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Share your small space glow up to win $150 in the Real Homes competition
Show off your creativity and DIY skills to win $150 and for the chance to be featured exclusively in Real Homes magazine
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Last updated
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How to soundproof your apartment
Whether you want to jam or not hear your neighbors, here are DIY ways to soundproof an apartment ASAP
By Kate Santos Published
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3 cheap ways to insulate drafty rental windows ASAP
Here are five ways to insulate windows quickly and keep your home warm for less
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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How to replace a broken staircase spindle in 30 minutes flat
A missing or broken spindle on a staircase is not only unsightly, but it can be a real hazard. This is how to fix it in a few quick steps.
By Kate Sandhu Published
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I DIYed a long shower curtain using a flat bed sheet: it's the dramatic vibe our bathroom needed
I couldn't find the extra-long patterned shower curtain I'd envisioned since forever, so I made one myself for a dramatic finish
By Brooke Waite Published
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An IKEA Billy bookcase hack inspired this cute media wall DIY
This cute DIY was inspired by an IKEA Billy bookcase hack and brought a ton of symmetry to an otherwise basic media wall space.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Published
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This oversized headboard looks designer, and takes 5 steps to DIY
Super simple to DIY, this oversized headboard will give your bedroom space all the designer vibes you could dream of.
By Claire Douglas Published
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How install a washing machine step–by–step
Here’s how to install a washing machine like a pro, in under an hour.
By Kate Sandhu Published
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A 9-step guide to installing kitchen cabinets yourself, for a pro finish
You can install kitchen cabinets yourself no problem. Measure carefully and take it one step at a time when replacing base and wall cabinets to upgrade your cooking space.
By Sarah Warwick Published