7 Thrifting Styling Tips Pros Want You to Know

Paul Costello

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The next time you receive the news that a storm or strong winds will likely soon hit your area, you won't want to be scrambling and wondering what exactly you will need to do in order to prepare your outdoor space for impact. It's much easier to stay calm by having a list of steps that you will need to take readily available to you ahead of time. That's why we're sharing the below five hacks that professionals use to prepare their outdoor spaces for severe wind and rain.

Embarking on a home renovation can stir up a flurry of emotions. The process is exciting, daunting, fulfilling, and exhausting. Even one renovation hiccup can turn into a significant misstep down the road, inevitably costing you time and money.

If you're aiming to design a contemporary looking bathroom, you will want to make an effort to steer clear of the six following features, which professionals say will instantly make the space look dated.

Garden mirrors offer a simple way to create interest and light in the garden. They can create the illusion of more space and add focal points that lead you through the garden. And, with so many types of garden mirror to choose from, you can match the design to your hard landscaping and planting to enhance your garden style.

Whether you’re interested in flipping or upcycling a furniture piece for personal use in your home or to resell as part of a side gig, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes that professional flippers see fledgling DIYers make time and time again.

There’s a lot to think about when you prepare to move into your dorm. Whether it’s your very first time living in a dorm or you’re a seasoned pro, making the most of a small, possibly shared space is a feat. 

Pruning, which involves shaping and thinning a tree or shrub by selectively cutting branches, is an essential gardening practice. It's the key to healthy plants that produce more blooms—and in the case of fruit trees, bear more fruit. Yet for beginners, it can be intimidating to know how and where to properly start.

Gardens are abuzz and harvest baskets are full. Here’s how to soak up the last of the season while prepping for the next.

If you're into thrift shopping, you may have noticed that, unfortunately, many items come with a musty «thrift store smell» that can be seemingly difficult to erase. However, it turns out that deodorizing your finds is easier than you may have thought.

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