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October 22, 2012 | Monday
Renovation Road Trip: A New Backsplash at Turtle House
In our second stop on the Renovation Road Trip we met up with Katy and Brandon from Turtle House in Ypsilanti, MI. Th...
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CHRIS FROM PICARDY PROJECT
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October 19, 2012 | Friday
Top 5 Posts of the Week
From an awesome, low-stress kitchen makeover to a DIY duo's cross-country renovation road trip, we've gathered five f...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
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October 19, 2012 | Friday
5 Things to Do... With Straw Bales
Straw bales aren’t just for horses and hayrides anymore! This perennial sign of fall has become decorating and garden...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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October 18, 2012 | Thursday
6 Pumpkin Festivals Not to Miss
Celebrate fall’s arrival at one of these fun, family-friendly events. 1. THE GREAT JACK O’ LANTERN BLAZEWhere: Croton...
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MONICA MICHAEL WILLIS
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October 17, 2012 | Wednesday
Renovation Road Trip: First Stop, 86'n It
For the first stop on our renovation road trip, we were asked to help install wood paneling on the wall of a closed-i...
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CHRIS FROM PICARDY PROJECT
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October 17, 2012 | Wednesday
6 DIY Standing Desk Projects to Keep You Healthy While You Work
It turns out that sitting is bad for you. Like really, really awful. It's no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle isn'...
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CHRIS GARDNER
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October 12, 2012 | Friday
Renovation Road Trip: Here We Go!
Over the three and a half years that we’ve been working on our house—and blogging about it at Picardy Project—we’ve b...
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CHRIS FROM PICARDY PROJECT
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October 10, 2012 | Wednesday
52 Unexpected and Amazing Ways to Decorate Pumpkins
It's happening again, people! The parade of pumpkin pies, pancakes, and spiced lattes has begun, proclaiming loudly t...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
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October 10, 2012 | Wednesday
6 Simple & Easy DIY Closet Door Transformations
There's the big stuff—renovations, major appliances, new suites of furniture—any of which can make an obvious impact ...
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CHRIS GARDNER
How To's & Quick Tips
October 05, 2012 | Friday
11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget
Keep the cold out, the heat in, and your energy bill down with these cost-effective tips.
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
How To's & Quick Tips
October 05, 2012 | Friday
5 Things To Do with... Bottle Caps
“I wish I had more leftover bottle caps!” is not something you’re likely to hear anybody say. Given the abundance of ...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
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October 02, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila's 5 "Must-Do" Projects for October
Prepare your house and garden for the onset of winter, but don't let October pass without enjoying fall's pleasures.
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BOB VILA
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October 02, 2012 | Tuesday
Pumpkin Carving 101
It’s October. The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to turn. Football is in full swing. And all over Amer...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
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September 28, 2012 | Friday
5 "Make in a Weekend" Bookshelf Projects (No Fancy Woodworking Required)
Groucho Marx's famous quote, "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read...
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CHRIS GARDNER
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September 25, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Turn Wine Bottles into Romantic Lanterns
Whenever I hesitate before throwing out something useless, like an expired coupon or an old magazine, I think to myse...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
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