DIY

June 22, 2020

Woman Transforms Dowdy Thrift Store Dresses Into Fashionable Frocks

Avid thrifter and crafter Caitlin Trantham has a knack for transforming her thrift store clothing finds into stylish outfits. With the innate ability to see the possibilities in a dress, she looks past the unfashionable elements that cause others to overlook it. Once she gets home, she takes to her sewing machine to make her vision become a reality. “Last year, I got really into vintage clothing,” Trantham tells My Modern Met.

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May 29, 2020

People Are Adding Easy-to-Grow Bean Pole Tents to Their Outdoor Gardens

Teaching your kids about gardening and how things grow is made even more fun with an enchanting bean pole tent. This living teepee-style creation showcases nature at work while providing a reprieve from the sun. Best of all, the tent is an easy DIY project that requires minimal materials and can be customized to whatever you’d like to grow. As the name suggests, you’ll want to cultivate beans around your pole tent.

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May 18, 2020

Here’s How to Make 6 Different Blanket Forts at Home Using IKEA Furniture

Remember when you used to build blanket forts as a kid? Well, it's time to relive your childhood dreams. Swedish furniture company IKEA recently published 6 different structure ideas that will help you experience your childhood adventures at home once again. And if you’re still in lockdown, making one of these forts will keep you busy and provide a new space for you to hang out in!

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April 28, 2020

15 Creative Ways to Hide Common Household Eyesores

Most of us put a lot of love and care into the details of our home. From the perfect paint color to the most comfortable, stylish sofa, there's a lot we can control about the space we live in. But inevitably, there are functional eyesores that can be hard to wrap your brain around. What can you do with that ugly modem ruining your living room?

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My Modern Met

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