The garage is so much more organized with these new storage shelves! Love them! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Organize Me #5: Garage Makeover and Storage Shelves

    Dress Up Storage Ideas for Kids {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Dress Up Storage Ideas for Kids

    Shop more quickly with this printable and editable grocery list from OneCreativeMommy.com. No more backtracking to find items you missed because your list was unorganized! {It's editable, too!}

    Freebie Friday--Printable Grocery List

    Go from boring to fun with this easy slipcover tutorial. {OneCreativeMommy.com} Desk Chair Makeover #slipcover #tutorial #seweasy

    Desk Chair Makeover Reveal

    Build a Family Computer Desk on a Budget! {I made mine almost completely with second hand materials} OneCreativeMommy.com

    DIY Kids Computer Desk Station

    How to make brass hardware look like Oil-Rubbed Bronze! {Easy Tutorial on OneCreativeMommy.com}

    How to Make Brass Hardware Look Like Oil Rubbed Bronze!

    Create the easiest magnet boards ever with this Picture Frame to Magnet Board tutorial {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Picture Frame Magnet Board {Easiest Magnet Board Ever!}

    Take your shabby lamp post from drab to fab with this quick and easy Lamp Post Makeover {OneCreativeMommy.com} What a difference!

    Refresh your lamp post with this easy makeover

    Clean up the mess in your kids' beds with these DIY Forward-Facing Bookshelves {OneCreativeMommy.com} #bookshelvesforkids

    DIY Pocket/Front-Facing Book Shelves for Kids

    Let your kids fill the walls with inexpensive Crayon Wall Art! {Garage sale frame + a few boxes of crayons = fun!} OneCreativeMommy.com

    Crayon Wall Art

    Organize those messy drawers with dividers {tutorial to make your own at OneCreativeMommy.com} Dresser organization for kids

    Organizing Kids Drawers with Dividers

    unfinished drawer pedestals

    I'm so excited! Den makeover

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor {OneCreativeMommy.com} Fill vases and bowls with real Fall leaves for a quick and easy centerpiece or Fall mantel

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor

    DIY Storage Lockers for Kids -- No Mudroom? No problem! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Make your own storage lockers! {Perfect for kids}

    Painting Tips for Unfinished Furniture {Tips for Painting Bare Wood} OneCreativeMommy.com #paintingtips #furniture

    Painting Tips for Unfinished Furniture

    It is possible for kids to have too much of a good thing. Find out how getting rid of most of our toys made us a happier family! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    How Getting Rid of Toys Made Us a Happier Family!

    Organized Counter Before and After

    Organize Me #4: Laundry Room Counter

    Getting ready to give your furniture a makeover? Check out these tips to learn how to paint furniture like a pro! {OneCreativeMommy.com} Furniture Painting Tips {Dark paint to white}

    Learn how to paint furniture like a pro!

    painting the pedestals and drawer fronts

    A Big Stretch--Den flashback #2

    Pottery Barn Inspiration

    Den Flashback #3--Here's where I moan about paint colors!

    finished pedestals and door top

    Den Flashback #5: Drumroll, please!

    paint splatters on the finished drawers

    Den Flashback #4: Oops!

    loft bunk bed

    Bunk Bed Trouble -- To Do List!

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