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Ditch Store Bought: DIYer Uses Old Wood Pallets To Cover Up An Unsightly AC Unit
A Hunker report describes a freestanding, three-sided AC screen made from old pallets, with airflow, clearance and wood-safety points to check.
Not Concrete Or Brick: The Retaining Wall Idea To Add Visual Interest & Boost Home Value
Hunker reports sandstone as a natural alternative to concrete or brick for retaining walls, while noting costs, installation demands and drainage needs.
5 Shrubs To Prune In October For Healthier Growth And Better Blooms Next Year
Gardening experts advise light October pruning for five shrubs, with cautions on hydrangeas and spring-flowering plants whose buds are forming.
She Uses Doilies To Decorate A Headboard With Vintage Charm
A TikTok creator shared a simple way to string vintage doilies across a headboard, with optional styling ideas and practical setup tips.
7 Easy Things I’m Doing To Delay Turning On My Central Heating For As Long As Possible
An Ideal Home writer shares seven steps to stay warmer before switching on central heating, including draught-proofing and better window coverings.
Skip Cabinets And Shelves: IKEA Has A Clever Way To Store Toilet Paper In Small Spaces
Hunker highlights IKEA’s HULTARP rail and hanging accessories as a way to store spare toilet paper rolls without using floor or cabinet space.
10 Things Around Your Home You Should Insulate Before Winter Arrives
A fall checklist from contractors highlights attic insulation, draft sealing, pipes and ducts as ways to prepare a home for winter.
Her 4 Simple Tips Transformed My Cluttered Built-in Bookshelf Into An Organized One
Apartment Therapy reports four tips from organizer Jessica Litman for sorting books and decor, balancing shelves and leaving room around displayed items.
She Shared Her Mom’s Best Room-Freshening Trick, And Now I’m Copying Her
Search and coverage interest is rising around a room-freshening tip attributed to someone’s mother, but the trigger and details are unconfirmed.