Latest articles by Ruth Jackson
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Real Costs: These decorative double doors cost less than $1k to DIYBlogger Ruth Jackson turned plain double doors into 1930s-style decorative French doors on a budget. Here's how she did it.
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11 wallpaper project ideas to freshen up your home in under 2 hoursOne roll, regular or peel-and-stick wallpaper projects for an impactful but budget-friendly refresh
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8 thrifted Christmas decor finds that double up as unique holiday giftsDon't let thrifted Christmas decor pass you by. These picks will double up as unique gifts too. Helping you make the most of your budget as you up your holiday game.
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Before & After: Neglected guest room turned charming retreatDIYer Ruth Jackson transformed a tired guest room into a charming retreat, ripe for overnight stays. Fresh paint, thrifty finds, and repurposed drapes marry old and new in this Colonial Revival’s visitor lair.
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How to carve out and organize a cleaning closetFour steps to tricking out your very own cleaning closet – your passport to true adulthood awaits.
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How to refresh wood floors using gel stain for a simple and budget-friendly DIYStain wooden floors using a gel stain to bring them back to life, for under $50.
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Real Costs: A deserted bedroom becomes a double use bunk room with lots of blueA seventy square foot, deserted bedroom turned charming, treehouse bunk room for $1,300.
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Real Costs: Maxing out our mini mudroom for under $900Iowa-based DIYer, Ruth Jackson, treated her tiny mudroom to a gorgeous transformation. Complete with a lattice accent wall...
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Transform basic cabinets with these DIY mirrored door insetsTake your cabinets to the next level with this easy and inexpensive DIY from blogger Ruth Jackson
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How to paint classic checkerboard floors: One DIYer shares how to get this coveted look on a dimeCheckerboard floors are back, and if you want to get the look without ripping out your ex, here's an easy way to DIY your own tired, wood floors into checkered glory
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Hosting visitors for the first time in ages? Here's how to prep your guest roomWhether your guest room has doubled as an office, a classroom, or a storage space this last year, here's how to get it check-in ready once again.
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How to decorate with thrift store art for high-end style on a budgetThrift store art is a decorating secret of savvy DIYers and high-end designers alike. Here's how to find, upcycle, and spruce up this wallet-friendly wall décor.
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Create a faux antique mirror with this clever (and inexpensive) DIY techniqueChampagne taste on a beer budget? Try this faux antique mirror DIY that only looks expensive...
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How one DIYer created a raffia IKEA wardrobe for thousands less than its designer dupeAn Iowa-based DIYer gave old IKEA wardrobes an update, and the result might be one of our favorite IKEA hacks ever.
