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  • A kitchen countertop with four identical chairs is dimly lit by a pair of conical light fixtures.
    By Jason Rochlin 6 months ago

    The HGTV-Approved Kitchen Lighting Hack That Won't Break The Bank

    Have a broken lamp that you somehow want to keep using? HGTV's Jennifer Todryk has a solution that will cost you less than $5 (and a pair of scissors).

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  • Gray home exterior with garage and overhanging tree
    By Ethan Harrison Smith 6 months ago

    The One Room That's Disappearing From Homes (& How To Create One In Your Space)

    This disappearing room doesn't show up much on real estate listings any longer, but you can add it to your home anyway with creative and clever design choices.

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  • Stack of PVC pipes
    By Jason Rochlin 6 months ago

    Get The Look Of High-End Home Decor For Less With A Genius PVC Pipe Upcycle

    PVC pipes and high-end decor might seem like mutually exclusive items, but this brilliant TikTok uses the former to make the latter in an impressive fashion.

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  • A living room with plants illuminated by a soft blue light
    By Holly Gates 6 months ago

    This LED Light Strips Trick Adds The Perfect Finishing Touch To Any Living Room

    Lighting is more important than you realize, and this brilliant (and affordable) trick uses LED light strips to make your living room truly shine.

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  • Stainless steel dishwasher in kitchen
    By Holly Gates 6 months ago

    Add A Splash Of Modern Elegance To Your Basic Dishwasher With An Easy DIY

    You don't need to buy a new dishwasher for an elegant update. The basic kitchen appliance can look gorgeous with this simple DIY that anyone can do.

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  • applying masking tape
    By Rob Johnstone 6 months ago

    The Wood Filler Hack That'll Get You Smooth Results (With Less Sanding)

    Filling cracks is easy enough, but sanding afterward is beyond tedious. Thankfully, there's an easy trick to make the process far less intensive.

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  • Sleek, modern gray living room with soft overhead and table lighting options
    By Holly Gates 6 months ago

    The DIY Lighting Hack That Will Upscale Your Whole House

    You can create a home with beautiful lighting that won't involve a call to an electrician. Here's an easy (and affordable) DIY for a more upscaled house.

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  • A stainless steel refrigerator standing in kitchen between wooden cabinets
    By Holly Gates 6 months ago

    Get The Look Of A Stainless Steel Fridge On A Budget With An Easy Design Hack

    If you've got an older refrigerator model, you can upgrade its look to a stainless steel beauty with this incredibly simple design hack from TikTok.

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  • lowboy dresser with wood surround and white drawer fronts has the top drawers open and overflowing with clothing clutter
    By Erika Dale 6 months ago

    The Space-Saving IKEA Product That Will Revolutionize Your Closet Storage

    If you're struggling with a disorganized closet space with little room to spare, then this IKEA product could be a real game-changer for your clothes.

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  • woman holding tangled colored christmas lights
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 6 months ago

    How To Upgrade Your Christmas Lights (& Save Money At The Same Time)

    Are you ready to upgrade your Christmas lights before the holiday season hits? You could save money on energy costs with these easy, expert-recommended swaps.

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  • cramped closet
    By Charlotte D. Miller 6 months ago

    The Creative Dollar Tree Hack That Adds Hanging Storage To Cramped Closets

    Closet too small and cluttered, but don't have the money or ability for a full revamp? Allow this easy and cheap Dollar Tree hack to do it for you.

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  • white room with a white MCM chair, table, gray ottoman, houseplant in front of a large mirror
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 6 months ago

    Make Any Basic Mirror Match Your Home's Aesthetic With An Easy DIY Upgrade

    If you want to upgrade your basic mirror to be more decorative and beautiful but can't afford a new one, consider this beginner-friendly DIY mirror upgrade.

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  • A bathroom with gray cabinets, white counters, off-white walls, and bronze light and plumbing fixtures
    By Erika Dale 6 months ago

    Bland Is Boring: Why Decorating For Resale Is Ruining Interior Design (& Your Home)

    The interior design world is overtaken by boring, cookie-cutter designs made for resale value. Here's why we need to embrace color & customization instead.

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  • hooked shower curtain with running shower in background
    By Jillian Chapman 7 months ago

    The Easy-To-Install Shower Curtain That Doesn't Involve Any Hooks

    Hanging up a shower curtain is a more annoying task than you may have originally thought, but you can do it without hooks thanks to this easy-to-install option.

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  • L-shaped kitchen with wood floors, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and an island with three black counter stools
    By Erika Dale 7 months ago

    Add Even More Storage To Your Kitchen Island With One Clever Towel Rod Hack

    Nobody has enough space in their kitchen, but clever TikTok hacks are here to save the day. Here's how to make your island an even better spot for storage.

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  • person with brown hair in a ponytail painting the wall gray with a roller brush while smiling
    By Jillian Chapman 7 months ago

    Turn Builder-Grade Walls Into A Mesmerizing Work Of Art With A Trendy DIY Idea

    It doesn't matter if you have boring builder-grade walls. You can transform them into the interior design project of your dreams with this gorgeous DIY trend.

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  • A person sanding wood.
    By Rob Johnstone 7 months ago

    Here's What's Wrong With Your Sanding Technique (And How To Sand Wood Like A Pro)

    Sanding is never fun, but everything about how you're doing it makes it far worse than it needs to be. Here are some master tips from an expert woodworker.

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  • painter's tape on light switch
    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 months ago

    The Trick To A Seamless Painter's Tape Application Is Sitting In Your Wallet

    If you want clean, sharp lines from painter's tape while painting your walls or furniture, you can use this trick to accomplish it. Just grab your wallet.

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  • hands holding a mason jar around which they are adding wiring for an arts and craft project
    By Charlotte D. Miller 7 months ago

    Brighten Up Your Patio With A Budget-Friendly DIY Mason Jar Lantern

    You don't need to go broke trying to create a gorgeous DIY lantern out of a Mason jar, because this simple patio lighting project is budget friendly.

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  • Man hanging picture
    By Janet F. Murray 7 months ago

    The Tape Hack That Makes Hanging Pictures With Two Nails A Breeze

    Hanging pictures can be daunting. Everything needs to be straight and secure. Luckily, this easy hack can help, and all you need are two nails and some tape.

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  • Heavy drapes in a living room that looks dated.
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 7 months ago

    The Once-Trendy Window Treatment Option That Is Now Secretly Dating Your Home

    Trends come and go, but if you're going for a modern look, you might want to ditch this once-popular window treatment option and go for a different style.

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  • drywall anchor coming out wall
    By Jason Rochlin 7 months ago

    Easily Remove Drywall Anchors In A Pinch With TikTok's Clever Corkscrew Hack

    It can be a pain to remove a drywall anchor, but a corkscrew hack from TikTok makes the job easier and faster. This home improvement task can be painless.

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  • mugs in cupboard
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 8 months ago

    The DIY Coffee Mug Storage Solution That Puts An End To Cabinet Clutter Chaos

    Your kitchen cabinet is stuffed to the brim with sentimental coffee mugs. Let's free up that space once and for all with this genius, low-cost TikTok DIY.

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  • messy entryway
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 8 months ago

    The IKEA Spice Rack Hack That Adds Stylish Storage To Any Entryway

    There's an IKEA hack you should know about, and it involves a $7 spice rack. It's perfect if you need more storage around your entryway but want a stylish look.

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  • purses in closet
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 8 months ago

    The Affordable Handbag Storage Solution That Makes The Most Of Closet Space

    Purses and handbags can be unwieldy to manage in your closet, but storing them correctly is important for their longevity. Here's an affordable solution.

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  • Applying painter's tape
    By Ron Baker 8 months ago

    Achieve Perfectly Crisp Paint Lines On Textured Walls With This Easy Trick

    When wall meets ceiling, or two colors meet each other, are crisp lines possible? Yes, actually - if you know this genius hack for pulling it off.

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  • man hanging mirror wall
    By Holly Gates 8 months ago

    The Stunning IKEA Mirror Hack That Will Transform Any Boring Wall In Your Home

    If your home's walls look dull and boring, you need to jazz them up. With this IKEA mirror hack, the job becomes even easier and more affordable to boot.

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