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I looooooooove getting our home more organized with my @cricut 🙌🏻😍

See it all here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-acrylic-wall-calendar-with-cricut/

#vinylcrafts #cricutvinyl #cricutvinylprojects #organization #getorganized #organizedhome #diy #diyblog #diyblogger #mealplanning #mealplanner #mealplanningtips #wallcalendar #acrylic #acyliccalendars #calendar #planner #planneraddict

8 months ago, I scored a set of solid wood dining chairs for $90, and I couldn't WAIT to give them a makeover (I mean, just look at that pure excitement! 👆)

Little did I know then that repainting dining chairs would almost be my undoing 😂

But with the guidance of my good friend @lillyandcedar, I was ultimately able to breath fresh life into these ugly chairs, and they sure look AMAZING now! (Swipe to see their new look 🙌🏻)

The full makeover story is live on the blog today (and if you love gooooooood furniture flips, be sure to follow my girl: @lillyandcedar)

See it all here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/install-peel-stick-tile-backsplash-in-rental/

#furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture #paintedchairs #painteddiningchairs #diningchairs #furnitureflip #whitefurniture #furnituremakeover #diy #diyblogger #diyhomedecor #thriftstorefinds #thrifted

I’m organizing this messy cabinet today over on the blog! 👆

Do you know this one simple trick ultimately keeps your cabinets tidy but everything easy to find?!? 🤯

Who knew 5 mins can make such a difference?! 🙌🏻

See it all: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/organize-food-storage-containers/

#organization #getorganised #organizinginspo #organizedkitchen #kitchencabinets #organizedcabinets #rentalkitchen #organizer #organizedmom #diyblogger #kitchendesign #kitchenorganizing #kitchenorganizer

“How did you install REAL subway tile in your rental kitchen?”

👆That’s the question I’ve gotten a TON in the last few months! But the truth is...our subway tile sure looks real, but it isn’t 🤭 and I used a few clever tricks to make sure it’s *totally temporary* and *100% damage free*! 🙌🏻

Stop by the blog today to see exactly how I pulled off this awesome transformation!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/install-peel-stick-tile-backsplash-in-rental/

#rental #rentaldecor #rentalhome #rentalhomedecor #rentalhacks #rentalkitchen #militarybasehousing #basehousing #militarylife #militarywifelife #militaryhousingdecor #milspouse #backsplash #peelandstick #peelandsticktiles #peelandstickbacksplash #diy #diyblogger #diyhomedecor

(Almost) nothing makes me happier than an organized drawer! 😂🤓

But I hate buying new or expensive organizers when our needs change over and over and over.

Thankfully...making your own with leftover Amazon boxes is a quick DIY that makes ALL the difference!

Over on the blog today, I’m breaking the entire (easy!) process I used to organize this 👆 kid’s art drawer!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-drawer-dividers-using-what-youve-go/

#organization #getorganized #drawer #drawerorganization #drawerorganizer #organizeddrawers #drawerdividers #artsupplies #organizedartsupplies #kidspace #organizedhome #diy #diyhomeprojects #homeblogger

I’m constantly pushing the envelope on removable ways to update our rental...and my latest experiment: our bathroom tile floor! 👆

If I purchased “bathroom tile stickers,” this project could have cost me over $800 😆 So of course...I DIY’d my own with my @cricut for about $50! 😎

Over on the blog today, I’m breaking this ENTIRE floor makeover project down! If you’ve got ugly or dated flooring in your home...this one is a must-see!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/make-bathroom-tile-stickers/

#rent #rental #rentaldecor #rentalfloor #flooring #rentalliving #rentalhacks #vinyldecals #vinylcrafts #floordecor #floordesign #cricutvinyl #cricutvinylprojects #tiledesign #tilefloor #militarybasehousing #basehousing #militarylife #milspouse

Cleaning up is definitely the worst part of painting a room…but maybe it’s not as bad as you think with this 👆 trick! 🙌🏻

#diyhomedecor #homehacks #diyblogger #painting #tipsandtricks #rentallife

Ya’ll know I’ll put a label on practically anything, so of course I labeled our Easter baskets! 😂

Kidding aside, these adorable basket tags come together quicker and easier than you might think (just your printer and iron!)...and you STILL have time to make them before the Easter Bunny comes!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/easter-basket-tags/

#easterbasket #eastercrafts #eastertablescape #easterbasketideas #easterbaskettags #nametag #nufun #woodtransfer #crafts #diyeaster #woodcrafts #labeling

“Were you allowed to paint that?"

👆 It's a question I frequently get from readers!

But having lived in 9 different rental homes over the last 16 years, I've learned A LOT about what surfaces you CAN paint (without risking your security deposit)...and some of them might even surprise you!

Over on the blog today, I’m highlighting 10 different areas you can safely paint in a rental (and 5 you’ll need to learn to love exactly as they are!)

See it here: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/what-can-you-paint-in-a-rental/

#rental #rentals #rentalproperty #rentaldecor #rentalhome #rentallife #militarylife #militarybasehousing #basehousing #milspouse #milspo #paintedwalls #diy #diyhomedecor #diyhome #diyhomeimprovement #diyhomedecorating

I’m obsessed. My kids are obsessed. And I pretty much want to put it on AAAALL the things! 😂

Diving deep into Cricut’s new Color Changing Vinyl over on the blog today and sharing everything you’ll want to know before tackling your first mesmerizing project! 😍

See it here: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/cricut-color-changing-vinyl/

#cricut #cricuttutorial #cricutmade #cricutvinyl #colorchanging #colorchangingcups #cricutmaker #cricutexplore #cricutexploreair2 #cricutjoy #diyblogger #diyhomedecor @cricut

I’ve been LOVING the plastic baggie organizers I’ve been seeing everywhere. But since our kitchen is low on drawer space, I didn’t think it was a solution for us. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Until I realized they aren’t just for drawers! 🙌🏻

Stop by the blog today to see where I hung this awesome organizer! 😍

See it here: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/organize-ziplock-bags/

#organization #getorganized #organizedkitchen #organizedpantry #pantryorganization #pantrygoals #ziploc #ziplock #ziplockbag #diyhomeprojects #diyhome #rentalliving #rentallife

Swapping out kitchen counters is often perceived as complicated, expensive, and...permanent!

(Which is probably why renters usually resort to peel-and-stick products to cover ugly counters instead.)

But swapping out a countertop…especially on an island…can (oftentimes) be as easy as un-doing a few screws!

Today over on the blog, I’m breaking down exactly why and how we installed this👆butcher block island countertop to completely transform our rental kitchen! 🙌

This might be one of my favorite "rental hacks" ever!

See it: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-butcher-block-island-countertop/

#renter #rentaldecor #rentalkitchen #rentalhacks #rentalliving #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration #kitcheninspo #kitchenisland #kitchenremodel #butcherblock
#diy #diyhomedecor

Making custom return address labels is one of the easiest labeling projects you can tackle with your Cricut machine! 😎

But the steps will differ a bit based on which machine you have! 💌

Over on the blog today, I'm breaking down BOTH methods for making totally custom return address labels (including some made with that oh-so-shiny NEW silver @cricut Smart Label 😍)

See it: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/return-address-labels-with-cricut/

#cricutmade #cricuttutorial #cricut #cricutlife #cricutlove #cricutlabels #smartlabel #cricutjoy #cricutmaker #cricutexplore #cricutvinyl #cricutvinylprojects #cricutcards #label #happymail

If there’s one thing our current home has, it’s closets! 🤗

And with many of our larger decor projects out of the way, I’m slowly making my way through each one. 🙌🏻

Today over on the blog, I’m giving a tour of our organized bathroom closet and sharing my very best tips for creating functional storage that looks pretty great too! 👊🏻

See it: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/how-to-organize-a-bathroom-closet/

#organization #organized #getorganized #bathroomshelves #bathroomorganization #bathroomsofinstagram #bathroomorganizer #closetorganization #closetgoals #closetsofinstagram #shelfie #organizedmom #diyblogger #rentalliving #rentaldecor

Lately, I've gotten LOTS of questions about how we hung these gorgeous sconces in our rental! 👆

So over on the blog today, I'm sharing a "new to me" product that allows you to light up pretty much ANY light fixture without hard wiring (and it might not be what you think it is!) 🤗 😉

See it: @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/renter-friendly-wall-sconces/

#rental #rentalproperty #rentallighting #rentaldecor #rentallife #renter #renterfriendly #renterfriendlydecor #lighting #lightinstallation #lightinghacks #sconces #wallsconce #wallsconces #diyblogger #militaryhousingdecor #milspouse #militarylife

The most logical place for the TV in our current living room was above the fireplace mantel. But without an outlet nearby, we had quite the “ugly cord” situation. 😩

It took a bit of creativity AND patience, but we have finally conquered our mess of cords...without drilling through our rental walls!

Stop by the blog today to see exactly what we did and what we used for this tricky TV-over-fireplace setup!

See the full tutorial! @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/hide-tv-wires-above-fireplace/

#rental #rentalliving #rentalhacks #rentallife #rentaldecor #fireplacemakeover #fireplacedecor #cordless #cords #organization #organizer #sleeksocket #diyhomedecor #diyblogger

Do you put labels on your kids' dresser drawers? 👚

Years ago, we put some simple text labels on my oldest son's drawers, and they were a total game changer. No more drawers crammed full of AAALLL the clothes!

Now that my younger two kids are helping with the laundry too, I pulled out this tried-and-true labelling trick...but gave it an adorable upgrade with the help of my @cricut 🙌🏻

Over on the blog today, I'm showing how easy these Dresser Drawer Labels are (and how helpful they can be)!

See the full tutorial! @thehomesihavemade

https://thehomesihavemade.com/dresser-drawer-labels-with-cricut/

#cricut #cricutmade #cricutcreated #cricutlabels #cricutlife #cricutprojects #cricutvinyl #cricutvinylprojects #labeldesign #labeling #labellove #organization #kidorganization #clothesorganizer #dressermakeover #dressers #dresserorganization

Yep...that's REAL shiplap on our rental kitchen island 🤗 But I didn't use a single nail or drop of glue to hang it...I used Command Strips instead! 😱

Over on the blog today, I'm sharing the full step-by-step tutorial for this renter-friendly upgrade.

Very few projects come together as quickly and seamlessly as this one...and the before and after is quite jaw dropping! 👉🏻

If you are looking for instant transformation in your kitchen, this is a great DIY to try!

See the full tutorial! @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/shiplap-a-kitchen-island-with-command-strips/

@3m #rental #rentaldecor #commandstrips #peelandstick #removable #rentalhome #rentalhacks #kitchenisland #shiplap #diyhomedecor #diyblogger #bhghome #bhgstyle #rentalliving #rentalkitchen #kitchenmakeover #shiplaplove #shiplapwalls

How it started...versus...how it's going! 👉🏻

One of my favorite things we did in our current rental kitchen was transform this empty nook into an at-home coffee station! ☕️

And not so much because I love coffee (which I do!), but more because this one addition actually SAVED us serious storage space elsewhere!

Over on the blog today, I'm giving a tour of our kitchen coffee station and sharing my best tips for setting one up in your own home!

See the full tutorial! @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/kitchen-coffee-station/

#coffeestation #coffeetime #coffeebreak #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenorganization #kitchen #kitchendetails #rentalproperty #rentaldecor #rentalsolutions

For the focal wall in our family room, I wanted something fun but also relatively inexpensive (and obviously renter-friendly!) So I decided to give stenciling a try for the first time with @cuttingedgestencils #gifted

Whoa, baby...this was quite the project! 😂 😅

Over on the blog today, I’m sharing the entire process...including my biggest lessons learned and whether I think stenciling is a good alternative to more-expensive wallpaper!

See the full tutorial! @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/how-to-stencil-a-wall/

#rental #rentaldecor #wallstencil #stencil #stencils #cuttingedgestencils #walldecor #walldecoration #walldesign #diy #diyhomedecor
#bhghome #militarybasehousing #diyblogger #diyhomedecorating

Over on the blog today, I’m showing exactly how I label all the toy bins in our playroom...using vinyl and my Cricut!

This is the exact process I’ve used for years...in home after home after home...because these labels are easy to make AND change as kids grow and the playroom evolves!

Stop by the blog today for the full tutorial! @thehomesihavemade
https://thehomesihavemade.com/image-labeled-toy-bins/

#cricut #cricutmade #cricutlove #cricutlabels #cricutvinyl #cricutjoy #cricutinspo #labels #labeldesign #label #labelallthethings #organization #organizer #organizedhome #organizedmom #playroom #playroominspo #toyorganization #playroomorganization

Today on the blog is my monthly "Coffee Break!" ☕⁣
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In this month’s behind-the-scenes chat, I’m sharing:⁣
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✔ My recent “glam” look that cost less than $100⁣
✔ How I organize my purse⁣
✔ A slight shift to my posting schedule (and the why behind it)⁣
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So grab your favorite cup o’ whatever and catch up with me!⁣
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See it here: @thehomesihavemade ⁣
https://thehomesihavemade.com/coffee-break-40/

In our 9 different rental homes, I’ve wallpapered over a dozen different accent walls! 🙌🏻

But in this room, I decided to wallpaper the whole thing! 💪🏻

The room LOOKS ah-mazing! Maybe one of my favorites EVER! 🤩 But there’s A LOT I learned along the way!

Over on the blog today, I’m chatting about the main differences between wallpapering an accent wall versus a whole room, including how much it cost, how long it takes, and if it’s really a viable solution for renters!

See it all: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/wallpapering-a-whole-room-versus-accent-wall/

#wallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #diningroom #rental #rentalproperty #rentaldecor #militarylife #homedecor #diy #diyhomedecor #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #wallpapers #bhghome #serenaandlily @serenaandlily #basehousing #milspouse #milspo

One of my favorite things in the world is a good cup of hot coffee! ☕⁣
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So we also keep our Keurig machine setup, plugged in, and stocked with K-Cups for those quick coffee fixes.⁣
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But K-Cup storage can be a real challenge!⁣
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✔ Where should you put them?⁣
✔ What kind of organizer works best? ✔ What if you have zero counter space?⁣
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Over on the blog this week, I shared the latest way we’re storing coffee K-Cups (👆), as well as a bunch of other solutions that might work right in your kitchen!⁣
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See It: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/k-cup-storage-ideas/⁣
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#coffeestation #coffeetime #coffeeaddict #coffeebreak #coffeesetup #coffeestation #coffeeorgainzation #organizing #organization #getorganized #organizedkitchen #kitchenorganization #diyhome

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I looooooooove getting our home more organized with my @cricut 🙌🏻😍

See it all here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-acrylic-wall-calendar-with-cricut/

#vinylcrafts #cricutvinyl #cricutvinylprojects #organization #getorganized #organizedhome #diy #diyblog #diyblogger #mealplanning #mealplanner #mealplanningtips #wallcalendar #acrylic #acyliccalendars #calendar #planner #planneraddict

8 months ago, I scored a set of solid wood dining chairs for $90, and I couldn't WAIT to give them a makeover (I mean, just look at that pure excitement! 👆)

Little did I know then that repainting dining chairs would almost be my undoing 😂

But with the guidance of my good friend @lillyandcedar, I was ultimately able to breath fresh life into these ugly chairs, and they sure look AMAZING now! (Swipe to see their new look 🙌🏻)

The full makeover story is live on the blog today (and if you love gooooooood furniture flips, be sure to follow my girl: @lillyandcedar)

See it all here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/install-peel-stick-tile-backsplash-in-rental/

#furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture #paintedchairs #painteddiningchairs #diningchairs #furnitureflip #whitefurniture #furnituremakeover #diy #diyblogger #diyhomedecor #thriftstorefinds #thrifted

I’m organizing this messy cabinet today over on the blog! 👆

Do you know this one simple trick ultimately keeps your cabinets tidy but everything easy to find?!? 🤯

Who knew 5 mins can make such a difference?! 🙌🏻

See it all: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/organize-food-storage-containers/

#organization #getorganised #organizinginspo #organizedkitchen #kitchencabinets #organizedcabinets #rentalkitchen #organizer #organizedmom #diyblogger #kitchendesign #kitchenorganizing #kitchenorganizer

“How did you install REAL subway tile in your rental kitchen?”

👆That’s the question I’ve gotten a TON in the last few months! But the truth is...our subway tile sure looks real, but it isn’t 🤭 and I used a few clever tricks to make sure it’s *totally temporary* and *100% damage free*! 🙌🏻

Stop by the blog today to see exactly how I pulled off this awesome transformation!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/install-peel-stick-tile-backsplash-in-rental/

#rental #rentaldecor #rentalhome #rentalhomedecor #rentalhacks #rentalkitchen #militarybasehousing #basehousing #militarylife #militarywifelife #militaryhousingdecor #milspouse #backsplash #peelandstick #peelandsticktiles #peelandstickbacksplash #diy #diyblogger #diyhomedecor

(Almost) nothing makes me happier than an organized drawer! 😂🤓

But I hate buying new or expensive organizers when our needs change over and over and over.

Thankfully...making your own with leftover Amazon boxes is a quick DIY that makes ALL the difference!

Over on the blog today, I’m breaking the entire (easy!) process I used to organize this 👆 kid’s art drawer!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/diy-drawer-dividers-using-what-youve-go/

#organization #getorganized #drawer #drawerorganization #drawerorganizer #organizeddrawers #drawerdividers #artsupplies #organizedartsupplies #kidspace #organizedhome #diy #diyhomeprojects #homeblogger

I’m constantly pushing the envelope on removable ways to update our rental...and my latest experiment: our bathroom tile floor! 👆

If I purchased “bathroom tile stickers,” this project could have cost me over $800 😆 So of course...I DIY’d my own with my @cricut for about $50! 😎

Over on the blog today, I’m breaking this ENTIRE floor makeover project down! If you’ve got ugly or dated flooring in your home...this one is a must-see!

See it here: @thehomesihavemade https://thehomesihavemade.com/make-bathroom-tile-stickers/

#rent #rental #rentaldecor #rentalfloor #flooring #rentalliving #rentalhacks #vinyldecals #vinylcrafts #floordecor #floordesign #cricutvinyl #cricutvinylprojects #tiledesign #tilefloor #militarybasehousing #basehousing #militarylife #milspouse