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Simple Organisation Ideas for the Lounge Shelves
While I continue to creep toward the finish line with the closet expansion, I’m taking time in February for some simple organisation ideas around the house. The beginning of the year is a great time for cleaning, purging and organising, and I am always looking for ways to clear some of the clutter. Besides, I…
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From Ugly Orange to Stunning Grey: How to Install Vinyl Tiles
Do you have flooring that you want to change but are not sure what to do? Have you considered installing vinyl tiles as a short- or long-term option? Today, I am sharing my experience and a tutorial for how to install vinyl tiles to update a space. We did a mini-renovation of our kitchen last…
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How to Trim Down a Door
I’ve learned so much from the closet expansion, and we aren’t done yet. I’ve still got the doors to build, and one final closet opening to frame and add architrave and shelving. Today, I want to share a tutorial on how to trim down a door. This can include a closet door or room door,…
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Luxurious DIY Closet Shelves for All the Boots
Today, I have a slight variation on the closet expansion, with some DIY closet shelves to complement my ongoing quest for better storage. As I race toward the finish line with the closet expansion, I made really good progress over the Christmas break. I finally finished three of the four frames and architrave, including sanding,…
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The To-Do List Never Ends: DIY Ambitions in 2025
Last week, I shared a recap of my 2024 accomplishments. Now, it is time to look ahead to what 2025 holds. I have big DIY ambitions in 2025, far too many for what I can actually achieve. But, a girl can dream, right?! As I make plans for achieving my DIY ambitions in 2025, I…
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A Year of DIY: 2024 Insights and learnings
I love a good Year in Review post. The chance to look back and reflect not just on what people accomplished, but also what they learned. Today, I am looking back at 2024 insights and learnings, so I can look forward to what 2025 holds. This is my first year as DuBois Designs. It has…
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All the Angles: How to calculate angles in DIY
Many of you dear readers know that I live in a flat with lots of angles. Let me repeat: A. Lot. Of. Angles. And I am always struggling with how to calculate angles for my DIY projects. The ceiling is angled due to the roof line, so every room has at least one angle to…
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A Star is Born: How to Make Your Own Gingerbread Tree Topper
As the days race far too quickly toward Christmas, I am making the most of the festive season, in between work, DIY projects and life in general. Today, I am sharing a quick make: a gingerbread tree topper. Building a gingerbread green house has been a real highlight of the season. A time of relaxation…
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