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Japandi Interior Design: How to Infuse Your Home with a Cozy Cool Vibe

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Love the cozy meets elegant look of a Japandi space? Learn all about Japandi interior design and how to get the look in your own home. Blending design styles is not at all uncommon. There are so many ways you

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6 Places to Find Affordable (Or Free!) Reclaimed Building Materials

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Building a home? Who says all the building materials have to be brand new? Reclaimed building materials are a much more sustainable option and can often save you money.  Plus, reclaimed materials and fixtures can add a level of character to

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Benefits of Container Living + 5 Container Homes for Sale Right Now

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There are so many reasons to live in a container home – and so many places to find container homes for sale right now! I’m sure that whoever first built a home using a shipping container was thought to be

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips on How to Clean Old Wood Furniture

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Are you the proud owner of a vintage or antique wooden chair, dresser or table? If so, these five tips on how to clean old wood furniture are a must! There’s nothing like wood to give your home that warm,

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3 Things You Need to Know About Living Off the Grid

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Living off the grid is a dream for many. But it can be hard if you don’t know where to start. Here are three helpful tips to inform and inspire! While we don’t live fully off the grid, we do

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5 Helpful Beginner Tips for Making Candles at Home

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Have you always wanted to give candle-making a try, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are five beginner-friendly tips for making candles. Who else here loves a good candle? Because I sure do! Aside from being pretty and relaxing, the

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15 Eco-Friendly Furniture Brands to Help You Create an Interior Oasis

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One of the most sustainable things you can do when outfitting your home is to choose eco friendly furniture. Why? Because conventionally-made furniture has a pretty big environmental impact. For example, unsustainably harvested wood products harm forests and eco-systems, commonly

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A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Pick Paint Colors for Your Home

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Trying to figure out how to pick paint colors for your home and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices? This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process. So you can feel confident that you’re going to love

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The Many Benefits of Downsizing Your Home

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More and more people are shrinking their home life in favour of smaller houses. Here are a few of the many benefits of downsizing your home. Thinking of downsizing your home? Good for you! Smaller homes can save you money,

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How to Make a Simple DIY Paper Garland from Old Book Pages

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This DIY paper garland is both simple and beautiful. Plus, it repurposes old book pages – making it eco-conscious too! One of my favourite DIYs on Of Houses and Trees are the book page paper orbs I made several years

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