Replace a stained window covering with an inexpensive fabric treatment and see your kitchen in a whole new light.

And when youmake your own Roman shade, you get a custom look for a fraction of the cost.

Buy one that’s easy to clean, or create your own from a jelly-roll pan.

A small desk and chair set in a cozy workspace adorned with floral wallpaper and a motivational poster

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Then add a shelf with pegs to corral coats, hats, umbrellas, and Fido’s leash.

If storage space is limited, tuck the tray beneath a slim console table.

Use labels to ensure everything stays tidy and easy to access.

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Find bars or hooks that match or complement existing hardware in your bathroom.

This easy-to-install storage idea is aclever solution for a small bedroomor guest room.

It’s easiest to paint a door by removing it from the hinges and laying it flat.

Home entryway with hats, scarves, a guitar, and boots neatly organized on shelves and racks

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Be sure to give it a good cleaning and sanding before you prime and paint it.

you’ve got the option to find laminated shelf boards for about $10 each.

Create a mini hang-up station for house keys and outgoing mail on the back of a cabinet door.

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A good caulk seal will last up to 10 years.

Learn how to build this house numbers planter for easy curb appeal.

Organize the Garage

Take advantage of space between the studs of yourgarage for storage.

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Use scrap pieces of lumber to fashion shelves to hold spray paint or other small items.

Use hooks to hang tools, garden equipment, and project supplies.

Create an Office Space

Fashion a small office area for bill payingand Pinterest searchingwith flea market finds.

Hanging wicker basket

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Repaint a table or desk to serve as a work surface.

Frame a print-it-yourself design with a secondhand frame for a quickDIY art project.

Apply two coats of stain-blocking primer and allow it to dry between coats.

A small house with a front path, lawn, and porch surrounded by trees

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Replace mismatched, missing, or damaged moldings, end caps, quarter rounds, or baseboard.

Curved areas might require a special piece or trim made of an alternate material.

Mend Your Walkway

Cracks and gaps in sidewalks and walkways can quickly expand throughout the year.

Kitchen shelves with dishes and decorative items, countertop with fruit bowl and flowers in a vase

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Seasonal items, such as bikes and sleds, are difficult to store and take up lots of space.

Add hooks to an unused wall or ceiling area and discover space you didn’t know you had.

Group products by use, such as ironing supplies, mending kits, or cleaning items.

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Place each group of items in a storage bin or backet.

Add labels so it’s easy to find what you needand remember where it goes when you’re done.

Some units match your kitchen cabinetry design for a completely integrated and customized look.

Bathroom with gray and white color theme

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Varying the stripe widths creates a cool, casual look.

Get the step-by-step painting instructions here.

This map of Paris is a fun addition to an otherwise-neutral kitchen.

Red wall with a house number “6875,” potted grass, and glass-paneled door

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Use dry-erase markers to write notes and reminders.

Some switchplates are even textured to blend in with marble, tile, or stone surfaces.

Do this for light switches, electrical outlets, and phone and cable jacks.

Organized garage wall with hanging tools, shelves, and storage items

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Categorize hanging garments by throw in, day of the week, or family member with colorful tags.

Slim, slip-free hangers look uniform and maximize space.

This slim solutionmaximizes under-sink spacewhile keeping kitchen essentials within easy reach.

built-in shelves surrounding black fireplace and mantel

modern home exterior with gray color scheme

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Room with a bike stored on the wall and a calendar decoration

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A laundry cabinet organized with labeled metal buckets, towels, and supplies

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Kids playroom with a bookshelf, a bench, and a poster of a smiling head on the wall

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Organized kitchen cabinet with cutting boards and cookware in storage slots

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A sunroom with wicker furniture, a painted striped floor, and various decorative items including potted plants and a mirror

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Stylish kitchen with a map-patterned backsplash and white cabinetry

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Person writing on a wall-mounted message board in a kitchen area, a book shelf visible in the foreground and pendant light above

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A kitchen alcove with a microwave, shelves, baskets, and glass bottles

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Organized clothing on hangers with weekday labels

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