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Fearless DIY. Sharing building project tutorials and interior design tips. Let’s build something beautiful together. For more projects, design tips and behind the scenes, follow me @designtobuild.nicole

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19 Best Gift Ideas for Her That She’ll Love

19 Best Gift Ideas for Her That She’ll Love

The holiday season is upon us and our minds are whirring as we try to figure out the best gifts for our loved ones. Whether it's your wife, sister, mom or friend, this post has something for everyone. Interior design enthusiast? Fashionista? Tech savvy? Loves to cook?...

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Top Tips For Designing Your Own Home

Top Tips For Designing Your Own Home

Designing your own home can sound like a mammoth task - and one that not everyone wants to do! But there are a lot of great things that happen when you take control of projects like this. Even for those who wouldn’t normally be picking up a paintbrush, designing a...

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Best 15 Gift Ideas for Home Decor Lovers in 2023

Best 15 Gift Ideas for Home Decor Lovers in 2023

Are you looking for the perfect gift idea for a home decor lover? Or maybe you're the home decor lover. 🙂 As a design lover myself, I'm sharing my 15 favorite gift ideas for home decor lovers. Whether you're shopping for an interior designer or someone who just loves...

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The Best Gift Ideas for Him He’s Sure to Love

The Best Gift Ideas for Him He’s Sure to Love

It's that time of year again! When we ponder what to get the men in our life. Whether it's your dad, brother, husband, boyfriend, cousin, friend, this list of "best gift ideas for him" has something for everyone. From tech, to fashion, to DIY enthusiasts, this post...

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How to Build a Raised Fireplace Hearth

How to Build a Raised Fireplace Hearth

Fireplace makeover-Phase two: An easy to follow, DIY tutorial on how to build a raised fireplace hearth. ****Please Note: This hearth is intended for an electric fireplace. Not recommended for a wood burning or gas fireplace. I am not a professional and recommend that...

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Essential Tips Before Painting Your Front Porch

Essential Tips Before Painting Your Front Porch

Are you considering giving your home exterior more of an updated, modern look? When it comes to curb appeal, the front porch is the first thing people are going to notice. And this is precisely why you need to target your efforts around this area.  Painting your front...

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