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How to Organize Your Garage Like a Pro

Spring Cleaning: Start by Organizing Your Garage

Now that the cold dark season we call winter is coming to an end, we’re finally starting to see some hope in the form of blue skies and slightly less freezing temperatures. Ah, spring is right around the corner. Naturally, the garage is the messiest place in our house during the winter months. There’s sand, dirt and ice caking the garage floors and random things cluttering the sides of the garage because no ond wants to linger in the ice box of a garage to put things away. I think enough is enough, time organize the garage to bring order to this chaos.

Vision

My love language is organization. I love it when there’s a place for everything and day in and day out everything is in it’s place. The hard part is getting everybody else that I live with to be on the same page. When figuring out what we wanted to keep in the garage, we made a list. First, it needed to store daily usable tools like brooms, ladders and extension cords. Second, it needed bins for all the seasonal things that we are holding on to, for example baby clothes, Christmas lights, cold weather accessories and craft supplies. Third, we needed a deep freezer. With two fast growing boys in the family it’s nearly impossible to keep food stocked. Buying in bulk keeps the kids happy and leaves more time for mom and dad to be at home and not at the store. Lastly, the space needed to store all of our cleaning supplies. Our laundry room is small and lacks cabinets. When picking out an organization system it needed to be be easy to use, adjustable, functional and aesthetically appealing.

After heading to our local Home Depot store, they walked us through a few options and we found just the solution for our big project. Without wasting anytime, let me share with you what we went with and why it was the perfect solution to organize our garage.

Wall Organization

What really caught our attention with this Rubbermaid, 15-piece FastTrack Multi-Purpose Kit organization system is the flexibility that it creates. Apart from the discrete black rail, all of the attachment accessories come off with one simple lever. It also has the stability of locking the accessory in place to prevent moving or falling. This means we can hang up brooms and extension cords, and they won’t fall when we come to remove them from their proper storage.

Cabinet System

It’s every garage owner’s dream to have built-in style cabinets to create a space in the garage that looks clean, tidy and organized. Among many choices that are out there, we went with the Rubbermaid, FastTrack Garage Laminate 7- piece Cabinet Set with shelving set because it was aesthetically appealing, just like we wanted. It’s black and laminate for ease of cleaning, and it too has the FastTrack attachment option if you choose to not to hang the cabinets the traditional way (into the wall) to have flexibility to re-arrange the configuration of the storage units.

Totes

The HDX Tough Totes from Home Depot were the perfect solution for the “I don’t need it right now, but I don’t want to throw it away” problem. The bins range in many different sizes, but we went with the smaller option and decided to get more of them for a couple of reasons. Number one: smaller bins fit perfectly on the FastTrack shelves. Number two: smaller bins encourage you to make quicker decisions so you don’t hoard things. The bins are tough, just like their description reminds you, but even better the lid locks snug onto the bin and has loops to attach locks (or even zip ties) to keep unwanted visitors from getting into your storage. The lid makes for a perfect and sturdy stacking tower. Lastly, I cant stand having five different styles of bins in my garage, so having the same black and yellow bins makes the space look cohesive, like an accent wall. This makes the space look good. Real good.

Chest Freezer

We went with the Frigidaire 14.8 cu.ft. chest freezer to give us more space for when we buy meat in bulk. Our kids are forever hungry and the refrigerator that is in our kitchen is a small side-by-side door refrigerator that fills up really quick with just a few items. The 14.8 cu.ft. was the perfect size. We can now buy 1/2 a cow from the butcher, and even have room for chicken or even pork on the sides. The freezer has a large storage chest space and 2 smaller bins that sit on top of the railing for quick and easy access to things that you need to get in and out fast.

Cleaning Products

We used Clorox ProResults for cleaning the driveway of all the mildew that accumulated over the last couple of months. This kept us from needing to go get a pressure washer. This quick cleaner is safe on metal as well.

We use the Clorox, Fresh Scent and Citrus Blend Disinfecting Wipes to clean almost every surface. From the chest freezer to the mud room section in the garage where the germ-carrying kids get dressed. This super quick solution keeps the areas squeaky clean.

The cabinets and even our counter tops get a good cleaning with the Formula 409. It’s fast-acting, streak free and does not contain ammonia or bleach. The lemon scent also makes everything smell fresh and clean.

When we want our surface areas to have the perfect shine, this is our go to. Windex takes care of almost all of our surfaces.

The perfect all around cleaner that you can refill. Whether it’s small jobs with a mix solution in a spray bottle or a large bucket that you’ll be using to mop the epoxy garage floors. The ZEP, 32 oz. All-Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Concentrated will make up to 10 gallons of cleaning and de-greasing solution.

For all of the cleaning we’re actually doing, we don’t have designated cloth towels. Mostly because things get really messy and we don’t want to deal with what we find on the other side of the towel. This is where the HUGE Bounty, White Paper Towels 2-Ply (8 Huge Rolls) come in handy. They’re big, they’re tough, and they refuse to quit.

We’ve had trash cans that have cracked and that we’ve completely gave up on locking. Therefore having a tough can that will hold up to all of the home conditions, as well as cold and hot garage temps is a must. TheRubbermaid, Brute 32 Gal. Gray Round Vented Trash Can with Lid is reinforced in the base, so it’s ready to be dragged along the driveway as soon as spring cleaning is in full effect.

One of the reasons we went with this the Rubbermaid, Maximizer 24 in. Polypropylene Push Broom was its brush design. We have never seen something like this before. The side contours creates an opportunity to capture and push more debris like sawdust, leaves and grass. It cleans up more debris in less sweeps, which was what we really needed.

For the floors in the garage, we went with the Rust-oleum Epoxy Shield. We knew we wanted a modern color gray. The textured, black, white and blue flakes gave the floors a modern feel, while still being extremely durable.

Final Thoughts

From chaos to organization, The Home Depot had everything we needed to accomplish organize your garage. Thanks Home Depot for being our one stop shop for all of our spring cleaning needs.

Click here to shop the items you’ll need to get your all spring cleaning done like a pro at The Home Depot.

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How to Brighten Up a Room with a Fireplace Makeover

After Shelby Vanhoy of Pretty in the Pines bought a new home, she knew she wanted to redo the fireplace to match her style. By re-tiling the fireplace and adding shiplap above the mantle, Shelby was able to elongate the fireplace and make the entire room feel brighter.

Read on to see the steps Shelby took for this tile fireplace makeover!

How to Brighten Up a Room with a Tile Fireplace Makeover

When we first bought our house a few months ago, we knew one of the first things we wanted to do was a tile fireplace makeover! We weren’t big fans of the dark, black tile that not only surrounded the fireplace, but also the hearth, and I had always dreamed of having a bright white and marble fireplace with a farmhouse feel. We began brainstorming on how we wanted it to look and the project steadily grew in scope:

Replace black tile on fireplace wall and hearth with white and marble herringbone tile

Rebuild the hearth box and lay tile on the top only with a white wooden front

Rebuild the vertical columns to match the newly built hearth

Add shiplap going from the mantle up to the ceiling to elongate fireplace

Materials

When figuring out the exact tile fireplace makeover look that we wanted to create, we began listing out what we needed to get this project done. Here is what we ended up getting for our tile fireplace makeover:

Retiling

Crowbar

Rubber hammer

Pull Bar

Mortar

Grout – Cape Gray

(2) 5 x 3 ft. boards Hardie Board Cement Backer

(12) 1 x1 ft. white tiles sheet Herringbone tile

(8) 1 x 1 ft. Marble tiles sheet

7 in. Tile Wet Saw

~10 ft. of Floor Trim

Thin set mortar

Trowel

Grout Float

Tape Measure

Level

Hearth Box & Columns

(2) 4 ft. x 8 ft. sheets of ¼ in. Underlayment Plywood

Hardie Board Cement Backer

(5) 12-ft. strips Lattice Trim

Jigsaw

¾ in. Nails

Loctite

Hammer

Caulk

Behr – Ultra Pure White paint

Faux Shiplap Wall

¼ in. Underlayment Plywood

1 ¾ in. Nails

Table Saw

Base Moulding

Behr – Ultra White Paint

Step 1: Demo

The first thing we needed to do before the tile fireplace makeover was demo. This was probably the most fun, yet most nerve-racking part if you haven’t done it before. We did not want to damage any of the drywall around the mantle and columns, but you do have to be firm when prying off those pieces and the tile.

A crowbar and rubber hammer to dig out behind the columns and separate them from the wall. We decided to leave the mantle attached because it would not affect the demo and applying of the new tile.

Pro Tip: cut the caulk lines before trying to pry the columns and mantle away. You may even need to use a pull bar to help pry the columns and mantle.

Step 2: Remove the Tile

After removing the columns (and mantle, if necessary), it was time to get after the tile! Using the same method you used to pull the columns and mantle from the wall, use the crowbar and rubber hammer to separate the tile away from the mortar that was used to lay the tile. Once you get one up, the others are fairly easy to get under and separate from the surface to which they are adhered.

Be careful around the drywall, especially if the tile is mortared directly on top. We had a number of holes where the tile pulled off the drywall with it when it came off.

Carefully chisel away any remaining mortar so you are working with a clean and smooth surface for the new tile.

After the demo, you’ll want to clean up before moving on to the next step.

Discard the old tile and loose mortar pieces that broke off when removing. We just used a broom and vacuum to clean up the little pieces of drywall and mortar. Wipe down with a clean cloth before moving on.

Step 3: Lay the Base

After completing the demo, we began to work on the top where the tile would lay. We scored the Hardie Cement Board to the dimensions of the top of the hearth and applied the board using the thin-set mortar. Let the mortar dry for 24-36 hours before laying any tile.

When using the cement board, avoid creating a weak point by staggering the lines where the board meets. We did not have to worry about this as we only needed one large piece and one smaller piece.

You want to use the cement board instead of laying tile directly onto plywood because the cement board does not expand and contract as much as wood. This keeps the tile from being strained with those fluctuations.

Step 3: Build the Hearth

For us, the next step was to build the new hearth box. We knew we didn’t want a full tile hearth, so we had to build a new front and sides of the hearth using plywood and lattice trim. The hearth was built on a very stable plywood box and cement backer previously, so we cut and nailed in the new plywood to make the front and sides of the new hearth box.

Our hearth measured 70.5 in. x 18 in. x 10.5 in. We added lattice trim because we liked the look it provided as opposed to just the plywood. Then, we added shoe moulding at the bottom of the hearth as well. We used a jigsaw to cut the lattice into the right sizes and a table saw to cut the plywood. After the box was complete and sturdy, we closed up any gaps with white caulk.

Step 4: Prepare the vertical fireplace wall

While the mortar was drying on the hearth, we moved on to the vertical fireplace wall. Again, we used the Hardie cement board as a base to lay the tile. Then, we nailed the cement board into studs that lined the fireplace, lining up where the old tile used to be. We scored the cement board into 3 different pieces, one running horizontal and 2 vertical.

Step 5: Cut & prepare the tile

Measure the tile. Working with the herringbone tile was a little more difficult than laying squares or rectangles. We measured the spaces where they were going to lay, as the herringbone edges needed to line up and have consistent spacing.

We used a 7 in. wet saw for cutting the tile. For the hearth, we were able to use 6 ½ full tile sheets along with 6 ½ quarter sheets. To make the quarter sheets, we lined up where they would connect to full sheets and cut between the netting that was holding each tile together.

To make a polished look, we wanted the tile to be flat against any surface that it may come into contact. We trimmed the edges on some, and on others, we cut smaller triangular tiles that we would fit between any gaps. Once we had everything cut and laid out on the floor we began to lay the tile.

Step 6: Lay the tile

Lay the tile in small sections at a time. Scoop the mortar (we used pre-made mortar that came in a tub) and spread evenly to where one tile piece will be laid. Avoid spreading the mortar into larger areas as it may dry before you lay the tile. Firmly press tile into mortar.

Spread the mortar evenly across the cement backer, using the ribbed edge of the trowel to make indentions into the mortar. This helps with the tile sticking to the mortar. If working with herringbone tile, do not over-mortar as it will begin to rise between the spaces in the tiles. If this happens, use a rag to wipe away an excess.

For the vertical tile surrounding the actual fireplace, we began with individual tiles to make a border on the edge of the cement backer. We thought this would be a nice look and give us clean grout lines.

Once the all the tile has been laid, wipe down any excess with a clean cloth and let cure before adding grout. Wait 24-36 hours.

Step 7: Grout the tile

After the mortar has cured and is dry, begin to grout. We used Cape Gray as the color because it went well the white as well as the marble tile we were using. Mix the grout according to the box instructions, typically just adding the grout to water and mixing. We did not have a grout mixer, but a garden shovel did the job.

Once the grout is mixed, use a grout float to apply the grout at a 45° angle, ensuring you are spreading evenly between the herringbone tile. Then, once you are sure that it is spread evenly, wipe away excess using a 90° angle with the float. We tried to spread the grout with one end of the float and wipe away with the other end.

Let the grout dry for 10-15 minutes before taking a damp cloth or sponge and wiping the excess away. Wait an additional 2 hours before taking a cheesecloth or textured cloth to wipe the leftover film. Next, let the grout dry for 36-48 hours before standing or putting pressure on the tile.

Step 8: Work on the accents

Once the grout was finished curing, we moved on the columns and shiplap walls. We rebuilt the columns to make them more similar to the hearth. We used a base of plywood with foot moulding on the top and bottom. Then, we added the lattice trim down the sides for a coherent look. We used ¾ in. nails and Loctite to adhere all these pieces.

Once the pieces were dry and ready to be mounted, we used Loctite and nails to remount the columns under the mantle and along the vertical tile. We closed any gaps with caulk. Once the columns were securely in place, we used the same Behr – Ultra Pure White paint to match the hearth box.

Step 9: Add faux shiplap

This was the final step for us. The fireplace and hearth itself, was complete, but we wanted to tie the room together with something else. We chose to do faux shiplap as we had done this on a project previously.

We used a table saw to cut 5 ft. x 7.5 in. strips of underlayment plywood. When mounting the plywood, we used nickels to keep spacing consistent, and nailed the plywood into the studs along the drywall. We had to maneuver around a window, but we were able to cut the plywood as needed.

Once the shiplap boards were mounted, the last piece we needed was trim. We used ceiling trim at the top, and moulding trim along the sides. This tied together the trim that we used on the columns for a cohesive look. The last piece we did was painting, using the same Behr paint.

Final Reveal

Our originally dark fireplace resulted in a bright fresh and white more modern farmhouse looking fireplace and we are thrilled with it! We enjoyed giving this tile fireplace makeover and hope this tutorial was helpful! Replacing tile is a time-consuming process as there are a number of steps where you need to wait for adhesives to dry, but other aspects of the makeover helped us pass the time. Let us know what you think!

Shop tile backsplashes at The Home Depot. Check out other Fireplace Ideas on The Home Depot Blog to get inspiration for your tile fireplace makeover.

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15+ Clever Shelving Hacks

Every house needs shelving – to store things, display, decorate and keep us organized and tidy.  Take your shelving to all new levels with these clever shelving hacks – all of them totally DIYable for beginners and pros alike!

  Like the look of live edge wood but hate the price tag?  You can fake your own with this live-edge shelf hack.

Live Edge Hack for Hanging Shelves // Uncookie Cutter

  Those builder basic wire shelves can be a nuisance and an eyesore.  If you can’t take them out, cover them up – in style!

Wood Cover for Open Wire Shelves // Lemons, Lavender and Laundry

  Use Ikea brackets and this hack to create open shelving for any room in your house.

Open Shelving Ikea Hack // Lemon Thistle

  Need a little more pantry storage?  This is a great idea for keeping bins and jars in place on open pantry shelving.

Floating Pantry Shelf Hack // Ella Claire

  Use this hack to turn old drawers into cute wall shelves.

Drawers into Shelves // Diva of DIY

  Take an old door and give it new life in the corner of your room!

Old Door Turned Corner Shelf // Thoughts From Alice

  OR, cut a door in half to create this cute bookshelf.

Door Bookshelf // Better When Built

  Use wood crates to create a functional wall shelving unit.

Wood Crates into Shelving Unit // Salvage Sister and Mister

  Or stack wood crates into an attractive bookcase.

Easy Stacking Crate Shelf // Dream a Little Bigger

  Use this metal strip idea for hanging open shelves when you want them extra sturdy.

Metal Strip Hack for Open Shelves // Chatfield Court

  And here’s a useful hack for creating your own invisible bracket to hang floating shelves.

Floating Shelves with DIY Custom Bracket Hack // Fresh Crush

  If you like the look of bracket shelving, but can’t bear to put a bunch of holes in the wall, try this rental-approved bracket hack.

Rental-Approved Bracket Shelving Hack // Domicile 37

  Here’s a great hack for hanging shelving on the back of a cabinet door.

Cabinet Door Shelving Hack // Create and Babble

  Need a bookshelf but don’t have a lot of space?  Use narrow ledges like this!

Space Saver Book Shelf // Yellow Bliss Road

  Here’s a skinny shelf you can make that’ll fit in nearly any space – even small, narrow areas.

Small Space Skinny Shelf DIY // A Pair and A Spare

  Make use of wasted space by creating storage shelves UNDER basement stairs.

Basement Stairway Storage Shelf Hack // The Art of Doing Stuff

  Turn an Ikea Billy Bookcase into pantry shelving.

Billy Bookcase Turned Kitchen Pantry // Run to Radiance

  What’s your favorite shelving hack?

More great shelving ideas:

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The Simplest Trick to Hang a Gallery Wall

Krista is here again today with her latest project — an easy and simple trick to hang a gallery wall of frames. Using this simple hack (with something you probably already have around the house), she was able to hang an entire large gallery wall of 47 frames in just TWO HOURS with zero holes in the wall!

How to Plan and Hang a Gallery Wall of Framed Photos

When I built my home nearly four years ago I knew I wanted to do a gallery wall in my entry. Along the course of construction the size of that wall changed dramatically! The ceiling was supposed to be nine feet, but when the trusses came they were designed to match the second floor ceiling height. Taking my wall and almost doubling it! To say I was intimidated is an understatement.

This wall is no joke! 16 feet long and 13 feet tall! This needed to be a massive gallery wall. My two biggest issues?

Layout

Photo selection

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Planning a Gallery Wall & Choosing Frames

To address the layout I used Google Sketchup to play with balance and arrangement of photo sizes. (You could use any image editing/drawing program, or even graph paper!)

This was the original plan. I didn’t want perfect symmetry, but I wanted over all balance. I started with the center photo, and built around from there. Ambitious right?

Having a plan with the sizes of photos gave me direction for photo selection. Selecting the photos was probably the most enjoyable part of this project! Who doesn’t love looking at pictures of their babies? To be fair I made sure I had equal amounts of photos for each child. I didn’t want the kids to count (because you know they will!) and find that there were more photos of their siblings. That would be a great topic for a therapist someday!

In order for the wall to not be overwhelming I chose to print all the photos, with the exception of the largest center photo, in black and white.

Then I gathered all the frames I already owned, maybe begged a few from my mom, and purchased the rest.

What a delightful hodgepodge of frames! Trust me, I don’t plan on hanging them all in their various hues!

Enter spray paint! I laid them out in the garage placing smaller frames inside larger frames to utilize the over-spray. That helped use the paint more effectively.

  Next I cleaned all of the glass, and placed all of the photos in the frames. I set the frames out on my living room floor according to the layout I created, and adjusted the locations of the photos to account for the differing frame sizes.

A Simple Trick to Hang a Gallery Wall with LOTS of Frames

Now to the scary part! Hanging a gallery wall with 47 pictures! I made a very simple guide that really sped up the process.

I grabbed a scrap piece of 1×3, measured and marked the center. Then I marked one inch increments along both sides from the center.

The second time saver is of course Command Picture Hanging Strips! (and this is not sponsored, just a product we Remodelaholics love!) I recommend removing the support stands from the backs so that the frames sit flat against the wall, and that you pay attention to the weight limits on the Command Strips you are using.

I only used one strip on the majority of the frames I hung, so depending on the size of your frames, you’ll likely want a variety of small, medium, and large picture hanging strips. I placed them centered along the top of the frame, but be sure to follow the directions on the package based on your frame size and layout.

At this point I am sure  you have measured your wall a million times, I know I did! I wanted the colored photo to be the main attraction of the gallery wall so I placed it a little above eye level on the wall.

First I marked the center of the wall.

Then I marked where the bottom of the frame would be (5′). I also made a small mark on the bottom of the frame to help align the frame to the markings on the wall.

I lined up the frame, and with the assistance of my lovely daughter holding the level, I placed the first photo. This step is extremely important! Make sure it is level because the rest of the frames’ placements will be based off of this first frame! Press and hold the frame in place as directed on the package of picture hanging strips.

Next line up your guide with the center of the first frame.

Then with Command Strips in place, align the photo below so that it is centered, and press into place.

Continue around the first frame. I lightly marked the middle of the side of the frame on the wall (since the frame was slightly bigger than my scrap wood piece).

I placed the guide on my mark on the wall, and use the markings on the guide to space the two smaller frames equally from the center.

Then I used the guide to verify the spacing. Repeat for the other side.

Just a side note. You’ll notice that the bottom frame is larger than the top. I used the guide to place the bottom frame first. Then placed the guide to center the smaller frame above the lower frame.

I wanted the negative space around the center frame to be equal around the entire frame. So I placed the guide between the two frames on the wall already. If you have worked with lumber you know a 1×3 is really 3/4″ x 2 1/2″. That means the space between the frames is actually 2 1/2″. I lined up the guide so it was midway between two guide marks, and then placed the new frame right on the line 2 1/2″ from the already placed frame.  I placed another frame to the right, and repeated the placement above the center frame.

I then placed the remaining frames on the right side, and then the left in stages to make sure I maintained balance.

Here I added 2 11×14 frames

Then 4 8x10s above and below those frames.

Next I placed 1 8×10 and 2 5x7s in the upper corners

  I decided to keep the center of these “pinwheel” 5x7s equal even though the frames are different widths, and placed a 11×14 above each.

  Keep adding photos as your wall allows! Mine just kept going!

Here is the gallery wall in all it’s glory! With the guide board this project took about 2 hours to complete, and that includes attaching the Command Strips to the frames. In the end it was more symmetrical than I planned, but I love how it turned out! I just stand in my entry now and remember all of my babies!

  My entry is so much more inviting now! Surprisingly the wall seems much smaller now, which is a relief!

Be sure to pin this to save it for later and share with your friends!

Do you have a gallery wall in your home? How did you plan and hang your gallery of frames? 

Read more about gallery wall decor here:

tips for creating a modern balanced gallery wall

rainbow Instagram collage style frameless gallery wall

40+ free printables for gallery walls

create a kids’ art gallery wall

ideas for decorating with  gallery wall around a TV

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Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc 2018 North American Teams

March 2018 is approaching and four teams of women in the United States are getting ready to head to France and Morocco for the 28th Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc. More casually known in North America as “Gazelles”, the rally was started in 1990 as an adventure for all-female teams. As in stage rally, each team of two – a driver and a navigator – drive off-road from checkpoint to checkpoint over 6 legs in Morocco for a total of nine days of competition. GPS is not allowed – traditional navigational tools of a compass and maps are used, although all teams are tracked by the organizers via satellite. Unlike stage rally, the teams can choose their routes between checkpoints and the winning team isn’t the team with the fastest time, but the team that accumulates the most checkpoint check-ins with the least amount of kilometers traveled. All legs are 100% off-road –  there are no public transits between legs. No special license is needed, either – just a simple driver’s license for the vehicle the team chooses to drive.

Team members from North America gathered at MAMO in New York City ‘s SOHO February 20th to chat with media. First-timers Elana Sorre and teammate Martine Capalbo of Team Atomic will be competing in the 4×4 class in a “brand new” Jeep Rubicon. When asked if she’s done any previous competitions Sorre, a tv producer from New York, said “We’ve definitely done some off-roading and we’ve experience some of that, but not in any form of a competition. [RAG] is our virgin voyage, but we are so excited to do it. There are elements that we are nervous about but nothing that we are fearful about.” She added that they will most likely stick to Martine driving and herself navigating – while they can do both, they just think it’s a better idea that each stick to their jobs for the duration of the event.

Another rookie team, Jazmin Grimaldi and Kiera Chaplin will be competing as E-Gazelles, driving a Citroën E-MEHARI in the RAG electric vehicle category, which will be Jazmin’s first time driving an electric vehicle for this long of a duration. Grimaldi, an actress and singer from California, says that she and Chaplin plan on switching between driving and navigating duties. She’s competing in RAG for the eponymous Jazmin Fund, which is helping to rebuild a community hall in Naidi Village, Fiji after the town was devastated by the 2016 cyclone.

One of the more experienced teams heading to West Africa to tackle the desert is the newly minted Over-Hyphenated team of rally driver Keanna Erickson-Chang and co-driver Claudia Barbera-Pullen. Keanna and Claudia are veterans of U.S. rallies, having completed six together in 2017. Claudia has been co-driving for around ten years, while Keanna’s first rally was Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR) 2015. They have both earned their way to the podium at New England Forest Rally – most recently at NEFR 2017, Barbera-Pullen navigated her way to 1st place 2wd Production with driver Erik Potts (in a Subaru BRZ, in case you were curious). Talking to Keanna at the team’s launch party in NYC several weeks ago, Keanna said that she had done some training for RAG out in Moab, and that they both have a full competition schedule in the month before RAG; they will both leave for Morocco directly after finishing 100 Acre Wood Rally in Missouri March 16-17. They will be driving in the 4×4 class in a new Toyota Land Cruiser.

While women over 18 years both new to motorsports as well as experienced teams are all eligible to compete in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc, it’s not purely a vanity adventure. The core mission of RAG is the non-profit Coeur de Gazelles, bringing job training for women as well as medical care and education. The rally has ISO 14001:2004 certification – with an emphasis on eco-driving and not speed, RAG maintains low CO2 emissions. No waste is left in the rally’s wake, and recycled material from the event are used to build houses. To keep tabs on the 2018 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc, follow on Instagram or Twitter.

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Friday Favorites: Built-ins and Bookshelves

Can you believe it’s Friday, yet again? And the last Friday in February?! I love weekends but every Friday marks the fact that 2018 is flying by! But, lucky for us, Friday also marks the chance to get to share some of our favorite new finds this week in Friday Favorites and Remodelaholics Anonymous link up! We love seeing and sharing great ideas — so send them our way! If you have a blog, you can link up below, and if not, drop us a line here or message us on Facebook.

This week we have some bookshelves and built-ins… and a bit of a controversial opinion to wrap it up… we’d love to hear what you think!

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Favorite weekend project: Not every project has to involve a long remodel and knocking out walls — sometimes some small changes in one weekend can make a space so much better! Anika’s DIY Life spent a weekend updating the small bathroom in her new home, and the small updates add up to a big difference (and be sure to click over and check out the great new shelf she built, too!)

Favorite pantry: An organized pantry is my faaaavorite. I probably share a new favorite at least once a month, so check out how Noting Grace took hers from functional basic to farmhouse beautiful!

Favorite enlightening home decor solution: Skip the nightlight (and keep the outlet available) with these smart wall sockets with built-in LED lights, energy-efficient *and* easy to install.

Favorite kids bookshelf solution: There’s no such thing as too many books… only not enough bookshelves! That’s why we built our built-in bookshelves in our Texas house, and that’s why Abbotts at Home added this smart kid-friendly book storage shelf, so her kiddos can reach the books and they can stay tidier.

Favorite workspace: @household_no.6 put this space together for the kids, but I’d be happy to work here, too! (via Instagram) That extra long built-in desk is amazing!

Favorite new flooring update: Almost every home in my neighborhood has these ubiquitous beige-ish tiles, and almost everyone I talk to would love to have a new look for that basic tile. Well, Roxanne was giving this bathroom a makeover and found an easy and budget-friendly update: floor stickers! See the details over at The Honeycomb Home.

Favorite easy recycling idea: I love seeing “trash” get put to use (and don’t even get me started on how many of those home reno shows waste perfectly good cabinets for the sake of “demo day” footage!) and Dazzle While Frazzled made this cute fairy garden houses from recycled tin cans!

Favorite book nook: Remember, never too many books! I adore how Bless’er House updated an old armoire into a Narnia-style reading nook for her little girl. So magical!

Favorite rock-what-ya-got project: We shared a great double pull-out trash cabinet for garbage and recycling in last week’s Friday Favorites, but our reader Jeannette made her own by retrofitting her existing slimmer cabinets to make a built-in sliding trash can. “This is what I did. I had cabinets already there so only one garbage would fit. So I made side by sides. Recycle and garbage and the bags sit behind the can. Along with my extra dish soap ”

More from Jeannette: “We bought a 1920 house and have torn down lathe and plaster and walls to expand the kitchen since it was a 8×8? Space. So I added several more cabinets and I have plenty of space. These were cabinets that were already there. They had the roll out shelf in the middle like the one I am sending you. So I took off the doors, painted and took off the hinges. I moved the shelf rails down to the bottom and screwed them into place on the floor of the cabinet. The shelf I screwed into the cabinet door. I ended up getting another drawer rail from Lowes. I made a rectangle that was the same size as the bottom shelf perimeter. Screwed that to the cabinet door and added the rails to the sides. Then screwed the other part of the rail to the cabinet walls like there the shelf had been to begin with. And attached the now shelf to both rails. And now I have a pull out cabinet. I know you can buy the pieces or kit to make one like this, but it was more money and I am a penny pincher. I guess if someone wanted to do this, they could get a piece of plywood the size of the cabinet space and do the same concept.  I also got the garbages from Lowes for around 4.00 they were skinny enough”

Favorite hardware: Picking knobs and drawer pulls is always a task because there are so many pretty options! Two Feet First built these beautiful shaker drawers for their built-in closet organizer, and the knobs are just the perfect match.

Favorite controversial opinion: Yup, I said it — we’re wrapping up the features with some controversy…. some book controversy, inspired by the beautiful built-ins in this home built by McEwan Custom Homes and featured in our local home show. We love the visual look of turning books backwards, but we understand the opposition, too… what do you think about this trend?

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10+ Great Options for DIY Kitchen Countertops

When Justin and I first started our adventures as DIY homeowners, it didn’t seem like there were that many options for countertops especially great options that we could afford. So, of course, we started looking at DIY kitchen countertop options.

Okay, it wasn’t THIS long ago, but you get the picture, right?  (via) don’t you love the dancing vegetables wallpaper border?

Fast forward a few years, and thanks to the internet, there’s lots of information (and pictures!) out there about many more DIY countertop surfaces.  Not only that, but prices on natural and engineered stone have come down a bit, making them more affordable options for the average homeowner.  If putting most of a kitchen renovation budget into countertops isn’t your cup of tea, there are DIY options out there now with excellent online tutorials.  In a nutshell, there are lots of ways to get the look you want for the price you are willing to pay.

Take a look at some of the great DIY kitchen countertop options that are out there — and if you’ve DIYed countertops, we’d love to see photos! You can drop us a line here or message us on Facebook here.

DIY Kitchen Countertop Options

Fantastic idea for installing concrete counters over existing tile countertops | Design Stocker featured on Remodelaholic

  Make and install your own (faux) reclaimed wood countertops | The Ragged Wren featured on Remodelaholic

DIY stainless steel counters | The Home Project featured at Remodelaholic

Wood countertops made from solid wood doors | The Mustard Ceiling featured at Remodelaholic

  DIY skim-coat cement countertops | Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body featured on Remodelaholic (additional information here)

Faux painted marble countertops | Batchelor’s Way featured on Remodelaholic

  Chalk paint chalkboard countertops | Freckled Laundry

DIY copper countertops | Lillidale featured at Remodelaholic

Wood flooring turned into butcher block countertop | PJH Designs featured at Remodelaholic

Glossy painted laminate counters for a faux quartz look | Designing Dawn featured at Remodelaholic

Penny countertop | Domestic Imperfection

  Custom DIY poured dyed concrete counter | construction2style featured on Remodelaholic

faux granite spray painted kitchen countertops | Nest of Bliss featured on Remodelaholic

  Turning laminate counters into concrete counters | Kara Paslay Designs

Painted faux granite countertop makeover | Red Hen Home featured at Remodelaholic

Painted butcher block countertops | Becky’s Farmhouse (formerly Buckets of Burlap)

DIY concrete countertop tutorial | Imperfectly Polished featured at Remodelaholic

DIY reclaimed wood counters | Keeping It Cozy featured at Remodelaholic

How to install soapstone | This Old House

DIY marble tiled kitchen countertops over laminate | Zevy Joy featured on Remodelaholic

DIY zinc and rustic wood island counter | Russian River Schoolhouse (website no longer available)

Are new countertops in your future?  Would you try any of these DIY kitchen countertop versions?  Check out more gorgeous counter ideas on my Kitchens Pinterest Board.

And if you’re wondering “How durable are DIY countertops?” — we asked the same question of our favorite DIYers and shared their feedback in our DIY Countertop Review series.

  This post was originally published April 1, 2013; updated and republished February 21, 2018.

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Dueling DIY: First Wall Painted and Murphy Bed Progress!

Hey everyone! How ya doing? I feel like it’s been forever, but I know it’s only been about a week since I last gave you guys an update on the ol’ blog. My silence has been WELL-earned, as I’ve been putting 1000% of my efforts into creating a booth for Rust-Oleum at WorkbenchCon 2018 here in Atlanta, GA.

I. Am. So. Tired. But I’ll have more on that for you all later.

Since today is Wednesday and I’ve scheduled for my Dueling DIY update against Charlotte from At Charlotte’s House (as promised when I announced the challenge at the beginning of February in case ya missed it, which also, thanks to my tired muscles, feels about eight years and twelve splinters ago), I wanted to stop in and get you guys caught up in all things guest bedroom!

Just as a quick reminder, this Dueling DIY challenge is meant primarily to motivate both Charlotte and I to work on a room we know we’ll otherwise slack on unless we have some friendly competition. And as I’ve seen in Dueling DIY rooms past, the potential for someone to shame me publicly for watching TV instead of working on my DIY projects is very effective. I asked Charlotte to co-host for this room since she is also doing a spare room in her house, and here we all are. We’ll be updating each other and all of you bi-weekly, and including a monthly vlog/video of our progress on Youtube as well.

Despite the fact that my attentions have been placed largely elsewhere these last two weeks, I HAVE made progress on the room. Charlotte was probably hoping that I would have nothing to share because she knows I’m distracted. She even sent me a sneak peek at what I assume is a new light fixture she bought. She teased me about it on her IG stories, which expires every 24 hours, so I unfortunately don’t have her SMUG FACE to share below, so I used a different picture of her below instead. 

But as for me? My new ceiling fan was not only bought — it’s installed.

Before:

ugly boob light

Progress:

Is BOOYAH even a phrase people use anymore? Oh well… I’m sure if I had a few extra hours of sleep last night, I’d have come up with something more clever. Also, please excuse the less-than-thrilling lighting going on until I have a sec to shoot new pics (and honestly, until the other walls are painted, it’s not like it’s going to look all that “wow” until I start building the Murphy bed).

Speaking of the Murphy bed: the hardware should be on the way very soon! It should also be coming with a few more pieces of hardware, such as the cabinet door hinges, slides for the slide-out shelves I’m adding, and jigs to help me line up everything correctly. I’ll be learning how to install it all right along with you guys, basically, so let me know of the kind of details you’re really curious about as we go, and I’ll be sure to include them in those posts.

But THAT’S NOT ALL. I got a total of one wall painted. Ha!

I painted the wall on the left (where the window is) the same color that I will be painting the eventual built-in cabinetry that will house the Murphy bed. I want to keep it all kinda seamless on that half of the space, since the other half of the room will be a soothing, sagey dark green. I full expect to have green walls in that room within the next week, post nap-and-post-splinter removal.

Also: I have a new DIY project on the way for you guys! This little guy may look kinda ordinary as a simple curtain rod, but I added in a dowel rod to hold hanging plants! If it all goes the way I’m seeing it in my head, these hanging plants will grow long and lush against both sides of the window (thanks to the bright-but-filtered light that the sheer curtains will eventually add).

So, that — short and sweet — is the first start to a lot of progress that will be unfolding in this guest space. The rest of this week, I’ll be at WorkbenchCon with lots of other bloggers and Youtubers to soak up their knowledge and generally just have some fun (when you have friends that you’ve only really known online for a while, it’s fun to meet in person to actually say hi). Charlotte will even be there too, so I’ll keep you posted if we have any kind of showdown worth sharing. ;)

What have you been working on? Is anyone else redoing their guest room? Please feel free to share a link to your update if you are participating in the Dueling DIY challenge and would like to post about your guest room’s progress! Oh! And head over to Charlotte’s blog to see what her room is looking like.

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You Are Loved: Colorful Inspirational Printable Set of Kids Affirmations

Parenting is hard. There’s no ifs ands or buts about it — it’s not easy to help littles grow up to be kind and helpful not-so-littles! As my kids keep growing and getting more involved with school and friends, we’re inevitably dealing with some of the small drama that comes along with it and helping each of my children learn and understand that they are amazing as they are, and that they have special gifts and skills that they bring to every situation and that they can make a positive difference in the world. So the inspirational printable set we have for you today is perfect for decorating a child’s room or bathroom with the reminders that you are loved, you are wonderful, and you are lovely!

While the vibrant colors make me immediately think of how much my girls would love these prints, I’m sure the boys and older tweens can always use a reminder and a confidence boost in the morning as well. For that matter, *I* could use an extra positive affirmation in the morning and before bed, too!

In addition to decorating a bedroom, bathroom, or study area, these inspirational prints would also be perfect for hanging in a locker for a reminder throughout the day. We also have this set of inspirational printables that come in a wallet size for on-the-go cheering up, too!

Download the free printable set below and print one, or print them all and hang them as a set down the hallway or along a wall — just like all of our free printable art collection, the possibilities are unlimited! These inspirational prints would pair nicely with our large feather printables (in any, or all, of the colors!) or this family values subway art printable, too.

Click here to get this free printable set

We’d love to see photos of how you use this or any of our printables in your home! Tag #imaremodelaholic on Instagram or send us a message here.

How do you help your kiddos to gain confidence and understand that they are loved? I’d love to hear your ideas!

More easy printable art for your home:

bright and cheery bathroom art printable set

inspirational wildflower quote printable

set of 4 hand-drawn feather printables

10 holiday watercolor printables

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Real Life Rooms: Garage Door Curb Appeal Dilemma

Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I’m back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your space. This month we’re talking garage door curb appeal — if you’ve missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here.

If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen several of the reader questions that are submitted every month. Well each month here on Remodelaholic, I choose one reader submitted photo to offer my two cents on, and I create a Photoshop mock up of what I would do if I were in your shoes! (Pssssst— you can submit your reader questions by messaging Remodelaholic on Facebook! Be sure to include a good quality photo!)

First though, my standard disclaimer: While I can recommend ideas that I think look nice, I have never seen this house in real life and don’t have accurate measurements. I am also not an architect or landscaper and do not know the planting recommendations for your area- I just like to make things look nice. I can’t guarantee that any of the items I put in my ‘virtual’ design will actually work in real life (or that they’ll fit your design style for that matter), and this is not intended to be a professional design consultation. So think of this as a just-for-fun rendering that hopefully gets your wheels turning and provides some inspiration!

On to the fun!

READER QUESTION from Kim – We have been having a great debate whether to paint our house the same color or choose completely different colors. I am looking to add more curb appeal and do not know how. Thanks!

This home is already adorable, but I love experimenting with different options, and the style of this home was one I knew many people could relate to. Particularly, how to handle the large garage doors in the front of the house. Currently the white of the garages is really jumping out, because they look a tad brighter than the siding, while the pretty peaks, which should stand out, are fading into the roof because of the similar colors. Before I jumped into my mockup, I decided to look around for some similar style homes to inspire me. Here’s what I found:

Ideas for Porch Curb Appeal

Can you see a theme going on here? I was really drawn to homes that tied the garage door color into the rest of the house, but still allowed the garage doors to be an aesthetic feature. Sufficiently inspired, here is what I came up with for Kim’s home:

Garage Door Curb Appeal

Contrast in Color

As I mentioned above, with the current color scheme, the garage doors were really standing out to me, but not in the best way. The slightly whiter color made the rest of the house look a little dirty by comparison. A good rule of thumb is to make sure your color differentiation looks intentional. If there’s not enough contrast to tell that it was intentional, it almost always looks like a mistake. Instead of white, I transformed the doors with a deep gray paint, matching them to the peaks of the house, to create a unified look. Now they’re dramatic, which is great, since they take up so much visual space on the house, but they’re not glaring.

We matched these exterior colors (thanks to these paint color apps) to some similar paint colors to give you an idea of where to start at the paint store to recreate this look — as always, make sure to test the paint colors for your situation since this is a virtual makeover and colors often look different in natural lighting.

White Exterior Trim: Ultra Pure White, Behr or White City, Behr (tips for choosing the perfect white paint color here)

Turquoise Door: Cooled Blue, Sherwin-Williams or Maxi Teal, Sherwin-Williams

Light Gray Siding: Stormy Gray, Behr

Deep Gray Siding and Garage Doors: Onyx Black, Glidden

Define the Space

Similarly, the lack of real contrast in the peaks, trim, and roof colors was making the whole top of the house blend together, taking away a lot of the charming craftsman style details of this home. To fix this issue, I went dark with the peaks, but trimmed everything out in white to break up the roof from the siding. This adds a ton of contrast and makes the house look much larger than it did before, since the eye is drawn up to the highest points now. I also added some detail with craftsman style corbels on the peaks, to bring a bit more interest to the area, and emphasize the style the home is already rocking. For the remainder of the siding, I chose a neutral gray color that is on the lighter side, but still provides enough contrast with the white to look intentional (see above). It lets the more dramatic dark gray stand out without competition, but still adds a rich, warm tone to the overall color palette.

Warm up the Welcome

The last color update I made was to the front door. Currently, the cream door is blending into the cream siding, and hidden behind a cream railing. Adding a fun pop of color really makes the entrance stand out, which in turn makes the home feel more welcoming to guests.

As a side note, since Kim just asked for color recommendations to up the curb appeal, I didn’t venture into structural changes with this mockup, but I do think swapping out the metal railing for a beefy craftsman style column on the front porch would be another way to add some style and visual weight to the home. Plus it would look great with the other craftsman details that are already there!

So what do you think? What would you do if this were your home?

As always, thank you to Cassity and the Remodelaholic team for having me back each month. If you like this post, and have a design dilemma you’d like me to mock up some ideas for, you can ask your questions by sending Remodelaholic a message over on Facebook, or checkout my mockup design services over on my site adaesthetic.com. And be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram and say hello! Have a great day, friends!

-Dawn

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Build a Mini Mason Jar Spice Rack

Hey all!  Corey here from Sawdust 2 Stitches.   I am back with another quick and easy build plan that will help organize and simplify your life! Well, it may not change your ENTIRE life, but it will make your life in the kitchen a little less painful.  ( I really would rather clean than cook any day of the week.)  I digress,  this mini mason jar spice rack is a cute, easy must have for the baker… or non-baker in your life!  So let’s get started.

How to Build a Mini Mason Jar Spice Rack

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  Tools Suggested:

Miter Saw

Table Saw

Nail Gun

Sander

Supplies Used:

1 x 3 Pine Board

1/4″ Paneling

16 gauge 2″ nails

wood glue

Mini Mason Jars x 15 (also available here)

Step 1. Cut Boards

I began by cutting and preparing all my boards before I build.  I used a single 1×3 pine board, and a piece of 1/4″ paneling.  You can use any paneling of your choice. I opted for a wood veneer/plywood.

1×3 Pine Board

(x2) @ 15 ¾”

(x4) @ 11”

Back Paneling

12 ½” x 15 ¾”

Step 2. Attach Shelves

Attach all four horizontal boards to one of the side vertical boards.  Follow diagram below for spacing. Before attaching boards I like to pencil in the measurements and mark them identically on both vertical boards so that the shelves (horizontal boards) are level. Once you have the boards marked, the boards can be attached. I suggest applying a small amount of wood glue before placing the shelf in its position. I then reinforced with 2” 16 gauge nails.

* This will strengthen the shelf and also hold the boards securely in place while the glue cures. If you prefer you can use wood glue and clamp overnight.

Step 3.  Complete Frame

Once the shelves are attached to the first vertical board you can complete the frame by attaching the remaining vertical board. Apply a small amount of wood glue to the ends of the shelves.  Then place the remaining board in place. Make sure you line up the shelves with the marks you established in “Step 1.”  Once in place, reinforce with 2” 16 gauge finish nails.

Step 4. Add Paneling Backing

Once the shelves are attached to the first vertical board you can complete the frame by attaching the remaining vertical board. Apply a small amount of wood glue to the ends of the shelves.  Then place the remaining board in place. Make sure you line up the shelves with the marks you established in “Step 1.”  Once in place, reinforce with 2” 16 gauge finish nails.

Step 5. Add Finish (If desired.)

I decided I really liked the look of the natural wood so I kept it. (Just apply a coat of poly to seal it.)  However if you would like to paint, and/or stain it, now is the time to do it!

Step 6.  Add Mini Mason Jars

I found these ADORABLE mini Mason Jars at my local Target, I have also seen them at Hobby Lobby as well.  You can load them up with any number of things! In my case I decided to use them as a spice rack!  Just wash them thoroughly and add your favorite spices.

When labeling you have a couple options, I found a couple of different stickers that would work, or you can write in these free printable chalkboard pantry labels found here on Remodelaholic.  It all depends on the look you are going for!  Get creative, mix it up, and make it your own!

  That’s all there is to it! As my kids would say, “Easy Peasy in the Weazy”. Not exactly sure WHAT that means, but from the context my 6 year old uses it, I think I totally  nailed it.

Looking for more ideas for organizing your kitchen here is another Spice Rack I love, and a cute Baked Good Travel Box!  I’ve got full build plans for both!

    More easy spice rack tutorials:

build an in-cupboard tiered 2×4 spice rack for just $3 (or less)

build a slim space-saving spice cabinet

build a narrow shelf for organizing spices or essential oils

build a custom spice rack

printable chalkboard pantry labels

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20 Incredible DIY Shelving Units

Stand-alone shelving units are versatile pieces.  They offer both form and function to the design in any room – providing much needed storage and display opportunities.  Building your own shelving unit is a great way to ensure that it matches the style of your space – be it industrial, farmhouse, modern or anything else.  You can also guarantee that it fits all of your specific needs – does it have to be portable?  Use casters!  Store lots of small toys?  Cubbies or buckets!  Fit into a tight spot?  Get the right dimensions!  When it comes to shelving units, you don’t need to buy something from the showroom to get it right.  You can make it yourself, and make it totally YOU.  Here are just a few examples of DIY shelving units that we love.

20 Incredible DIY Shelving Units

In this post:

Page 1 // Page 2

These incredible wood and metal shelving units were inspired by Restoration Hardware furniture pieces.  The building plans and tutorial are very detailed as well.

Industrial Metal Shelves // AKA Design

  This super cute wooden rolling unit was based on a vintage metal shelf.  The inspiration piece was nice, but the DIY version is even better!

Replica Vintage Shelving Unit on Casters // Jaime Costiglio

  This shelf is great for storing lots of different sized items – just as you would in a pantry.  Plus, they roll out of the way when needed.

Rolling Metal Pantry Shelves // AKA Design

  A rolling bookcase is great with an area that pulls double duty.  Keep it out when you’re using the items, roll it out of the way when you need more space , pull it into the next room for easy sharing!

Faux Bois Rolling Bookcase // 4 Men 1 Lady

  Slat-wood shelving is popular in many spaces – like closets and basements – but it can add some nordic charm when put in an open area like a playroom or bedroom!

Swedish Style Open Slat Shelving // Ana White

  This Scandi-style shelf is simple, clean and just looks plain neat.

Scandinavian-Style Dowel Shelf // Sinnen Rausch

  You can create a vintage look with this tutorial for an old-school A-frame ladder shelf.

A-Frame Ladder Shelf // Vintage Revivals

  All you need is one board and you can create a chic and modern leaning shelving unit.

One Sheet Plywood Leaning Shelf // Remodelaholic

  Or make this leaning ladder wall unit for a more traditional look.

Leaning Ladder Wall Unit // Ana White

  Make your own bookcase with adjustable shelves!  This unit would be handy for any room with changing needs – like an office or playroom.

Adjustable Shelf Bookcase // Remodelaholic

  Next up, 10 MORE Incredible DIY Shelving Units –>

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Check out these Plywood Shelving Projects, too!

 More great DIY ideas:

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Friday Favorites: Letter Board Tips and Navy Sofa

[pintit]Hello there! Welcome to another week of Friday Favorites and Remodelaholics Anonymous! We love seeing and sharing great ideas — so send them our way! If you have a blog, you can link up below, and if not, drop us a line here or message us on Facebook.

This week we have a couple of late Valentine’s inspired ideas, like a cute letter board with hearts. But that isn’t all! That letter board comes with some tips! Then fall in love with a navy sofa, terra cotta pots and bathroom tile. Let’s take a look and don’t forget to share your ideas with us!

Favorite Way to Dress up a Terra Cotta Pot: Repurpose and Upcycle really added a beautiful touch to these terra cotta pots. They now look nice and aged. I love when you can take something brand new and give it an old/vintage look to match your style.

Favorite Letter Board Tip: A Sprinkle of Joy is so smart with this adorable letter board. I love the hearts she added, but check out her letter board tips too! So smart!

Favorite Table Lamp: North Country Nest has a knack for making just about anything look so gorgeous. I need this table lamp in my living room. I love the color and style. I can just see myself curling up with a good book next to this lamp.

Favorite way to Decorate around a Doorway: Uncookie Cutter created this amazing shelving unit to decorate around an open doorway. It adds storage around and above and looks like a simple build!

Favorite Valentine Pallet Sign: This lovely look is for Valentine’s, but I think it could be used year round. From Playdates to Parties was so smart to add hearts to the pallet sign and even add the texture on the wall to tie this decor together.

Favorite Bathroom Tile: I love this tile pattern. Just about like a mermaid! Learn how to get this tile look with our tutorial and use it on floors, shower walls, backsplashes and more!

Favorite Sofa: I’m trying not to droll over this sofa. It is so so so pretty. I love the rich color and metallic buttons. Plus, this room has so many different fun styles merged into one in this living room.

Favorite Cabinet Upgrade: This slide-out garbage can cupboard features both a trash bin AND a recycling bin, plus a convenient place for paper towels (or some have suggested putting the trash bags there, too). By Schrock Cabinetry.

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15+ DIY Built-In Shelving Ideas

Putting up built-in shelving in your home can add a ton of value and aestheticism.  It can also be a daunting task to undertake.  DIY seems overwhelming, but having it built for you seems like a budget-buster.  The truth is, it doesn’t have to be either!  You can do some amazing things with DIY built-ins that will give you character, storage, visual interest AND you don’t have to worry about your wallet either.

Whether you’ve got a small space you want to maximize, a huge wall you don’t know what to do with, an awkward niche or a TV or fireplace wall you want to transform, don’t be afraid to tackle the DIY built-in shelving of your dreams!  Here are some DIY built-in shelving ideas to get you started.

25 DIY Built-In Shelving Ideas for Your Home

Update a brick fireplace with gorgeous built-ins!

Fireplace Remodel with Built-in Bookcase // Beautiful Mess on Remodelaholic

Go all out with this large wall of built-in shelving made from scratch!

DIY Built-in Wall Unit Shelving from Scratch // Lemon Thistle

Make use of a narrow hall by installing built-in mudroom shelving.

Extra Narrow Built-In Mudroom Shelving // The Creativity Exchange

Turn a closet or entertainment center nook into a functional built-in media console with this IKEA hack!

RAST Built-in Media Center // Ellis and Page on Remodelaholic

If you’ve got an awkward opening or niche somewhere use this great idea to create some separation while still maintaining an open feel.

Awkward Opening Built-Ins on the Cheap // Vintage Revivals

A built-in closet adds so much storage! Can you believe this started with some basic IKEA furniture?

DIY Built-In Closet // Remodelaholic

Add some storage to the kitchen – and who doesn’t need more storage in the kitchen?

Over-Cabinet Built-In Shelving // Bright Green Door

Add IKEA shelves to a dated TV nook for an affordable and easy built-in shelf and desk.

IKEA Bookcase to Built-In Desk // Domestically Speaking on Remodelaholic

Turn wasted space into a tidy, functional built-in nook with floating shelves.  This is especially handy for the bathroom or hallway!

Floating Shelf Nook Built-In // Love Create Celebrate

Looking for ways to do several walls of built-ins on a budget?  Here’s the scoop on an office area full of inexpensive ideas.

Budget-Friendly Built-Ins // The Creativity Exchange

Add an easy bit of built-in storage to your entryway drop zone with a floating built-in table.

DIY Built-In Entryway Table with Board and Batten // Lehman Lane on Remodelaholic

Starting with a few stock cabinets and creating some chunky bookcases, you can transform your walls into a great bookcase area with built-in lighting as well!

Bookcase Wall with Lighting // Addicted 2 Decorating

This quaint corner bookshelf is perfect for small spaces and for utilizing as much area in a room as you can!

Built-In Corner Bookshelf // Remodelaholic (and click here to read how to install regular built-in bookshelves, too)

Built-in cabinets add so much storage to a playroom!

Playroom Built-in Storage Cabinets // Delightfully Noted on Remodelaholic

You can turn an inexpensive Ikea unit into a built-in with a few tweaks.

Billy Bookcase turned Built-in Unit // Run to Radiance

Ikea comes to the rescue again!  Here’s an awkward space for a built-in that turned out to be the perfect spot!  If you’ve got built-in dreams and some architectural elements standing in your way, check out this post.

Ikea Besta Living Room Built-In // A Kailo Chic Life

Add some amazing bookshelves PLUS hidden TV storage with this custom DIY built-in!

Built-In Fireplace Surround and Hidden TV Nook // Our Home Notebook on Remodelaholic

Make a truly cozy spot, one that’s perfect for your personal needs, with customized built-ins – and do it with an Ikea budget.

Reading Nook Built-In Bookshelves from Ikea // Bright Green Door

Get a high-end look with just a fraction of the cost by using – you guessed it – Ikea bookshelves.  You can create a whole media wall with extra built-in storage.

Pottery Barn Inspired Built-Ins from Ikea // Remodelaholic

This cute mudroom went from highly dysfunctional to amazing with some recycled cupboards!

Cabinet Shelves from Recycled Cupboards // Just Call Me Homegirl

Built-ins aren’t just for living rooms and family rooms — you can add so much storage to your laundry room, too!

Built-in Laundry Unit + Shelving // CK and Nate on Remodelaholic

A super basic build will give you this great desk and shelves – and you can use a little molding to make it really pop.

Built-In Desk and Shelves // AKA Design

Or you can start with kitchen cabinets and build a double built-in desk, too!

Wall-to-Wall Built-In Desk and Shelves // Home is Where My Heart Is on Remodelaholic

Make your fireplace a true focal point by adding closed and open storage.

Fireplace Built-Ins // Decor and the Dog

Or give your fireplace an entire makeover with built-ins to boot.

Complete Fireplace Makeover with Built-Ins // Remodelaholic

Where would you add built-ins in your home?

More great built-in ideas:

  DIY Built-In Ideas on a Budget

Built-ins Around an Off-Center Fireplace

How to Build a Cozy Built-In Bed Nook

25 Amazing Built-in Beds

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Mix and Match Patio Furniture to Create Your Perfect Set

  Maybe your patio furniture needs a complete overhaul. Or, maybe it just needs a little tweaking. When you have the freedom to mix and match patio furniture, you can take what you love and leave what you don’t. Check out how you can create this outdoor oasis with mix and match patio furniture and tropical accents.

Mix and Match Patio Furniture to Create This Outdoor Oasis

The freedom to choose between different options of patio furniture not only allows you to custom create your own outdoor space and fit your style, but also to fit the amount of space you have. So no matter if you’re looking for a small setup for two on a balcony or a large dining table and chairs to accommodate the whole family and entertain friends, you can easily create a one-of-a-kind outdoor retreat. And with everything located under one convenient roof at The Home Depot, you can easily pick up decor and accessories to complete the look.

Add in Tropical Accents

Add string lights and lanterns to enhance the mood with lighting and keep the fun going long after the sun goes down.

And don’t forget tropical pillows to make your outdoor space feel like a true oasis no matter where you live.

Let your new outdoor sanctuary become an extension of your interior by adding a stylish outdoor rug.

Try adding in flowers and tropical plants, like ferns and palms, to tie the look together.

All mix and match patio furniture options are available in-store and online at The Home Depot. Free delivery is available for over 8,000 patio items that can be shipped to your home or picked up in-store. Check out other Patio Ideas on The Home Depot Blog. Follow along on our 2018 Patio Style Challenge to get more outdoor living ideas. Find more inspiration for your patio on our Outdoor Living Pinterest board. 

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Modern Farmhouse Living Room for Just $1200!

Hi Friends! This is Kristin from Postbox Designs, Interior E-Design and I’m back this month with another exclusive Mood Board just for you Remodelaholic readers! When working with my own clients I deal with a huge range of budgets from low to high, but one thing all of my clients want: a Living Room that is beautiful, functional, and comfortable. No one wants a room that looks pretty but isn’t condusive to real life. So today I’m going to share with you a Modern Farmhouse Living Room Mood Board that is not only beautiful, functional, and comfortable, but hold onto your hats people….it is only $1200 for a complete room. Everything you see on this Mood Board (and I’m including multiples of some of these items to create an actual functional Living Room design) you can get for just over a thousand dollars.

A Modern Farmhouse Living Room For Just $1200

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Want to find out how? I’m sharing my best budget friendly designer finds and sources to create a Modern Farmhouse Living Room you can have ordered by the end of the day!

I’ll share where you can find these budget friendly gems, but first let’s check out some eye candy.

Choosing the Right Budget Friendly Farmhouse Living Room Pieces

Sofa: I have three kids myself so I need a sofa that is going to work for those beloved movie nights-something that is comfortable, snuggly…but also durable and easy to clean. I actually own this sofa (in the sectional version) found on the Mood Board and I have found it to be all of the above! The light tan is bright and airy, and best yet is slipcovered so you can take it off and wash. It has held up beautifully and is oh, so comfortable. And best yet-you can buy the sofa AND slipcover for under $400. I would highly suggest picking up a second cover.

Farmhouse Throw Pillows: This whole Farmhouse Living Room Mood Board has a light and airy feel to it-the dusty blue striped pillows, the light gray hex pillows, and that charming tassel pillow bring so much texture and pattern to the room. Everything is fairly neutral and the patterns lean towards a Modern Farmhouse look. I actually own these blue striped pillows and I will tell you they are worth every penny-beautifully made and looks much more high end than their $30ish price tag.

If you want a more rustic Farmhouse look, try a similar look to the Living Room by Twelve on Main:

Twelve on Main

Rustic Coffee Table: The beauty of a rustic coffee table is it is already broken in! I love using rustic, slightly beat up pieces because any abuse you might give it, just adds to it’s beauty. And it blows my mind you can grab this Mood Board’s table for under $50.

Modern Farmhouse Décor on a budget: When you are working on a tight budget for your Farmhouse Living Room, I love to hit up places like HomeGoods, Wayfair, and Target. Look for matte black pieces, glass vases (like the $20 Target vase on the Mood Board), and light colors such as whites, grays, ivories, and creams.

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Budget Friendly Art: My #1 Source for budget friendly arwork is always, always Etsy. I love the immediate gratification Instant Download prints. You can grab beautiful, custom, unique artwork for just a few dollars. This “Gather” print is under $6! Print yourself and frame in an inexpensive frame.

The “Perfect” Rug: Okay, I know nothing is perfect, but this chunky jute rug from the Mood Board is pretty gosh darn close. Natural fibers like jute or sisal work perfectly in a Modern Farmhouse Living Room. But best yet, they are durable, hide a myriad of stains, and dirt, and are surprisingly comfortable. While I rarely select the same items for multiple clients, this is one of the few pieces I have used again again…I even have it in my own home. And for $160, you won’t cry if someone spills their grape juice on it. I’ve had mine for over two years and my three children and beast of a dog have yet to destroy it! A small miracle.

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So, you want a Modern Farmhouse Living Room for just $1200?

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You can find and purchase every item on this Farmhouse Living Room Mood Board by clicking on the item name below:

Modern Farmhouse Living Room Shopping List:

Sofa   Gray Chair   Blue Stripe Pillow   Gray Pillow   Tassel Pillow   “Gather” Print   Rug   Coffee Table   Floor Lamp   Black Storage Bin   White Spindle Table   Belly Glass Vase   Eucalyptus Sprig (not shown)

Included in your Living Room Design budget is:

(1) Slipcovered sofa (includes the cost of the slipcover) with (5) pillows

(1) Coffee Table with (2) Black Storage Baskets

(2) Accent Tables

(1) Floor Lamp

(1) 7’-6”x9’-6” Area Rug

(1) Glass Vase with a Sprig of Faux Greenery

(1) Armchair

(1) Oversized Artwork Print*

*This doesn’t include the frame. Whether on a budget or not, I love blowing up artwork to an oversized print (such as 36”x48”) and hang this one item centered over a sofa to take up the majority of a blank wall. Use an inexpensive poster frame you can find for under $30.

And best yet-these items are not only Farmhouse fantastic but durable and budget-friendly. I can attest to SIX of the items myself-they are either in my own home or I have used them for my client’s homes.

Want to see more Farmhouse Design?

You’re in luck! Here are some other Modern Farmhouse designs to get your creative juices flowing!

Farmhouse Family Room

Traditional Meets Farmhouse Family Room

Want to know more about Postbox Designs or how Online Interior Design works? Or, you can always send me an email at [email protected] and we can talk all about your room. Finally, you can grab oodles of Design Freebies such as Guides, Shopping Lists, and Mood Boards in my always expanding FREE DESIGN LIBRARY!

A huge thank-you to the whole Remodelaholic staff for letting me hang with you all today!

Until next month,

Kristin

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How to Organize a Large Pantry on a Dollar Store Budget

Have you ever focused so much on other things in your house, that other rooms or spaces get neglected and ignored?  Me too!  That is exactly what happened to my pantry.

Hi!  Its Sara from Twelve On Main where I aim to inspire others to create and DIY.  I am excited to be here at Remodelaholic today to show you how to organize a large pantry on a dollar store budget.

How to Organize a Large Pantry on a Dollar Store Budget

Now I am super lucky in my house.  I have so much storage space, and I sometimes forget that.  I have a large walk in pantry, well actually, its like a whole room.  I think sometimes when you have a lot of space you take advantage of that fact, and forget about organizing and let it kind of become a problem bigger than you can handle.   My pantry is there.  It needs some love and attention.  So I want to show you hoe to organize a large pantry on a budget.

Now these are some embarrassing photos:

It was time for some love.

Over the past few months I have been trying to de-clutter and organize rooms in my home, and my pantry is the one space that has been really neglected.  I wanted to organize my pantry on a budget, since, I decided to tackle this shortly after Christmas, money is tight don’t you know!

Here are a few tips of how to purchase and get organizing pieces on the cheap:

the dollar store

This is where I purchase a large amount of my containers.  Yes, they were’t the exact colors I wanted, but I will easily fix that.

Walmart

This place is a hidden gem with many really nice organization pieces.  A few things I bought here are a plastic lazy susan and some wire shelves to stack cans on.

TJ Maxx and Home Depot

These two places were a gold mine of great items.  I can always find great pieces at TJ Maxx and I found some nice baskets and clear bins.  I came across a huge aisle of wooden crates at The Home Depot right after Christmas and they were 9.97 each!  I didn’t even find them that cheap at Walmart.

So, here is a list of all the items I purchased to organize my pantry:

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plastic bins in assorted sizes (12 by 12, 8 by 12, 6 by 8inches)  These hold snakcs, crackers, small bags of chips for lunches, etc.

plastic clips to close chip bags and others

plastic lazy susan to hold extra condiments, salad dressings, etc

wooden crates to hold potatoes, cereals, chips, etc.

chalkboard labels

chalkboard paint

Now, lets talk about those dollar store bins.  They were not the colors I wanted to incorporate into my pantry.  So, I purchased some white and black spray paint that was good to paint on plastics.  I used Rustoleum 2x coverage spray paint.

I laid out all my bins and gave them all a single coat of paint.  I chose not to paint the insides since I didn’t want to mess with what was going inside the bins.

Once they were dry I added another coat.  I found some purple and blue baskets that had holes in them.  I decided to paint them black so that they would look like black wire baskets.

Once they were all cured and the paint was hardened, I added simple chalkboard sticker labels to each one. This will make it easy for everyone in the house to know what is in the bins at a glance.

Next I made some small chalkboard signs to attach to the wooden crates.  I cut small pieces of 1/4 inch plywood down to about 4 inch squares.  I then gave them all a coat or two of chalkboard paint.

Then I hot glued them onto the front of the crates.  You could drill a hole and hang them as well, or screw them to the crate but I found that hot glue works just as well.

Now it was time to get down to business and organize my large pantry.

I took everything off the shelves and separated them into like groups.  Bottled items together, canned, boxed dinners, cereals, etc.

Then once I knew how much space I would need for each group I was able to assign crates or bins to them.  I found I had quote a few salad dressings and other condiments so I used my plastic lazy susan for those.

There are some things you want to consider when space planning where you want to put things on the shelves.  You want to put the heavier things lower, especially if you have kids.  So I put my larger wooden crates on the last 3 shelves since they were to hold heavier items such as fruits and potatoes.

  I grouped all my kids school lunch items together so that they would be easily accessible for the kids when they are packing their lunches in the morning.

Now, one of the biggest problems I with my pantry, as a mom is people not letting me know when we are out of something.  I love finding an empty box of Bisquick, or a empty box of drinks!  That’s super helpful at 7am when they need a drink for school.

So I took the blank wall just inside the pantry and painted it with chalkboard paint.  I chose the vintage green chalkboard paint since I already had it in my breezeway.  This is the perfect place for kids and adults(husbands) to write down exactly what we are out of the minute we run out!  The kids are super excited about it, so here’s to hoping that they really use it.

Tips to make your pantry look stylish and cohesive:

paint or use bins the same color

allow a little space between containers

take toilet paper and paper towels out of the packaging.  They will look much more stylish and you will know when you are running low.

group like items together and keep all labels facing forward

I hope you have learned something about how to organize a large pantry on a budget.  My son couldn’t believe the transformation!  He said it should have always looked like this.  I agree.

Thanks so much for letting me spend some time with you today!  If you want to see more organizing tips, check out how I transformed my closet into a farmhouse style walk in closet.

Have a great day!

More budget-friendly pantry organization tips:

pretty easy, pretty organized, pretty pantry makeover

affordable pantry organizing containers with slide-out shelves

budget pantry organizing and makeover

organized pantry with sliding barn door

home sweet home on a budget: organized pantry ideas

7 tips for smart pantry organization

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