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Over on the blog today, I'm chatting about color sorting books - why to do it, how to do it, and when it's really not necessary (gasp!)

If you've been wondering why so many professional organizers and design gurus swear by color sorting books or you're just not sold on the idea, this is the read for you!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/color-sort-books/
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The bedroom my two youngest boys shared in our North Carolina home ranks among my favorite bedrooms...EVER! The mural, the rug, the vintage beds...I loved all of it! 💙

This room was spacious, fun, functional…and my boys STILL miss it! I've got the full final tour (finally!) up over on the blog today!

@thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/boys-shared-bedroom/
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I've always wondered if peel and stick floor tiles were a viable option for rental floors, so I gave them a try on our fireplace hearth. Today over on the blog, I'm showing exactly how they removed, if they left damage behind, and if I recommend them to renters after all! 

@thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/floor-pops-tile-review/

#peelandstick #rentaldecor #rentalfloors #floorpops #floortiles #peelandstickflooring
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Over on the blog today, I'm sharing a "final" tour of the office/craft room in our North Carolina home!

This room features some really smart, beautiful moments, but also reveals the reality of our nomadic lifestyle: ideas never realized because I simply ran out of time!

You can take the full tour here: @thehomesihavemade 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/nc-office-craft-room-reveal/
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Oh, hi! 👋 Look who's back on the blog today! 🫣 After 5 months away, I'm popping in with a life update, including where I've been, what we've been up to, and what's coming next for The Homes I Have Made ❤️

https://thehomesihavemade.com/coffee-break-59/
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When you’re moving, it’s fairly obvious what to do with your picture frames, dishes, clothes, etc.

But what about your real, live plants?🪴🌿🍃

While you CAN move plants...the time, cost, and effort required will vary dramatically based on how far you’re moving, where to, and how long you’ll be between homes. 

After 10+ moves, I’ve seen all sorts of approaches to moving with plants, so I put together a practical guide to if, when, and how to do it successfully!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/how-to-move-with-plants/
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There is just something about the warmer weather and brighter sunshine that makes me crave a lighter house! Which means...it's YARD SALE time! 🙌

If you too are gearing up to hold a yard sale this spring, be sure stop by the blog to see my tried-and-true process for conducting a sale that gets rid of your stuff AND makes good money too!

https://thehomesihavemade.com/the-ultimate-garage-sale-prep-kit-a-free-printable/
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For YEARS, I avoided peel and stick tile in our rental homes, out of fear that we wouldn't be able to remove it damage-free.

I finally gave it a try (with a renter-friendly twist!) but still wasn't 100% sure it would come down cleanly.

Over on the blog today, I'm (finally!) revealing the removal process of this peel and stick subway tile and sharing if I'll ever try this kind of upgrade in our rentals again!
https://thehomesihavemade.com/peel-and-stick-tile-rental/
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More than any other project we attempted in our NC rental, everyone was MOST eager to know if our peel and stick subway tile backsplash REALLY came down without damaging the walls. 🧐

Well, I've (finally!) recovered from the trauma of the removal (kidding...sorta) to break down the removal process in detail. 😆

Over on the blog today, I'm answering: did it work, was there damage, and would I ever do it again?

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/peel-and-stick-tile-rental/
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Every time we move, we always have a stack of paint cans to get rid of. And it’s usually an ordeal to find places to safely and legally drop them. 🙄

But on our most recent move, we discovered a trick that allowed us to (safely) toss paint cans right into our usual trash, and it was a serious time saver! 🙌

Do you have some paint cans you need to get rid of? Here's how! https://thehomesihavemade.com/how-to-dispose-of-paint/
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One of my most-popular labeling sets just got a refresh! 🙌 Now featuring 45 unique labels in 13 different colors, it's now easier than every to label every item in your linen closet, mudroom, laundry room, etc!

Stop by the blog to check out this new labeling template!
https://thehomesihavemade.com/free-household-label-cut-files-for-ecutter-machines/
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Over on the blog today, I'm sharing ALL the details of our dining room makeover. 😍

I REALLY pushed the limits of what's possible with rental decor on this one, and the result is one of my favorite spaces...ever!

Take the full tour here: @thehomesihavemade 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/rental-dining-room-makeover/
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After 20 years of professional movers handling every aspect of our military moves, last year Greg and I tackled our very first “DITY” move! 😎

Even though we had NEVER packed our own boxes or loaded our own truck, our ample observation time over the years helped us predict what moving supplies we really, truly needed.

Over on the blog today, I’m breaking down the moving supplies we bought, loved, and highly recommend for your next move!
See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/moving-supplies-list/
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Do you have storage bins in your garage, attic, basement (anywhere!) that need some labels ASAP? Skip the fancy cutting machine and vinyl and extra work and watch how these storage bins labels come together in mere minutes! All you have to do is download -> type -> print -> tear apart -> insert!

It doesn't get much easier than that!#storage #storagesolutions #storage #storageideas #storagebin #storagebins #labels #labelsticker #avery
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Anyone else labeling some garage or basement storage bins (now that all your holiday decor is packed up)?!? 😎

Over on the blog, I'm sharing my (NEW!) favorite way to label our storage bins. 

And spoiler: it's one of my quickest AND easiest labeling DIYs ever! 🙌

See the full how-to here: @thehomesihavemade 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/storage-bin-labels/
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With Christmas fast approaching, you might be starting to scramble for some hard-to-shop people on your list. 🎁

So over on the blog today, I’m sharing 30+ DIY Christmas Gift Ideas that are all thoughtful and budget-friendly but also easy and quick enough to make in time for your next gift exchange…even if it’s tomorrow!

See it: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/16-diy-christmas-gifts-still-time-make/
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Glitter pinecones are an EASY and CHEAP way to add a lot of sparkle to your Christmas decor. 🤩

Over on the blog today, I'm breaking down the easy-but-messy way to make them, as well as lots of different ways to use them throughout your holiday home!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/glittered-pinecones/
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We love using a simple paper chain to count down the days until Christmas!

Over on the blog, I'm sharing everything you need to make one for your family, including a video tutorial and ready-to-use templates!

https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-christmas-countdown-chain/
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We LOVE to countdown the 25 days until Christmas with a FUN family activity each day!

Over on the blog, I put together a (VERY) comprehensive list of our family favorites  that we try to incorporate every holiday season!

Check it all out here: 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/christmas-activities-for-families/
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Love the idea of counting down the 25 days until Christmas with fun family activities but worry about adding more to an already busy season? 

🎄 My SIMPLE process (combined with some cute printables!) will help you easily plan out a full season of family fun that doesn't add stress OR break your holiday budget!

https://thehomesihavemade.com/plan-25-days-of-christmas-activities/
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Do you have built-in bookshelves but you're just not sure what to put on them?

Skip the meaningless home decor accessories, and instead learn how to use your regular, real life items to make a super style statement!

@thehomesihavemade 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/how-to-style-bookshelves/
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In this month's Coffee Break post, I'm answering a bunch of reader questions about moving our military kids: 

⭐️ How they like it
⭐️ How we tell them
⭐️ What they say is the hardest part
⭐️ and more!

Stop by the blog and take a break with me!
The Homes I Have Made @thehomesihavemade 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/coffee-break-57/
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If there's one great thing about moving every few years, it's that you get to try, try, (and try!) again! 💎

I'm not sure why it took me 10 moves to (finally) figure out how to safely and easily move all my jewelry...but apparently, the 10th time is the charm! 💍

Check out my favorite jewelry packing solution over on the blog today! 
@thehomesihavemade The Homes I Have Made 
https://thehomesihavemade.com/pack-jewelry-for-moving/
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If there’s one great thing about moving every few years, it’s that you get to try, try, (and try!) again! 💎

I’m not sure why it took me 10 moves to (finally) figure out how to safely and easily move all my jewelry...but apparently, the 10th time is the charm! 💍

Check out my favorite jewelry packing solution over on the blog today! 

https://thehomesihavemade.com/pack-jewelry-for-moving/
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