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CHLOE BENNETT

Chloe is passionate about empowering homeowners with practical DIY solutions that transform living spaces. Her step-by-step approaches make renovation accessible to everyone, combining budget-friendly techniques with professional-looking results. She specializes in teaching hands-on skills that turn design dreams into achievable weekend projects.

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A living room featuring a deep forest green board-and-batten accent wall behind a warm cognac leather sofa.
Living Room

DIY Living Room Accent Wall: Batten Spacing Cheat Sheet

Design AnatomyDIY Living Room Accent Wall: Batten Spacing Cheat SheetClick a note to read that part first. You are about to calculate the exact batten spacing for any wall length and execute a flawless, custom-looking millwork installation using my personal batten spacing cheat sheet. Mastering the math behind a perfectly proportioned board-and-batten wall is incredibly simple once you learn these essential designer finishing tricks.Free printable PDFBatten Spacing Cheat SheetCalculate mathematically perfect gaps for a flawless,…

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36-inch white window box mounted on pale clapboard under a sash window, overflowing with coral-pink geraniums, white bacopa, and chartreuse sweet potato vine, with annotated labels.
Garden

Window Box Planting Guide: Get Your Free Plant-Count Sheet

Design AnatomyWindow Box Planting Guide: Get Your Free Plant-Count SheetTap any label to skip straight to it. You will be able to correctly size your box, space your plants using our printable cheat sheet, and angle your trailers for an immediate, lush cascading effect. Download our Window Box Planting Sheet to get exact plant counts and a zigzag layout diagram for a street-stopping spill.Free printable PDFWindow Box Planting SheetSize your box, space your plants, and…

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Large brass arched mirror hung securely over a white painted-brick fireplace with a pale oak mantel, featuring labels for the hanging system.
Fireplace & Hearth

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror over a Fireplace Safely & Securely

Design AnatomyHow to Hang a Heavy Mirror over a Fireplace Safely & SecurelyTap a note to jump to that part. To hang your heavy mirror safely over the fireplace, print our free over-mantel mirror hanging sheet to get the exact sizing chart, mock-up steps, and a French cleat hardware checklist tailored for your specific brick. You will be able to size your glass perfectly for your mantel and mount it securely to masonry using a…

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16+ Simple Ornament Drawing Ideas for Your Home
DIY & Upcycling

16+ Simple Ornament Drawing Ideas for Your Home

Ideas16+ Simple Ornament Drawing Ideas for Your Home Grab your favorite fine-tip markers because drawing your own ornaments is the ultimate relaxing craft project for a cozy afternoon. I have gathered my favorite simple patterns and doodles that look stunning on blank ceramic or wooden baubles. 1. Botanical Line Art Draw simple botanical leaves on ceramic I always start my crafting sessions with simple botanical line art because it feels so forgiving. You just need…

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A sunlit shower window with a one-piece quartz sill, reeded glass, and explanatory labels pointing out the waterproofing and construction details.
Bathroom

Shower Window Guide: Slab Sills, Waterproofing & Build Sheet

Design AnatomyShower Window Guide: Slab Sills, Waterproofing & Build SheetEach note links to its section below. Planning a window in your shower means making crucial waterproofing decisions, which is why I put together the Shower Window Build Sheet. You will be able to confidently order your window, size your slab sill, and hand your contractor the exact waterproofing sequence using this free printable guide.Free printable PDFThe Shower Window Build SheetPlan your perfect waterproof shower window…

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Annotated view of a modern side yard landscape featuring dark stepping stones, pea gravel, steel edging, and narrow evergreen shrubs against light siding.
Yard & Landscaping

Simple Side of House Landscaping: Weekend Plan & Checklist

Design AnatomySimple Side of House Landscaping: Weekend Plan & ChecklistTap a note to jump to that part. Upgrade that neglected narrow side yard this weekend with our exact material calculator and step-by-step installation checklist to finally build the clean, modern path you’ve been dreaming of.Free printable PDFWeekend Side Yard LandscapingYour material calculator and step-by-step installation checklist.Download the guide Planning Your Weekend Side Yard Materials Calculate your exact material needs before starting by measuring the total…

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A white 8x10 wall-attached pergola over a paver patio with a bistro set, featuring metal post bases and an orange clamp on the roof slats.
Patio

Small Attached Patio Pergola: Free 8×10 Plans & Cut List

Design AnatomySmall Attached Patio Pergola: Free 8×10 Plans & Cut ListTap any label to skip straight to it. You will be able to download the exact lumber measurements, buy the right hardware, and assemble a sturdy two-post pergola attached to your house using our printable two-page 8×10 cut list. Grab the complete hardware guide and slat spacing tips today so your concrete slab finally gets a proper ceiling.Free printable PDF8x10 Wall-Attached Pergola GuideYour complete cut…

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15+ Clever Patio Extension Ideas for Your Home
Patio

15+ Clever Patio Extension Ideas for Your Home

Ideas15+ Clever Patio Extension Ideas for Your Home Expanding your outdoor footprint doesn't have to mean pouring a massive new concrete slab. You can easily stretch your usable space with simple materials and a little weekend sweat equity. 1. Blend Flagstone Into the Grass Blend concrete and stone for an organic extension. A seamless transition from concrete to natural stone gives your yard an organic, high-end feel. Flagstone pavers laid directly into the grass blur…

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L-shaped corner garden bed against a weathered cedar fence, featuring an evergreen tree, purple clematis, hydrangeas, and a curved front edge with labels pointing out landscaping details.
Yard & Landscaping

Backyard Corner Fence Landscaping: Printable Bed Layout

Design AnatomyBackyard Corner Fence Landscaping: Printable Bed LayoutTap any label to skip straight to it. Transforming an empty yard boundary is so much easier when you can map out the exact curved bed, build the hidden berm, and plant the layered shrubs using our printable layout sheet. Grab the printable corner-bed layout and plant list below to mark your perfect 8-foot corner arc and leave room for fence maintenance.Free printable PDFCorner Fence Landscaping LayoutMap your…

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16+ Gorgeous Front Yard Hosta Garden Plan Ideas
Yard & Landscaping

16+ Gorgeous Front Yard Hosta Garden Plan Ideas

Ideas16+ Gorgeous Front Yard Hosta Garden Plan Ideas Hostas are the ultimate cheat code for a gorgeous, low-maintenance front yard. I put together these practical layouts so you can easily recreate that lush, layered look right at home. 1. Mix Leaf Textures for Impact Mix leaf textures for instant visual interest. Grouping plants by leaf texture creates instant visual interest without relying on blooms. You can mix ribbed, smooth, and crinkled varieties in a tight…

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