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9 Budget-Friendly DIY Spice Organizers

Aug 14, 2024 ·

DIY spice organizers

Feeling cluttered in the kitchen? These DIY spice organizers will save space and keep your spices neat. Let's get crafty and organized! Tired of digging through messy spice cabinets? It's time to get organized with some DIY spice organizers. They're easy to make and save you lots of time. Plus, they look great in the...

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How to Coordinate Paint Colors with Furniture and Decor

Aug 13, 2024 ·

How to Coordinate Paint Colors with Furniture and Decor

Struggling to match your walls with your furniture? Learn how to coordinate paint colors with furniture and decor using simple tips for a stylish and cohesive home. Painting is such an easy and affordable way to transform any room in your home. But, that doesn't mean that it's still can't be overwhelming, especially if you've...

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DIY end table with round top and shelf

Aug 12, 2024 ·

DIY side table with round top - Charleston Crafted

This DIY end table has a round top and round lower shelf with awesome angled geometric legs. Learn how to build this table and get the woodworking plans! Lately, it's been the season of me making furniture for my family. It started when my dad asked me to build him this traditional bookshelf with modern...

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DIY Pine Cone Vase Candle Holder

Aug 8, 2024 ·

pine cone candle vase centerpiece

Want to make a super simple fall-inspired centerpiece or table decor? Here's how to make a DIY Pine Cone Vase Candle Holder! I love decorating seasonally and switching up natural elements and accents in my space to give just a slight seasonal feel. In the fall and winter, I love decorating with pine cones. Check...

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How to clean wood stain off a brush

Aug 7, 2024 ·

how to clean wood stain off paint brushes

Did you make a wood stain mess? Here is our complete guide on how to clean wood stain off of a brush! Staining is a huge part of any wood project. Whether you are building or refinishing, applying the right stain can protect your piece and give it the perfect finished look. But, the job...

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How to Treat Pine for Outdoor Use

Aug 6, 2024 ·

how to stain pine for outdoor use

Learn how to treat pine for outdoor use with our easy-to-follow guide, making your pine projects durable against sun, rain, and humidity. Discover the best sealants and application tips for protecting your outdoor pine wood. We love building outdoor projects, and even refinishing existing furniture to go outside on our patio. But, we have learned...

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DIY bookshelf with modern legs

Aug 5, 2024 ·

DIY bookshelf with modern legs - Charleston Crafted

Looking to build a simple DIY bookshelf but want to give it a modern twist! Check out this tutorial and grab the plans to build it! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. All opinions are our own and our opinion is that we love Kreg products. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston...

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How to install a Trash Can Pull Out Base Cabinet door

Aug 1, 2024 ·

How to make a pull out trash can base cabinet door - Charleston Crafted

Looking to install a pull out trash can that attaches to your base cabinet door? All you need is a simple kit and a little guidance. Find it here! I don't know about you, but I hate having a trash can out in the open in your kitchen. It's like literally filled with garbage and...

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A Complete Guide to Different Types of Wood and Their Uses

Jul 31, 2024 ·

A Complete Guide to Different Types of Wood and Their Uses

Trying to pick the perfect wood species for your DIY project? Here is our complete guide to different Types of wood and their uses! One of the first steps of any DIY project is to choose your materials. And for woodworking projects, that means selecting the type of wood that you will be building with....

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How to apply unicorn spit to wood

Jul 30, 2024 ·

how to use unicorn spit gel wood stain

Want to add a bold pop of color to your wood project? Here's a full tutorial on how to apply unicorn spit to wood! I love experimenting with different wood stains and ways to add color to wood. We recently did a test of the top pink wood stains and one of the types of...

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How to choose tile for your kitchen backsplash

Jul 29, 2024 ·

how to choose the perfect tile for your backsplash

Struggling with how to choose tile for your kitchen backsplash? Here are the top factors to consider - both aesthetically and functionally - to help you pick the right tile with confidence! Adding a backsplash is such an important way to finish the look of your kitchen. But, there are so many options for tile....

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Planning a DIY home renovation?

Jul 2, 2024 ·

How to create a DIY home renovation plan

Transform Your Home with Our DIY Renovation Guides Find tutorials, tips, and tools to make your renovation dream a reality. Our Best Home Renovation Before and Afters Coastal Kitchen Renovation Boho Laundry Room Makeover Home Office Transformation Get Started with Our Free Room Renovation Checklist Renovations are complex—use our free checklist to consider every detail...

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How to caulk a kitchen backsplash

Jul 2, 2024 ·

how to caulk a kitchen backsplash

Wondering how to caulk a kitchen backsplash? Here is a step by step guide and a look at our new favorite brand of caulk for DIY projects! This post was sponsored by Flex Seal. All opinions are true and our own. Thanks to the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! Hanging a new backsplash is...

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How to build upper wall cabinets

Jun 27, 2024 ·

DIY upper wall cabinets - Charleston Crafted

If you're getting ready to build some cabinets for your next renovation, here's how to build upper wall cabinets for your space! I've been doing our entire kitchen renovation myself, including all the demolition and the rebuilding of all the cabinets and island. I've had to do a lot of different cabinets for this, but...

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How to paint kitchen cabinets - for a perfect finish!

Jun 26, 2024 ·

how to paint kitchen cabinets

Paint is the easiest and cheapest way to transform your kitchen! Here is our complete, step by step guide on how to paint kitchen cabinets for a perfect finish! A huge part of our kitchen makeover plan was painting the cabinets. The dark fake wood coating was not doing any favors for this windowless room!...

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How to assess your home renovation needs

Jun 25, 2024 ·

how to assess your home renovation needs

Learn how to assess your home renovation needs with our expert guide, helping you evaluate your home's condition, set realistic budgets, and prioritize projects. Start planning your perfect renovation today with our comprehensive resources and Crafted Renovator Workshop! Living in a home you don't love or that is it functional for your family can be...

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How to hang a backsplash with Musselbound Adhesive Tile Mat

Jun 24, 2024 ·

How to hang a backsplash with Musselbound Adhesive Tile Mat

Want to hang a tile backsplash - without the mess? Here's a step by step tutorial of how to hang a backsplash with Musselbound Adhesive Tile Mat. A tile backsplash is a beautiful focal point - and a functional part of any kitchen. We've realized while living through this kitchen renovation - the tile backsplash...

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Samsung Frame TV Summer Art Ideas

Jun 21, 2024 ·

Summer frame TV art ideas

Want to make your living room feel fresh for Summer? Here are the best Samsung Frame TV Summer art ideas - both free and paid options! I love to decorate seasonally and for holidays. In the summer season, there aren't tons of holidays to pull out specific decor for. But, there is a definite aesthetic...

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DIY Outdoor pergola ideas to upgrade your yard!

Jun 20, 2024 ·

pergola ideas

A pergola is a great way to add shade and beauty to your yard. Plus, they are fairly easy to build! Check out these DIY Outdoor pergola ideas with easy to follow tutorials that you can build this weekend! Hanging in the backyard is a great way to spend summer days, but sometimes you just...

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DIY tiered corner plant stand tower

Jun 19, 2024 ·

Tiered plant tower - Charleston Crafted

Need to fill the corner of a room with plants? Try building this tiered plant stand tower that adds vertical height and holds tons of potted plants! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool and their Projects and Plans site. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible....

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How to stick to a budget on a home renovation

Jun 18, 2024 ·

how to stick to a budget on a home renovation

Worried about the cost of your next home renovation project? Here are my top tips on how to create and stick to a budget on a home renovation. One of the most stressful elements of planning a home renovation is the cost, and the fact that renovations can get super expensive quickly. We are big...

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The best green wood stains - tested!

Jun 17, 2024 ·

the best green wood stains

If you are looking for the perfect green wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 4 biggest options on the market tested on 3 types of wood each! One of the most fun ways to customize a wood project is with stain. You can totally transform the aesthetic of a piece...

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Home Office Renovation Ideas

Jun 13, 2024 ·

home office renovation ideas

Ready to create or make over a workspace inside your home? Here are a ton of Home Office Renovation Ideas - with real life examples and tutorials - to inspire you! Since so many people work from home at least some of the time, a home office has become an essential room in many homes....

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The best pink wood stains - tested!

Jun 12, 2024 ·

the best pink wood stains

If you are looking for the perfect pink wood stain color for your DIY furniture project, here are the 4 biggest options on the market tested on 3 types of wood each! Wood stain has the potential to totally transform how a finished project looks. Sure, sometimes you want wood to look like neutral wood...

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Top Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating Your Home

Jun 11, 2024 ·

Top Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating Your Home

Avoid common home renovation pitfalls with our expert tips! Learn the top mistakes people make when renovating their homes and how to prevent them, saving you time, money, and stress. Renovating your home is a super overwhelming process. No matter how much you plan, things are always going to go off track! The secret to...

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How to install an undermount bathroom sink

Jun 10, 2024 ·

How to install an undermount sink - Charleston Crafted

Renovating your bathroom and not sure how to mount your sink? Here's the tips and tricks on how to install and undermount bathroom sink! We're working on renovating our kitchen and when the countertop people said they'd have a lot of extra stone after doing our counters, they suggested we add a new bathroom vanity....

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How to clean your garden tools

Jun 6, 2024 ·

how to clean garden tools

Gardening can make a big mess. It's important to clean up so your tools last for many years. Here's how to clean your garden tools! I absolutely love gardening. I like working in the yard and I love planting house plants. Part of the fun of gardening is getting dirty. But, you don't want your...

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How to use wood filler on trim

Jun 5, 2024 ·

How to use wood filler on trim - Charleston Crafted

Did you know that if you need to fix a scuff or gauge in trim you should use wood filler, not caulk? Here's all about what you need to do! We are in the middle of our kitchen renovation and boy do things always seem to spiral. One of the first things we did was...

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How to create a DIY home renovation plan

Jun 4, 2024 ·

How to create a DIY home renovation plan

Want to renovate your home but not sure where to start? Here's how to create a DIY home renovation plan to keep you on schedule and under budget! It can be a dream to renovate a room in your home to be exactly your style and function well for your family. And we want to...

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How to make concrete mushrooms

Jun 3, 2024 ·

How to make DIY concrete mushrooms - Charleston Crafted

Concrete mushrooms are a great DIY garden statue idea to bring some whimsy to your garden. These make a great Mother's Day gift of birthday present too! I'm lucky enough that I have to come up with gifts for our anniversary, my wife's birthday and Mother's Day all in the span of a month. It's...

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Why Quartz Countertops Are So Much Better Than Granite: A Comprehensive Comparison

May 30, 2024 ·

quartz counters better than granite - Charleston Crafted

Trying to pick the perfect counters for your kitchen? Here's why Quartz Countertops Are So Much Better Than Granite & why we used them in our kitchen renovation! We are in the middle of a kitchen renovation, and when we shared that we were removing the existing granite countertops and replacing them with quartz -...

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How to choose kitchen cabinet paint colors

May 29, 2024 ·

how to choose kitchen cabinet paint colors

Ready to paint your cabinets but usure of what color to use? Here is a step by step process for how to choose kitchen cabinet paint colors! Picking the paint color for our kitchen cabinets was one of the things I was most excited for in this kitchen makeover. I loved painting the oak cabinets...

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Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions: Clever Ideas to Maximize Space and Efficiency

May 28, 2024 ·

easy diy kitchen storage ideas

An organized kitchen is so much more beautiful and functional than a messy one. Here are a ton of amazing kitchen storage solution ideas to get your space organized - even if you are on a budget! It really doesn't matter how beautiful your kitchen is – if you don't have good storage, it will...

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How to make your own quarter round trim

May 27, 2024 ·

How to make your own quarter round - Charleston Crafted

Want to make your own quarter round for your next home renovation project? This is a great project to use scrap wood and save money! Are you a do everything yourself even when it's not technically necessary kind of person like I am? This project fits perfect in that category. I'm in the middle of...

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14 Best Fireplace Paint Colors

May 23, 2024 ·

best fireplace paint colors

Considering painting your fireplace? Here are the best Fireplace Paint Colors in real homes to inspire your project! There are few things that will transform your home as substantially as paint. I love painting because it is relatively cheap and you don't need any special skills or tools to do it. You can, of course,...

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How to prep cabinets for painting

May 22, 2024 ·

how to prep cabinets for painting

Want to get the perfect finish when painting your cabinets? Here are the exact steps you need to follow to prep cabinets for painting! We are in the middle of our kitchen renovation. And, finally finally, it is starting to look like a real, cohesive kitchen! The big thing making it look "finished" even if...

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How to Style Houseplants Like a Pro: Essential Do's and Don'ts

May 21, 2024 ·

how to style houseplants like a pro

Discover the art of decorating with houseplants with our handy guide. Get all the insider tips on how to style houseplants beautifully and avoid common pitfalls to keep your indoor garden thriving and stylish. House plants are a super trendy - yet also timeless - way to decorate your home. Whether you are hoping to...

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How to build a kitchen island

May 20, 2024 ·

DIY kitchen island - Charleston Crafted

For our kitchen renovation, we wanted to have a big island that would hold our sink and allow seating for four barstools, so we designed our own DIY kitchen island! If you're a DIY homeowner that wants to save money but have a beautiful home, you have to learn to do things you've never done...

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Summer Mantel Decor Ideas

May 16, 2024 ·

summer mantel decor ideas

Want to decorate your fireplace for the summer season? Here are a ton of summer mantel decor ideas to inspire you! I love mixing up decor for different seasons and holidays. After a long season of holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines, Easter) summer can feel a bit boring for decor. But, it doesn't have to...

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Why are mushrooms growing in your plants?

May 15, 2024 ·

why are mushrooms growing in my yard

Got a fungi problem? Let's talk about why mushrooms are growing in your plants and yard and the best ways to prevent and treat them! Growing plants - indoors and out - is so excited. When I have a new plant, I find myself checking in on it every day for little signs of progress...

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The best woven bar stools for kitchen island with backs

May 14, 2024 ·

kitchen bar stools round up (1)

Looking for the perfect, stylish stools for your kitchen? Here are the best woven bar stools for kitchen island with backs! One of the things that I was most excited about changing our kitchen from a peninsula with a high bar to an island is actually adding barstools. How the peninsula was situated before there...

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How to build a simple wire garden trellis

May 13, 2024 ·

How to build a simple wire garden trellis - Charleston Crafted

Here's how I put together a simple garden trellis using fence pickets and chicken wire for our garden. It's an easy build to replicate for your garden bed! We're in our fourth garden season in our house and at this point we've made a bunch of different gardens and trellises. But here we are again,...

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