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Just because you’re a renter doesn’t mean you can’t live in a home you love! We’ve been renters for 17 years in 9 different properties, and I’ve made it my mission to transform each and every one with all temporary touches.

This collection of tutorials will help you makeover any space in your apartment or rental without risking your security deposit!

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The Best Way to Line Drawers & Shelves with Pretty Paper

What You Need To Know About Changing Light Fixtures In Your Rental

Renter Friendly Fireplace Makeover with Peel & Stick Tiles

Easy DIY Board & Batten Accent Wall (Even Renters Can Do)

Renter-Friendly Laundry Room Makeover with Easy DIYs

“First Year Here” Home Tour | Camp Lejeune, NC

Solid Wallpaper | What It Is + Ideas for Using It

12+ Totally Temporary Ways to Update Rental Walls

How to Cover Ugly Rental Bathroom Floors with a Vinyl Mat

Hide That Ugly Washer Hookup | Quick, Cheap, Easy!

How to Install a Peel & Stick Tile Backsplash In a Rental (Without Damage!)

The Easiest Way to Organize Any Drawer In Your Home

How to Make Your Own (Cheap) Bathroom Tile Stickers

Installing Your Own Blinds or Shades | It’s Easier Than You Think!

10 Things You CAN Paint In Your Rental (+5 Things You Probably Shouldn’t)

How to Organize Ziplock Bags (With or Without a Drawer!)

A DIY Butcher Block Island Countertop (Anyone Can Do!)

Renter Friendly Wall Sconces…Without Hard Wiring or Puck Lights!

How to Hide TV Wires Above a Fireplace (When You Can’t Go Through the Wall)

How to Shiplap a Kitchen Island with Command Strips

How to Set Up a Functional Kitchen Coffee Station (& Save Serious Space!)

Look for Less: How to Stencil a Wall to Look Like Wallpaper

Effective Ways to Get Rid of the Mildew Smell In Your Rental

Wallpapering a Whole Room Versus an Accent Wall | What I Learned

Can You Put Peel and Stick Wallpaper on the Floor?

How to Remove Vertical Blinds | It’s Easier Than You Think

How to Wallpaper the Back of a Bookcase | Step-by-Step

Stenciling a Wall Using Cricut’s Smart Stencil

Wallpapering a Stairwell | Tips You Need to Know!

What Kitchen Color Schemes Work With Oak Cabinets?

How to Remove Command Strips (Without Damaging Your Walls!)

DIY Polka Dot Wall | An Easy 1-Hour Project!

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There are very few things that will keep my 4-year-old entertained longer than 30 minutes, but kinetic sand is definitely one of them! 🙌🏻

Over time, we’ve accumulated a nice little collection of sand and tools, but it became a scattered mess that was hard for him to find and play with. 😩

So I assembled an easy-carry kinetic sand caddy and we’re BOTH loving it! 😎

Stop by the blog today to see what we’re using and why it’s working so well!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/how-to-store-kinetic-sand/

#getorganized #organization #organizedhome #organizedkids #organizedmom #kineticsand #kidscrafts #craftorganization #craftsupplies

We turned an un-used corner of our large family room into a kids art station! 🙌🏻

But it took some trial-and-error to make it a space they love but is easy to keep tidy too! 👌

Here’s a little tour of our art corner plus my top tips for creating a fun AND functional spot for kiddos to craft!

https://thehomesihavemade.com/kids-art-station/

#getorganized #organization #organizedkids #organizedmom #kidscrafts #organizedhome #craftsupplies #craftsupplyorganization #craftorganization #playroominspo #playroomdecor

It’s Coffee Break Friday, friends! ☕️

In this month’s behind-the-blog break, I’m chatting about:

⭐️ Taylor Swift (I mean, who isn’t these days?)
⭐️ A funny thing that happens each time we move (maybe it happens to you too?)
⭐️ And how I first got started decorating our rentals!
This one’s a good one, friends. So grab a cup and let’s catch up!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/coffee-break-48/

These days, we are constantly running from one kid activity to the next. 🤪

And the scramble to have the right gear at the right time has been a bit...ummm...stressful! 😩

So I whipped up some dedicated sacks for each activity, and now we just grab-and-go! 🤗

Full how-to on the blog today!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/custom-drawstring-backpacks/

#cricut #cricutmade #cricutideas #cricutironon #htv #organizedmom #organizedmama #organizedkids #drawstringbag #cricutprojects

One of my favorite rental “hacks” is to skip long curtains in favor of valances. 😎

They tend to be a quicker, easier, AND cheaper way to put something (rather than nothing) on your windows!

Over on the blog today, I’m breaking down 6 different ways to DIY some window valances.

No matter your style, there is surely a version that can work in your home! 🙌🏻

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-window-valance-ideas/

#diyhomedecor #rentaldecor #windowtreatments #valance #homedecor #homedecorating #rentalliving #rentallife

Storing small kitchen appliances...like the blender, waffle maker, mixer, and more...can be really tricky when all you have are small kitchen cabinets 🧇

But with some clever tricks, you CAN store these items in a way that’s accessible and tidy too! 🙌🏻

I just gave our appliance cabinet a fresh makeover, and I’m sharing all my organizational tips and tricks over on the blog today! 😎

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/small-kitchen-appliance-storage/

#getorganized #organizinginspo #organizedhome #organizedmom #organizedkitchen #kitchencabinets #kitchenorganizer #smallappliances #diyhomedecor