Outdoor Furniture Materials: 50+ Pros & Cons!

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Here's a list of materials commonly used in outdoor furniture, along with their pros and cons: WOOD: Pros: Natural and aesthetically pleasing. Durable and long-lasting if properly maintained. Can be refinished or painted to change appearance. Cons: Susceptible to rot, decay, and insect damage. Requires regular maintenance such as sealing and staining. Can be more expensive compared to other materials. ALUMINUM: Pros: Lightweight and easy to move. Resistant to rust and corrosion. Low maintenance and…

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Cabinet Above Fridge: How to Make It Look Good + Reachable Without a Stepstool!

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So, I kinda hate the spaces above refrigerators. Any "cabinet above fridge" setup is usually GENERIC. (Think two cabinets opening to the side—you know the kind.) HARD TO REACH. WASTED SPACE. (See #2.) And yet, there they are: big, awkward spaces above our refrigerators that can't be left open because random junk will just accumulate there and get pushed back until things fall behind the refrigerator and then you've got mo' problems. So we put…

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Our #1 (EASY!) Laundry Room Decor Tip!

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Today we're sharing our #1 SUPER EASY laundry room decor tip! No, it's not "Add a sign telling you to wash your laundry" or "Put out all your functional laundry items in decorative glass jars" (and actually, I'd advise against both those things, but more on that below!). similar baskets | laundry cabinet Our #1 laundry room decor tip is this: Add something woven! Why should you do this? Read on for 3 reasons &…

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See The Last 10 Things We Ordered Online!

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You can tell a lot about a person by looking at their checkbook, right? Well, while we're not showing you our checkbook (partially because we don't even have a checkbook anymore 🤗 ), we WILL show you the last 10 items we ordered off Amazon, which we thought might be fun for y'all to see! a.k.a. Get to know us even better! 😂 (Feel free to sing "Getting to Know You" while reading this because…

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The Shockingly Least Expensive Update We Made In Our Kitchen Remodel!

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We've not only done this air switch in our own kitchen updates, but we've also recommended it to clients trying not to busy up their backsplashes with extra switches for their garbage disposal! "How does it work?" You literally just push a button right there to turn your garbage disposal on/off, and you're done. No switches to lean over your counter for or reach for. air switch / Kitchen Organization & Design Bundles "Is it…

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Slide Out: 3 Genius Tips for Your Pull Out Cutting Board Drawer!

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This "hidden" pull out cutting board drawer was another one of my kitchen fantasies! (Yes, I had a number of crazy kitchen fantasies which became reality!) When I'm chopping a bunch of veggies, I usually fill up my cutting board fast. It takes extra time to stop chopping or dicing, go empty the tray into the garbage, and then continue. And time is of the essence when you have a hungry family (a.k.a. young, tired,…

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NEW! We’re Sharing Our DIY Plans & Design Guides!

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Introducing our new "Plans & Design Guides" section of the blog here! DESIGN GUIDES If you're not quite sure you're ready for our full design services (or your budget just doesn't allow it right now), dip your toes in the water with one of our budget-friendly Design Guides! In these, we'll be focusing on specific areas of your home that you're looking for help in...especially organization and storage! Today we're kicking things off with our…

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How to Create a Quick-n-Easy Outdoor Sink Cover!

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Looking for outdoor sink cover ideas? Today we're sharing how to not only protect your outdoor sink but why and how an outdoor kitchen sink cover can help you! OUTDOOR SINK COVER Why We Created the Sink Cover We Did. While I'd love to be able to tell you we thought this through perfectly before pulling the trigger on our last-minute outdoor kitchen decision, the truth is we didn't do it perfectly. Two things we…

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Mudroom Bench: The 5 Ultimate Ideas for What to Do (and Not Do!) Below Yours!

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Looking for the best mudroom bench setup—and wondering whether to do drawers, shelves, baskets, or something else? You're in the right place! We're a successful Design Architect and Building Engineer husband/wife team who do just about everything inside and outside of homes...(!) ...and today we're showing you how to create your entryway bench with shoe storage in the simplest, cleanest way possible! We'll also answer popular questions like: How much does it cost to build…

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If Your House Looks Perfect 24/7, Please See a Doctor!

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Interior decor & home expectations vs reality. It's impossible to count how many times we've heard people express dismay at the immaculately clean, beautiful home photos they saw somewhere on the internet. Including—much to my horror—mine. Why am I horrified? Because it's not true or accurate! And the truth is, our house does not always look like these photos! When this subject recently came up with someone (who, incidentally, had never been inside our home—she'd…

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