How Impending Tariffs Could Affect Budget-Friendly DIYs
New tariffs are set to go into effect this month on softwood timber and lumber. If you're a DIYer, here's how this may affect your projects.
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Stories By Lauren LaMore
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How Tariffs Are About To Change Your Favorite Home Stores
New tariffs have been announced on timber, lumber, upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. Here's what that means for your home goods shopping.
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Transform An Old Headboard Into A Stunning Patio Piece With One Clever DIY
Headboards are well-crafted pieces of furniture that do well outdoors. You just need a bit more wood and basic carpentry skills to turn one into a patio bench.
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Leaf Blower Vs Lawn Sweeper: Which Tool Is Best For Cleaning Up Leaves
Pumpkin spice is back, but so are those pesky leaves on your lawn. Your choice between a leaf blower and leaf sweeper may depend on efficiency, noise, and more.
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The Built-In Toilet Paper Storage Solution To Consider For Your Next Bathroom Remodel
This bathroom storage idea has a luxe, modern look, discreetly storing toilet paper without the need for bulky solutions that take up too much space.
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Upcycle Thrifted Frosted Glass Globes Into Halloween Decor With An Easy DIY
Thrifting and upcycling inexpensive items, like frosted glass shades, saves money on Halloween decor. This craft adds battery-powered tea lights for a fun glow.
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Ensure Your Keyless Door Lock Is Secure By Avoiding This Crucial Mistake
Making this crucial mistake with your keyless door lock can end up leaving you vulnerable to hackers who can access your private information.
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Keep Your Washing Machine Sparkling Clean And Mold-Free With One Affordable Solution
If you don't clean your washing machine regularly, your laundry will start to lose its fresh scent. Luckily, you can remove mold with an affordable product.
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The Best Way To Load Coffee Mugs And Cups In The Dishwasher
If you're tired of pulling out coffee mugs and cups from your dishwasher and have water spill all over your floor, you may not be loading them correctly.
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Is It Worth Buying A Home That Was Hit By A Hurricane?
With challenges of home buying amidst rising affordability issues rising, decide if seizing a deal after a hurricane is truly worth it for your dream home.
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Is It Really Illegal To Build A Deck On Your Own?
Before you start any major home improvement project, including building a new deck, you should check on the legality of undertaking this project.
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The Affordable IKEA Solution For Hanging Kitchen Towels (& If It's Really Worth It)
Tired of messy kitchen towels? This $2.99 IKEA solution lets you hang multiple while saving space and staying renter-friendly — but there's a catch.
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The Easy DIY That Gives Dollar Tree Wooden Ghosts A Major (& Affordable) Upgrade
Suitable for a covered outdoor porch or inside your home, this inexpensive DIY softens the traditionally scary ghost image into a cozy Halloween decor piece.
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Is White Quartz The Best Choice For Your Bathroom Countertops?
It may be popular, but is white quartz really the king of countertop materials? It's important to weigh factors like cost, cleanliness, and overall style.
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DIY A Beautiful Glass Window Using Thrift Store Glassware
Is your collection of thrifted cut glass dishes starting to overwhelm your cabinets? Use it to create a stunning glass window that can be used indoors and out.
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The Most Reliable Drip Coffee Maker You Can Buy On A Budget, According To Reviews
While it may not have the features of high-priced machines, users agree this popular coffee maker offers a reliable, budget-friendly way to get a quality brew.
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Can You Really Get A House Using Adverse Possession?
If you're in the market to buy a house, you might be wondering if adverse possession is a good route to take. Find out if you can actually get a home this way.
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How Damaged Can An Induction Cooktop Get Before It Needs To Be Replaced?
While they have many benefits, induction cooktops can be easily damaged. If your cooktop is scratched, chipped, or cracked, you may need to take action.
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The Affordable Way To Update Your Dining Room With One Simple Item
With just one simple, affordable addition, your dining table can transform into a charming focal point to change and elevate the room's aesthetic.
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Give Your Kitchen A Modern Upgrade With The 90s Wood Tone That's Making A Comeback
Wood is a timeless kitchen furniture material. The different tones and colors it comes in? Not much. But there's a 90s tone that seems to be trending again.
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Can You Disinfect Your Wooden Kitchen Utensils With Boiling Water? Here's What To Know
If you worry about bacteria buildup on your wooden kitchen utensils, you may be tempted to try this latest boiling hack. But it could do more harm than good.
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Upcycle All Your Plastic Bags Into Decorative Pillows With A Dollar Tree DIY
When you can't recycle, it's time to upcycle. Try this easy Dollar Tree DIY to craft stylish seasonal throw pillows while fixing your overflow of old bags.
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Reuse Yogurt Lids To Make The Perfect Dupe For Pressed Glass
Pressed flowers are a charming piece of home decor, and to DIY them, you don't even have to buy real glass. Repurposed yogurt lids will do the trick.
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Use An Old Jar And Thrifted Antique Tin To DIY Simple, Stunning Decor In Minutes
Got an old glass jar? Pair it with a thrifted antique tin and some flowers to create a quirky yet functional display piece for any room.
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This Budget-Friendly DIY Vase Looks Luxe, But Uses Only Dollar Tree Items
A luxe vase is a statement piece, but making a DIY version using kitchen items from Dollar Tree saves you money and lets you customize the finished product.
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The Quick DIY That Will Double Storage Space For Your Mugs
If you're running low on places to stow your mugs, this quick hanging hook DIY will prove you actually have more shelf storage space than you thought.
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The Easy DIY That Turns A Dollar Tree Kitchen Essential Into Pumpkin Wall Decor
This simple kitchen staple has the perfect shape for a fun DIY pumpkin project. Here’s how to transform it with a few crafts essentials from Dollar Tree.
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