News — Basement

Here’s a fun little project that solved a few issues for us over at our rental home.  I was looking to 1) find a designated spot for books, 2) display some games and DVDs for renters, and 3) fancy up a little alcove we had in our basement...

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– Note: This post contains affiliate links. See more information about affiliates here. – You might be wondering what makes these shelves family-friendly?  Well, I’ve strategically placed all the items our small toddler will need on the bottom shelf and things I don’t mind the older one touching in the middle.  The shelves are also super strong, secured to the studs, and should be able to handle any rough activities! Again, this the same basic construction/design I used for our rebuilt photo ledge and even the hook shelf in our mudroom. Easy Shelf Construction The first thing I did was measure...

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When I posted the other rooms at the rental renovation, including the shared entry into the apartment / basement, I mentioned that we still had a bit of organizing to do!  We never really had a place to properly store our stuff (unless you count the...

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– Note: This post was sponsored by The Home Depot Canada and contains affiliate links. See more information about affiliates and sponsored posts here.  – I’ve done a few mudroom/entry projects over the years, and have a few ideas about the things that need to be included.  We live in Northern Ontario Canada, so definitely get our share of four-season weather.  (Although let’s be honest, winter is like half the year). So what exactly does that mean? Must-Haves for Mudroom Organization A place to hang/hook coats A place for wet boots/shoes Storage for winter mittens, tuques, etc. A place to...

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