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BACKYARD MAKEOVER: Astonishing before & after + cost breakdown
before & after cost breakdown turf total materials cost: $1975 LIFEPROOF WITH PETPROOF TECHNOLOGY TURF: $3.50 / sqft X 352…
DESIGN DECISIONS: 6 Chandeliers I’m choosing between for my Dining Room Makeover
I’m currently working on a design for my dining room makeover project and instead of making you wait until the…
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BACKYARD MAKEOVER: Astonishing before & after + cost breakdown
before & after cost breakdown turf total materials cost: $1975 LIFEPROOF WITH PETPROOF TECHNOLOGY TURF: $3.50 / sqft X 352…
DESIGN DECISIONS: 6 Chandeliers I’m choosing between for my Dining Room Makeover
I’m currently working on a design for my dining room makeover project and instead of making you wait until the…
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Must-Have Amazon Lighting Favorites: 12 light fixtures I’d buy again [all under $250]
You might never guess but Amazon is definitely one of my favorite places to source lighting. There’s so many options…
DIY TEXTURED HEADBOARD: Make a queen-sized wood frame version of Emily Rayna’s viral placemat headboard
DIY headboards are one of my favorite projects because they’re so easy to build and customize to create a unique…
Front door makeover + 4 ways to freshen up your front door besides just paint
Front door makeovers can be one of the most satisfying DIY projects, since it takes just a little effort to…
Simple address number planter — make this easy address planter box with just 3 things!
I came up with the easiest EVER address number planter box you can add to the front of your house…
Modern String Light Planter DIY: Create Moveable Bistro Light Posts to Transform Your Patio
Transforming your patio into a cozy and inviting space can be as simple as adding small touches like bistro lighting….
DIY Door Makeover: How to Paint an Old Door for a Fresh Look
When renovating a historic home, one of the most rewarding projects is breathing new life into old doors. I’m currently…
A Beginner’s Guide to Limewashing a Wall: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Limewash is the PERFECT option for adding texture and character to a space so I decided to limewash the walls…
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my FAVES from High Point Market [design influencers tour]
I was part of the Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market where interior designers and design influencers from across…
build a patio herb garden – diy outdoor plant shelf
Plants might just be the perfect patio decor — they add texture, color, and liven up any outdoor space! You…
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vintage charm on a budget: how to create faux vintage paintings with posters and thrifted frames [step-by-step diy project]
how to make faux vintage paintings Step 01 — Find the Perfect Thrifted Frames When embarking on my DIY vintage…
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diy wall art — make this floral stem art from a thrifted frame [under $20]
Fix your boring blank wall with this diy Floral Stem Frame! You can make this for under $20 using any…
bedroom makeover progress – mulberry manor
I’m renovating the first bedroom in Mulberry Manor — the 1840s house I’m renovating with my best friend! From demo-ing the…
3 hacks for peel & stick flooring + diy beige & white marble checkered floor
3 hacks for peel & stick tile floors Peel & stick tile is a great option for transforming existing floors…
diy ceiling trim — install crown moulding with no angled cuts!
DIY-ing crown moulding can be so intimidating — whether because of the saws or the compound angle cuts! I’m bringing…
bedroom makeover — demo + design
Ready for a full room makeover?? I’m diving into a bedroom renovation as my first space of the year and…
easy entryway table — modern fluted entryway table build
— you’ll need — materials CONCRETE FORMS [3X] POLE WRAP 2x4s [for inside] WOOD ROUND [36″] WOOD SCREWS WOOD GLUE…
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diy holiday gift idea: simple charcuterie board [for $9.50 each!]
I’ve got a super easy and affordable diy holiday gift idea you can make in under an hour — a simple…
diy holiday window decor
Instead of buying more holiday decor that you’ll have to pack + store, grab some $15 chalk markers and draw…
dresser makeover diy with peel & stick wallpaper + 3 tips for adding texture to your furniture pieces
Time to transform a basic and boring dresser into a custom-piece with lots of texture. For this transformation, I used…
how to hang peel and stick wallpaper + 7 secrets you need to know!
Peel & stick wallpaper is one of the best beginner-friendly ways to add color, texture, & personality to your spaces!…
easy diy vintage wood shelves
Ready for the easiest ever shelves that aren’t boring? These vintage brass + wood shelves are SO simple to make…
vintage vibes bathroom makeover
I’m breaking down this bathroom transformation with vintage vibes — including everything I swapped out and added in the space. Check below for the sources and links to all the products I used as well as a breakdown of the design + before and after gallery.
peel & stick marble check floors diy
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about this project. I’ve seen peel and stick tile floors before but wasn’t sure…
make this moveable diy window plant shelf
make a window plant shelf that’s moveable! Keeping plants thriving means giving them the right balance of light. Plants love…
snap art gallery wall — diy interchangeable wall art
I love swapping out art to keep spaces feeling fresh, but I don’t love rearranging gallery walls so I came…
kitchen wood wall — easy diy peel & stick accent wall
watch the process ▽ @caranewhart diy wood accent wall — no power tools! 👩🏻🔧 #diy #diyproject #diytiktok #accentwall #homeimprovement ♬…
furniture flip: plaster coffee table makeover
watch the process: @caranewhart did you see this coming??? #diyproject #diy #furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #homediy ♬ State Of Grace (Taylor’s Version)…
6 tips for creating a dining room you’re obsessed with + dining room reveal
This post is in partnership with The Home Depot tip 01 — start with function first Dining rooms don’t just…
diy gold wall mirror — diy mirror wall no power tools
project tutorial ▼ shop the project ▼ 8x wall mirrors — walmart / target // 3M velcro hanging strips //…
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diy towel holder for gym — diy modern hand towel rack [under $20]
make this diy modern hand towel rack for around $20 I wanted a modern way to store my towels in…
easy diy shelves with brackets from crates & pallet
this blog post is in partnership with crates and pallet I recently gave my home gym a full makeover and…
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diy wood plank ceiling – make this simple modern accent ceiling [home gym part 01]
I created a diy accent ceiling using some rustic barn wood boards for a reclaimed wood look. The rest of…
diy modern gold barn door hardware with towel bar
watch how to install DIY gold barn door hardware ▽ @caranewhart hacking my way to my dream hardware ✨ ##diy…
diy media console with kitchen cabinets
shop this DIY media console project ▽ acrylic + gold handles // acrylic + gold furniture legs // prefab unfinished…
diy shearling chair — reupholstery with sherpa blanket [just $20!]
Shearling chairs are a huge trend right now, but getting the look can get pricey. I’m showing you how to…
thrifted coffee table makeover with tile tops [home theater room part 02]
catch the highlights for the step by step in my instagram story highlights here or watch the full process via…
graze & gather board — styled for fall as a diy fall centerpiece
make this diy fall centerpiece View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARA NEWHART🥂 Home + DIY (@neverskipbrunch)…
home theater makeover [part 01] installing new floors, wood accent wall, a light fixture makeover & velvet curtains
I’m showing you the step by step for phase one of my media room makeover. This week I’m tackling the…
powder bathroom makeover — diy wall trim with wallpaper [part 02]
check out the first phase of this project here — where I tackled diy tile and the vanity area makeover…
DIY homework station for kids: make this small spaces desk idea
watch the process to make a DIY homework station for kids: View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
diy paneled mirror: easy DIY gold industrial mirror
you’ll need materials PLYWOOD SQUARE MIRRORS GOLD SPRAY PAINT tools CIRCULAR SAW KREG RIP CUT JIG —OR— TABLE SAW BRAD…
diy built ins with pre-made cabinet
watch the process for this DIY Built Ins View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARA NEWHART🥂 Home…
How to Install New Flooring on your Own: installing new vinyl plank flooring with audacity
this post on how to install new vinyl flooring is sponsored by audacity flooring. how to install new vinyl flooring…
Difference Between Drill vs Hammer Drill vs Impact Driver
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powder bathroom makeover: how to diy tile + simple swaps [part 01]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARA NEWHART🥂 Home + DIY (@neverskipbrunch) NEXT — PART 02: powder bathroom…
DIY Plant Wall + Kitchen Plate Rack
View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARA NEWHART🥂 Home + DIY (@neverskipbrunch) shop the space. pin this…
mens closet makeover — diy closet built ins + space transformation
View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARA NEWHART🥂 Home + DIY (@neverskipbrunch) shop the space ▽
part 02 — breakfast nook diy: space makeover + small dining room ideas on a budget
breakfast nook makeover For part 2 of the breakfast makeover, I focused on the space — adding texture and pops…
part 01 — breakfast nook diy: furniture flip table and chairs
flipping furniture for the breakfast nook makeover Transforming a whole space all at once can get expensive — I wanted…
diy gold range hood — simple + renter-friendly appliance makeover
After swapping all my kitchen hardware to gold, I found myself wishing I had a gold range to match. I…
diy miter saw station — make a miter saw stand
Uplevel your diy game and get your miter saw off the floor with this easy diy miter saw station. Here’s…
choosing new door hardware + how to change door handles
Swapping your door hardware can seem intimidating if you’re new to diy home improvement or power tools, so I made…
power tools for beginners — the first 5 power tools you should buy
JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. 01. orbit sander Random orbit sanders have…
spray paint gold light fixtures — how to spray paint light fixture without removing
I’m breaking down the step-by-step for how to spray paint light fixtures without removing. Check out the video tutorial below…
diy console table with wheels — make this easy over-the-bed table and create a work from bed space
View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARA NEWHART🥂 Home + DIY (@neverskipbrunch)
diy sliding double door — make these modern diy barn doors
To maximize space in this guest bedroom, I decided to get rid of the closet door to eliminate the door…
diy half moon handles — make this modern barn door hardware for under $10
I was looking for some sleek modern hardware for these fluted barn doors I made, and found some brass half…
peel and stick wood wall diy: make a modern wood plank wall with no studs or power tools
How gorgeous is this accent wall?! You can make a modern wood plank wall super easily using peel…
diy epic trim wall design: bedroom trim wall
Check out the step-by-step tutorial below and don’t forget to pin this post for later. We created this epic trim…
phase 02: diy closet organization + makeover
Check out the before & after below and don’t forget to pin this post for later. jump to: the project…
modern door trim: diy doorway trim with crown moulding + add arches using corbels!
I’m sharing the full step-by-step for this project over on my instagram stories! Check out the step-by-step tutorial below…
you need this ladder duo for your diy projects! — gorilla multi-position ladder + work platform review
this post is sponsored by The Home Depot don’t forget to pin this post for later I LOVE a good…
building a spice rack: wall spice rack diy
Check out the step-by-step tutorial below and don’t forget to pin this post for later.
diy paint cabinet doors: how to paint cabinets for beginners
Check out the step-by-step tutorial below and don’t forget to pin this post for later. jump to: the project //…
caning cabinet doors diy with no power tools
Check out the step-by-step tutorial below and don’t forget to pin this post for later. diy caning cabinet doors and…
diy playhouse — playhouse frame / reading nook with repurposed crib mattress
I built a modern playhouse frame for the playroom and repurposed a crib mattress to transform it into a reading…
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diy a knitted throw pillow + blanket with loopy yarn [no knitting!]
It’s officially cozy season, and more time inside means its time to get making with cozy diys — even better…
modern diy stocking ladder — hang your stockings without a fireplace
Check out the step-by-step tutorial below and don’t forget to pin this post for later. @neverskipbrunch diy modern stocking ladder…
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diy concrete wall using grout [under $15]
For my guest room makeover, I want the space to have loft vibes so I added a concrete wall to…
easy diy herringbone bar top + gold metallic ikea pegboard hack
I’m creating an easy bar top for my office using plywood, wood plans for a herringbone pattern, some trim, and…
gold faucet upgrade: how to replace a bathroom faucet
Swapping a faucet might seem intimidating, but its usually actually pretty simple. Here’s my best tips for how I swapped…
MINI DIY POND: Make this Indoor or Patio Pond
It’s SO easy to make your own mini pond…its perfect for a small patio space and you can also keep…
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diy fall cozy cart + halloween candy cart [home depot kids workshop series]
I’m teaming up with The Home Depot to bring you monthly kids DIY workshops you can do at home! For…
How to create a fiber art wall hanging with yarn
Fiber art wall hangings are some of the coolest textured decor you can style on your walls. Since larger pieces…
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make a tic-tac-toe to go game [home depot kids workshop series]
I’m teaming up with The Home Depot to bring you monthly kids DIY workshops you can do at home! We’re…
how to style curtains and make them look expensive
If you want expensive looking curtains for cheap here are all the tricks and hacks you need to learn how…
electrical wiring basics
‘m breaking down some basics for electrical wiring. Wiring isn’t hard, but doing it the correct way is SO IMPORTANT…
how I got started with power tools + how you can learn too!
I’m breaking down how you can learn to use power tools to build show-stopping DIY projects (even solo! ?) Check…
How to Make Shower Curtain Art for Cheap [under $20]
In this #OneHourDIY project, we’re transforming a shower curtain into a piece of giant (over 5ft x 5ft!) wall art…
quote mark diy bookends + how to make an easy peel template for cutting wood
I created these bookends as part of the #buildathome challenge to add interest to my living room built ins and…
#onehourdiy: make a tray from tile by adding some chic hardware
In this #OneHourDIY project, we’re transforming a piece of tile into a chic and polished countertop tray by adding hardware….
how to diy a chic spray paint storage wall
This chic spray paint storage design creates a functional place to store your paint stash while creating a focal point…
“brunch babe” space — peak into my design process + orange tank project update
Time for a little update on my current space transformation! I’m always getting questions about my design process and requests…
10 amazing home & decor books to cozy up with for amazing inspo
Winter weather is in full swing and you might want to take a break from cleaning & organizing to just…
diy (giant) upholstered headboard + how to attach it to the wall
If you caught my GUEST BEDROOM REVEAL COLLAB WITH HOME DEPOT, you probably saw this statement headboard I made custom…
diy winter shower bundle
Shower bundles smell amazing and are a gorgeous way to add greenery to your shower and bring more plants into…
holiday shelf decor + diy merry & bright sign
Yay Christmas decor! I’m showing you how I styled my shelves for the holidays — plus a tutorial for a…
diy thanksgiving napkin rings — polymer clay tutorial
Napin rings are a small but significant part of your Thanksgiving table settings. I DIY-ed some chic napkin rings with…
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diy fabric pumpkin decor [no sew]
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Fall Wall Decor DIY
its time for fall decor, so I’m dishing up a fall leaf wall hanging tutorial thats ridiculously easy and super…
diy fall floral pumpkin centerpiece
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Elevated Cube Storage Makeover DIY with Vintage Vibes
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diy pom pom + wood fall decor sign
This DIY fall sign is a perfect way to create custom decor for your space that’s fun & festive. You…
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diy sunglasses holder displays [no power tools]
This DIY sunglasses holder gives you an easy and chic spot to grab your sunnies on the way out the…
4th of July Decor Ideas that You Can Repurpose After
You need to get festive with patriotic decor, but don’t want a ton of bright red and blue elements hanging…
diy mason jar silverware holder with ball®
These DIY Mason Jar silverware holders are a perfect addition for patio entertaining to wrangle your flatware and add some…
Get the Look: Anthropologie Inspired Hanging Planter DIY
Time for another #DIYProjectChallenge! For this project, I created a DIY version of a chic Anthropologie hanging planter for…
diy terrazo planter from a carton + recycle your cartons!
Today I’m showing you how to upcycle a carton into a trendy terrazzo planter + sharing a little bit about…
How to Convert Wire Shelves into Wood Floating Shelves
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Terracotta & Rope Coasters DIY
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Woven Mug Rug Tutorial // make this – S1 • E7
This is Episode 07 of my series, MAKE THIS! Today we’re making a Woven Mug Rug — or what other…
Easy DIY Sunglass Holder
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plush pom pom party rug – make any size // make this – S1 • E6
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DIY Wall Art — Giant Paper Flower Tutorial
Paper flowers are an adorable addition to any wall. They last far longer than real blooms ever could and add a gorgeous fresh feel and fun pop of…
Cute DIY Wrapped Charger Cord // make this – S1 • E5
Welcome to Episode 05 of my series, MAKE THIS! Today I’ve got a wrapped charger cord tutorial — we’re zazzing…
Tipsy Herb Garden DIY
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diy this macrame vibe wall hanging // make this – S1 • E4
Welcome to Episode 04 of my series, MAKE THIS! Today we’re making a macrame-inspired wall hanging that won’t take very…
Midcentury Modern Plant Stand DIY
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how to make perfect pom poms // make this – S1 • E3
This is Episode 03 of my series, MAKE THIS! Season 01, YARN IT is all about yarn. If you aren’t caught up,…
boho fringe basket // make this — S1 • E2
This is Episode 02 of my new series, MAKE THIS! Season 01, YARN IT is all about yarn. In Episode 01: ULTIMATE TASSEL…
ultimate tassel tutorial // make this — S1 • E1
Welcome to my new series, MAKE THIS! Season 01 is all about yarn — today I’m showing you the 4…
Fun Cheers Canvas Wall Art DIY with Layered Stencils
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Mini Valentine’s Day Bouquets
I’m showing you how to make mini bouquets for V-Day with some super cute patterns that I drew and turned…
Make this Chic DIY Jewelry Statement Wall for Under $65
If you’ve got an extensive jewelry collection, you can never have too many jewelry storage options. I did a jewelry display…
How to Make DIY Marquee Letters – 2 Versions
Making your own marquee lights is actually super easy.
This DIY shows you two options to make them via a metal or wooden letter. Because you can never have too much light.
The letters I used can be found at most craft or home decor stores, then I used two different string lights – a larger raw-bulb version and then a smaller plastic LED version. Both patio string lights or holiday lights work.
how to make a diy blanket ladder under $60
I’m showing you how to make a DIY blanket ladder that has industrial pipe rungs. This DIY is super simple and you won’t need screws or much woodworking experience to make it!
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organize your devices with an easy diy basket charging station
If your electronics are often found scattered across your counter and the tangle of cords stresses you out, this is…
DIY Entryway Bench Tutorial for Under $12
I walk you through building a simple modern entryway bench step-by-step. Watch the video below for the full how-to and…
See how to Transform Outdated Chairs into Modern Farmhouse Chairs
Re-loved furniture can add so much personality and interest to your space. Not to mention you can get an amazing custom look for the fraction of the price.
I gave these chairs a full makeover and made a video to give you the play by play.
How to Make a Modern Industrial Corbel Sconce Light
If your room could use a little extra light, but you need something more interesting than a floor or table lamp that still doesn’t require electrical installation, this industrial corbel sconce might be your perfect fit.
DIY Holiday Wreath: How to make a Gold Hoop Christmas Wreath
DIY gold hoop Christmas wreath [dropcap]G[/dropcap]reenery is one of the best parts of holiday decor. It can make any winter space…
Super Easy DIY Jewelry Holder that Doubles as Decor
jewelry is an exclamation point [dropcap]G[/dropcap]reat design is both functional and fabulous — which is true of any kind of home decor. This DIY…
Tiki Wine Bottle DIY
wine a little. laugh a lot. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]armer weather and outdoor living are just a couple short weeks away. One of the parts about…
Sweet Rose Sugar & Salt Scrub DIY [Repurpose your V-Day Roses!]
Keep the love coming after Valentine’s Day with a little DIY spa. If you tuned into my 4 steps to…
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I’m a designer + diy queen on a mission to empower everyday women to pick up power tools and take charge of creating spaces they’re obsessed with.
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