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DIY: Shutter Earrings Display

Oct 14 2008 - 5:15am by casasugar
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DIY: Shutter Earrings Display If you liked my transformation of a shutter, then check out this DIY, where I show you how to make an earrings display out of some low-cost materials. This is a fun and fast DIY that will instantly transform an earring collection.
What You'll Need
  • One shutter (check out an architectural salvage store or a junkyard for cheap shutters)
  • Wallpaper samples, or heavy paper
  • Mod Podge or wallpaper paste
  • Scissors or a razor blade
  • Paintbrush
  • Flat edge tool, such as a credit card
  • Three screws: two short screws for the back of your shutter, and one longer screw for the wall
  • Screwdriver or power drill
  • Picture hanging wire

To hear the steps, read more.
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Before and After: A Humble Shutter Gets Its Due

Oct 13 2008 - 5:15am by casasugar
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Before and After: A Humble Shutter Gets Its Due I found these cool, untreated, wood shutters at Urban Ore, an architectural salvage yard in Berkeley. While I didn't exactly know what I was going to do with them, I knew that I'd think of something, so I dragged a few of them home. Curious as to what I came up with?
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Open House: How Are You Handling the Cold?

Oct 12 2008 - 7:30am by casasugar
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Open House: How Are You Handling the Cold? As temperatures drop, our homes' thermostats creep up, and with those rising thermostats come rising bills. This week, I offered you some advice on keeping your house warm while keeping your costs down. From wearing layers to household fixes, there are actually some easy ways to make your house more efficient and cozy, that will also help you lower those heating bills.
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Casa Interview: Tyler Velten

Oct 8 2008 - 6:45am by casasugar
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Casa Interview: Tyler Velten Tyler Velten, a student at the Yale School of Architecture, was recently featured in the New York Times article Lighting Changes Everything. However, Tyler wasn't interviewed for his architectural projects. Instead, his artistic re-use of found objects and repurposing of Craigslist furniture and even the hated plastic bag were featured in the article.
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Casa Quickie: Don't Throw Out Those Flowers!

Oct 7 2008 - 3:30am by casasugar
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Casa Quickie:  Don't Throw Out Those Flowers! Last weekend, I received a beautiful mixed bouquet of flowers from a dinner party guest. The flowers lasted for almost a week, and as I was getting ready to compost them last night, I realized that not all of the flowers were drooping or dead. In fact, there were enough left in the bouquet to make a second, smaller arrangement.
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