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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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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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6 Simple Tricks to Achieving a Boho-Style Home

6 Simple Tricks to Achieving a Boho-Style Home

Call it a lifestyle or a design aesthetic, the Bohemian style is what free spirits use to express themselves. Inspired by the hippie movements of the 60’s and 70’s, Boho is a design aesthetic we can describe as being laid-back, relaxed, and individualistic. It...

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