Hiding tv cords can be a real pain in the backside. It’s not easy to do if you have brick walls, or are renting. But if you use your imagination you can successfully hide those unsightly tv cords. My preference would always be to access the wall cavity. Thread the…
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DIY concrete pots
Here’s a DIY project for you – make your own concrete pots! Aren’t they all the rage at the moment? I’ve been a sucker for all the concrete goodies and I thought I’d give this a go! This was an inexpensive project and I spent about $20 all up (I…
How To Paint Tiles: A DIY Guide
We all have that tiled surface in our home that we keep wishing we could change so bad. There are stains and marks on it that have gathered over the years making a terrible eyesore at this point. The good news is that you don’t have to replace the entire…
DIY painted wall art
Some people will say a big no-no to “homemade art”. But not me. I think if you’re creative, got a good eye and willing to give art a go, then why not?! Not everyone can afford hundreds of dollars for a piece of art for every wall in their home.…
You might want a painted ceiling after you see these…
Ever thought of doing a painted ceiling instead of a feature wall? I don’t think about it enough, but after looking around for some ideas I have found some which really tickle my fancy. Ceilings are usually the last thing you think of when painting a room. The walls and trims…
Questions you need to ask yourself before painting your walls
Painting is an easy task to complete yourself. You don’t need any particular skills. Just a good eye, some concentration and patience. Paint can change everything! And if you have some time up your sleeve, then go for it. You won’t believe how fresh everything will look. Before you get…
Create succulent bowls
If you want something on your outdoor table which makes a statement, then a bowl full of succulents is a great place to start. They are so easy to create yourself. Anyone can do it. Now, succulents won’t grow well inside. They are much more suited to outdoors. Here’s a…
A quick bedroom makeover
Last weekend I gave our bedroom a mini makeover. A simple wall colour change has made all the difference. You know I love a bit of greenery and I am always inspired by nature, so picking a paint colour to suit this was the first thing I did. I worked…
Are you using PRESETS for your social media photos?
Instagram is getting very competitive and a good looking feed really counts! I am no expert at this and I take pretty basic photos, but a fancy “preset” (or filter) over the top can really transform your feed. I can’t add a photo to Instagram without one now. They are…
Spray some vases white
Last week I saw a lady selling a few vases/vessels on Facebook Marketplace and I grabbed the lot for $10. I knew I could quickly transform them to sit on a shelf in my home. This was such a simple DIY project and took no time at all. HOW TO…
Reorganising the pantry with some paint and tiles
It started with a fridge clean-up that went on and on! Over the weekend we decided to give the pantry a good clean up. It’s a very big room, I am lucky, but it does get filled with a lot of junk and I have 3 teen boys so we…
Before & After: I’m glad I persisted with this cabinet makeover
I woke up one day and said right I’m going to change this corner around! As you do, when you’ve got a lot of time at home staring at things. I bought this little cabinet at a garage sale about 12 years ago. It was actually painted brown, and then…
Artificial turf ideas
Artificial turf has become very popular. When people started using it in their backyards a few years ago I was very dubious – we probably all were. I was a little cringey and unsure of it. BUT it’s come a long way in the last couple of years. There’s been…
Another teen boys bedroom makeover
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I’ve been on a mission to makeover all of my boys’ bedrooms. I had 3 of them to do. Yesterday I finished the last one – he’s 18. The wall was created by him (he’s an apprentice carpenter) and when he got sick…
Tips on how to organise your fridge
Food comes in and out of our house extremely fast. 3 teenage boys will do that! While we have been stuck at home I thought I’d be super fancy and fix up the storage in my fridge to make it look better. The boredom is kicking in ha! The first…
