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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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Warm cedar horizontal deck skirting with a removable panel leaning aside to reveal a black painted frame.
Decks

Modern Horizontal Deck Skirting: Board-Count & Gap Chart

Design AnatomyModern Horizontal Deck Skirting: Board-Count & Gap ChartTap any label to skip straight to it. Upgrading your backyard with modern horizontal deck skirting is easier than it looks, especially when you have the right measurements. Grab my printable board-count and gap chart below to calculate exactly how many boards you need and plan your hidden access panels.Free printable PDFHorizontal Deck Skirting GuidePlan your board count, gaps, and hidden access panels.Download the guide Setting the…

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A beautifully landscaped rectangular backyard divided into a paved patio, a curved central lawn, and a back seating area with staggered wood screens and a black fence.
Yard & Landscaping

3-Zone Backyard Layout: The Designer Map for Rectangle Yards

Design Anatomy3-Zone Backyard Layout: The Designer Map for Rectangle YardsClick a note to read that part first. If your rectangular lot feels like a narrow bowling alley, our 3-Zone Backyard Layout Measurement Guide will help you map out three distinct, professionally proportioned living zones. You will learn exactly how to measure and mark your space to create a lush, functional retreat right outside your back door.Free printable PDF3-Zone Backyard Layout Measurement GuideMap out a lush,…

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A mature maple tree with a freshly planted crescent bed of green shade groundcovers tucked between exposed surface roots, covered in coarse wood chips.
Yard & Landscaping

Landscaping Around Tree Roots: The 2-Day Planting Plan

Design AnatomyLandscaping Around Tree Roots: The 2-Day Planting PlanTap any label to skip straight to it. Transform the bare dirt under your mature trees into a thriving garden with our printable two-day root-bed planting plan. You will be able to safely plant and mulch a beautiful groundcover bed this weekend without harming your tree’s delicate root system.Free printable PDFLandscaping Around Tree RootsSafely plant a beautiful groundcover bed without harming delicate root systems.Download the guide Keep…

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Open white built-in wall pantry cabinet revealing shallow wood shelves, door storage bins, and organized dry goods
Kitchen

Wall Pantry Cabinet Build: Shelf Spacing & Hardware Guide

Design AnatomyWall Pantry Cabinet Build: Shelf Spacing & Hardware GuideTap any label to skip straight to it. Planning a built-in wall pantry cabinet? Grab our exact shelf spacing and hardware measurement cheat sheet to specify the precise hinges, track hardware, and custom dimensions needed to build a fully accessible, single-row custom pantry in your own kitchen.Free printable PDFCustom Wall Pantry Cheat SheetExact shelf spacing and hardware measurements for your perfect build.Download the guide Anatomy of…

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A two-car garage interior featuring a deep teal lower wall band, warm white upper walls, a glossy marigold door, and an unfinished taped drywall section.
Garage & Workshop

Garage Paint Colors: The Complete LRV & Sheen Guide

Design AnatomyGarage Paint Colors: The Complete LRV & Sheen GuideClick a note to read that part first. You can finally stop staring at that dingy gray shell because our printable garage paint chart gives you the exact LRV targets, sheens, and gallon counts to transform it. I designed this complete guide so you can confidently purchase the right primers and quantities for a bright, durable finish.Free printable PDFGarage Paint Color GuideTransform your raw shell into…

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10+ Gorgeous Patio Plant Ideas for Your Home
Patio

10+ Gorgeous Patio Plant Ideas for Your Home

Ideas10+ Gorgeous Patio Plant Ideas for Your Home Your patio should feel like an outdoor living room, and the right greenery is the easiest way to make that happen. I pulled together some foolproof patio plant combinations that thrive in containers and look amazing all season. 1. Try a Succulent Bowl Centerpiece Low maintenance succulent bowl for sunny patio tables. I always kill delicate ferns, so I switched to hardy succulents for my sunny back…

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Sage green kitchen cabinets with brass hardware, featuring a glass-front upper cabinet, warm under-cabinet lighting, and a partially painted sample door on a white countertop.
Kitchen

Green Kitchen Cabinets: The Complete Step-by-Step Paint Order

Design AnatomyGreen Kitchen Cabinets: The Complete Step-by-Step Paint OrderTap any label to skip straight to it. Transforming your kitchen with perfectly painted green cabinets is entirely doable when you follow the right roadmap to secure a flawless finish. Get our printable step-by-step paint order below, covering primer tint rules, coat counts, and the exact sequence for success.Free printable PDFThe Green Cabinet Paint OrderYour step-by-step sequence for a flawless, durable green kitchen finish.Download the guide Preparing…

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13+ Brilliant Cheap No Grass Front Yard Ideas for Your Home
Yard & Landscaping

13+ Brilliant Cheap No Grass Front Yard Ideas for Your Home

Ideas13+ Brilliant Cheap No Grass Front Yard Ideas for Your Home We all know keeping a traditional lawn green takes way too much water, time, and money. I put together these affordable alternatives so you can finally ditch the grass without blowing your budget. 1. Modern Pea Gravel Paths Pea gravel instantly upgrades a bare yard. Pea gravel instantly modernizes a tired dirt patch. It costs just a few dollars a bag and spreads out…

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9+ Brilliant Small Backyard Above Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas
Yard & Landscaping

9+ Brilliant Small Backyard Above Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas

Ideas9+ Brilliant Small Backyard Above Ground Pool Landscaping Ideas Turning a bulky above ground pool into a seamless part of your yard just takes a little strategic planting and edging. I put together these practical setups you can easily recreate in a single weekend. 1. Create a Clean Gravel Border Clean gravel border hides pool tracks. Build a simple gravel border around the base of your pool to hide the ugly bottom track. Dig out…

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Glossy teal front door styled with a eucalyptus wreath, layered doormats, and tall boxwood planters on a white porch.
Porch & Veranda

Flawless Front Door Makeover: Paint Sequence and Porch Styling

Design AnatomyFlawless Front Door Makeover: Paint Sequence and Porch StylingTap a note to jump to that part. Grab our printable two-page Front Door Paint-Day Sequence to master the panel-by-panel painting order, and use the included door-to-porch sizing sheet to achieve a perfectly scaled entryway.Free printable PDFFront Door Paint-Day SequenceYour panel-by-panel painting order and door-to-porch sizing sheet.Download the guide Assessing Your Entryway Architecture Before touching a paintbrush, evaluate how your entryway handles natural daylight and weather…

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