Tag Archives: DIY

Bathroom #1: Sneak Peek

Posted on May 25, 2012 by carrie

First off, thank you to everyone who left such sweet comments on yesterday’s post. I cherished every single one. You make me feel all warm & fuzzy. Which, funnily enough, is exactly how I feel about this bathroom I renovated. … Continue reading →

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It’s DONE!!!!!!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by carrie

You. Guys. So much good news to share I just have to spill. I’ll come back with deets next week about things like – 1. How my mother found a deep, top-mount sink that met my dimension AND budget requirements. … Continue reading →

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Patching a Ceiling

Posted on July 27, 2010 by carrie

Measure. Triple check said measurements about 16 times. Using this, make the straight cuts. Using this, make the curvy cuts. Vacuum. Admire. Screw. Trim down the largest cut out piece to fit behind the pipe. Tape & mud. Tape & … Continue reading →

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A Quick Update

Posted on July 20, 2010 by carrie

This was supposed to come yesterday but this weekend (& yesterday) really flew by. In an effort to make my August 1 deadline for the garden apartment, things have been kicked into high gear. Not a night goes by without … Continue reading →

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How To: Diamond Tufted Headboard, Part 3

Posted on June 15, 2010 by carrie

In Part 1, I showed you how I turned this – into this – In Part 2, I made the inset panel – Punched out the holes for the buttons – And covered it with batting – Now onto the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 21, 2009 by carrie

The last week of Dare to DIY. {tear} Monday, Dec. 21: Dare to… have traditions! Everyone has traditions for the Holidays. Tell us all about your favorites or start a new tradition to share. Christmastime brings with it a lot … Continue reading →

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Deck My Hall

Posted on December 14, 2009 by carrie

It’s Monday and, for the past 4 weeks, that means it’s Dare to DIY Day. This Monday is no different. Week 5: Dare to… deck the halls! Make something new to deck your halls. Did you find something in a catalog … Continue reading →

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Super Towel

Posted on December 7, 2009 by carrie

Kim’s challenge this week is Monday, Dec. 7: Dare to… give homemade gifts! Nothing is more special than a gift made by you. Try out something new to give this year – ideas include bath and body items, kitchen gifts, … Continue reading →

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Guest Posting at Glocally

Posted on December 1, 2009 by carrie

Today I’m over at Glocally Newark sharing my Top 10 Tools. Won’t you join us?

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Cranberry Orange Walnut “Cookies”

Posted on November 30, 2009 by carrie

For this weeks challenge I went with something a little untraditional. {Untraditional? Me?? I know; you’re shocked.} I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and thought it sounded really interesting & yummy. I like soft chewy cookies. Crunchy cookies? No so … Continue reading →

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