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Good websites for contemporary DIY apartment decor and crafts?

Sunday, March 15th, 2009
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aster asked:


Hey all… I just moved into an apartment with way more wall and floor space than I’m used to. I want to make some inexpensive decor to give the place some character (along with scouring the local thrift stores). Somewhat kitschy yet contemporary/urban is good, but I want stuff to look fairly nice too - I’m nearing 30 and posters tacked to the wall just don’t do it anymore.

Screen printed canvasses, interesting homemade lampshades, dried flower arrangements, etc, are the kind of things I’m looking for. Stuff that requires a little work and an eye for design but doesn’t necessarily need massive artistic inspiration. Can anyone recommend good websites with how-tos on DIY apartment decor projects like these?
I should note that I’m looking for websites with actual how-tos/tutorials to *make* things, not buy them. Thanks…

Home carpeting DIY - Is it easy to do or should you hire a pro?

Monday, February 9th, 2009
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Mibbsy asked:


Hi, Is layign down carpeting something that best left to the professionals or is it fairly easy to do? We would consider ourselves to be a very handy couple of have a fairly extensive set of tools (and have ready to access to Home Depot / Lowe’s). Both areas to be carpeted have no angles or would require any strange cuts. Any help / guidance would be appreciated! Thanks.