Category Archives: DIY💭

Dirty Technology

Clean your electronic devices.  Your phone screen, your TV remotes, your laptop… all of these are heavily touched areas that can harbor germs.

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Mini Makeover: Curtain Edition

Make a curtain rod or lamp feel instantly more sophisticated by swapping a standard ball finial for something more artful and decorative that suits your style of decor, whether it’s mid-century modern or glam boho.

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Mini Makeover: Door Edition

Another quick way to upgrade your home’s curb appeal: Scour your favorite home décor stores — or even eBay for something vintage — for a cool door knocker, then grab your drill to install it in 15 minutes flat.

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Mini Makeover Furniture

Elevate the legs on your furniture — an IKEA couch or chair, for example — by swapping out the legs. It’s a simple way to make the furniture look totally new and unique without the hefty price of buying something new.

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Evaluating Upholsterers

What are the right questions to ask when evaluating upholsterers? A: The best place to start is seeing their work. Ask if they repair foundations such as springs and webbing. Ask if they apply new fiber and foam, and if … Continue reading

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