Welcome to our newest blog series, My Total Office Makeover, in which Curbly’s editor-in-chief, Chris Gardner, realizes that as a full-time design and craft blogger working from home, he’d better transform his second bedroom into an inspiring space where work can actually get done.Part III: The Custom Desk(Read Part II here) Having figured out a functional floorplan, I busted out the hex-key and got things assembled. I chose a basic rectangular desk top with basic legs for my media workstation, and weeded my collection of gear down the essentials. It was still very apparent,...…Welcome to our newest blog series, My Total Office Makeover, in which Curbly’s editor-in-chief, Chris Gardner, realizes that as a full-time design and craft blogger working from home, he’d better transform his second bedroom into an inspiring space where work can actually get done.Part III: The Custom Desk(Read Part II here) Having figured out a functional floorplan, I busted out the hex-key and got things assembled. I chose a basic rectangular desk top with basic legs for my media workstation, and weeded my collection of gear down the essentials. It was still very apparent,...WW…

Four years ago, I threw out the question: “What is the best bottle cutter on the market?” A lot of readers weighed in. Some gave recommendations for their favorite glass bottle cutter, others just wanted a definitive answer, which is what I wanted. Finally, FINALLY, we decided to get to the bottom of the bottle cutter question and have a product shoot out between four popular models. Our competition has not been without a little drama, as one of the bottle cutter makers has, apparently, gone out of business since the inception of this review. That being the Bindu Studio’s Bottle...…Four years ago, I threw out the question: “What is the best bottle cutter on the market?” A lot of readers weighed in. Some gave recommendations for their favorite glass bottle cutter, others just wanted a definitive answer, which is what I wanted. Finally, FINALLY, we decided to get to the bottom of the bottle cutter question and have a product shoot out between four popular models. Our competition has not been without a little drama, as one of the bottle cutter makers has, apparently, gone out of business since the inception of this review. That being the Bindu Studio’s Bottle...WW…

There’s so many brilliant DIY techniques in this world that I probably shouldn’t be surprised when one comes along that I haven’t yet attempted. And yet here I am, gobsmacked that I hadn’t thought to try transferring images to wood before. This super easy and very versatile technique is one of the best ways I’ve seen to get patterns onto timber, and you needn’t draw the line at shapes – you can also transfer photos or text so there’s lots of room to experiment and have fun!If you haven’t had the chance to give this method a go, you should definitely try it out… I’ve even got...…There’s so many brilliant DIY techniques in this world that I probably shouldn’t be surprised when one comes along that I haven’t yet attempted. And yet here I am, gobsmacked that I hadn’t thought to try transferring images to wood before. This super easy and very versatile technique is one of the best ways I’ve seen to get patterns onto timber, and you needn’t draw the line at shapes – you can also transfer photos or text so there’s lots of room to experiment and have fun!If you haven’t had the chance to give this method a go, you should definitely try it out… I’ve even got...WW…

This post contains affiliate links. Let’s talk about cleaning. Cleaning is a drag. I hear there are people out there that actually like to clean, but I am not one of them, even though I used to work as a housecleaner. The good thing about having that job is, I learned to clean very quickly and efficiently. Now, I pass that professional cleaning knowledge along to you, Curbly readers!The mantra of the company I worked for was top to bottom, left to right.  This way you could easily walk into any room and know exactly where to get started. The work was divided into wet rooms...…This post contains affiliate links. Let’s talk about cleaning. Cleaning is a drag. I hear there are people out there that actually like to clean, but I am not one of them, even though I used to work as a housecleaner. The good thing about having that job is, I learned to clean very quickly and efficiently. Now, I pass that professional cleaning knowledge along to you, Curbly readers!The mantra of the company I worked for was top to bottom, left to right.  This way you could easily walk into any room and know exactly where to get started. The work was divided into wet rooms...WW…

Ready or not, fall is upon us and our gardens are changing. Odds are, most of the summer color has left your garden, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up for the season! There are plenty of wonderful ways to give it a boost of fall color, including several fall-blooming flowers we’ll share below!Keep reading to check out fifteen incredibly inspiring autumn gardens and flower varieties.    Chrysanthemums, fondly known as “mums,” undoubtedly take the spotlight as one of the best fall flowers. These radiant blooms come in a splendid array of warm hues, including rich...…Ready or not, fall is upon us and our gardens are changing. Odds are, most of the summer color has left your garden, but that doesn’t mean that you have to give up for the season! There are plenty of wonderful ways to give it a boost of fall color, including several fall-blooming flowers we’ll share below!Keep reading to check out fifteen incredibly inspiring autumn gardens and flower varieties.    Chrysanthemums, fondly known as “mums,” undoubtedly take the spotlight as one of the best fall flowers. These radiant blooms come in a splendid array of warm hues, including rich...WW…