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4 stories tagged “DIY”.

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How to Build a Peg Rail Shelf on a Shiplap Entry Wall

A peg rail shelf is one of the most useful things you can add to an entryway. Here is how to size it, make or buy the pegs, and mount it on shiplap.

Dec 20195 min read
Metal pendant lamps hang low and glow warmly over a dim dining roomHome

How to Hang Light Fixtures: Sizes, Heights and Spacing That Work

The rules of thumb for sizing a chandelier, hanging it at the right height over your table, spacing pendants and adding light to an empty corner.

Jun 20185 min read
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Making the Switch: Cloth Napkins Instead of Paper Towels

A practical guide to swapping paper towels for cloth: how many napkins you need, where to find them second hand, and a laundry routine that sticks.

Apr 20185 min read
Black-framed prints, including a sketch of a cat and a black-and-white street photo, hang on a pale pink wallHome

Beyond Framed Art: 14 Wall Objects That Make a Room Feel Lived In

Baskets, plates, mirrors, textiles and tools: how to choose, arrange and safely hang objects that give a wall texture and story.

Mar 20185 min read
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