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    This 6-Person Swing Table From Etsy Can Be Assembled In Under An Hour

    This table made by an Etsy shop based in Bronx, NY called SwingTables is made from a rectangular stainless steel frame and features six walnut-topped swings around a walnut-topped table.
    Each swing seat can hold up to 350 pounds, and the whole thing measures 82 inches long, 84 inches tall, and 48 inches wide (though of course, you’ll need some clearance for swinging, too.)

    6-Seater SwingTable with Walnut wood
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    The tables are made to order, ship in three to five weeks, and are shipped via white glove delivery or freight shipment. And all you need to make this swing table come to life in your home (or office, or yard) is another person to help you, a drill with a Phillips bit, and an hour of your time.
    Oh, and of course this swing table isn’t the only one SwingTables has to offer. If you don’t need to seat six people but would prefer a two or four-person option, they’ve got you covered. Wish your swing seats had backs to make them more comfortable? They can make that happen too. And you can even get them in different colors, like pink, yellow, and green. You can shop some of their other swing tables below, or contact them for more info.

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    Our 14-Day Declutter Guide Will Transform Your Life in Just Two Weeks

    When it comes to feeling organized, the smallest things can really make the biggest difference. Sure, the idea of clearing out decades’ worth of clutter from your home sounds like a whole lot of work, but the truth is that sometimes you just need 15 minutes and a little kick of inspiration to tackle that organization project you’ve been putting off.
    That’s where Good Housekeeping’s 14-Day Declutter Guide comes in. We’re showing you how to change your house — and your life — with minimal effort, thanks to super-easy organizing ideas vetted by our experts. In two weeks, you can tackle your home’s toughest trouble spots. From the fridge and the junk drawer, to barely-there closet space and more, we’ve got genius tricks and essential products to streamline it all.

    Organizing Must-Haves

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    Clear Bins
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    12-Pack Foldable Cloth Drawer Dividers
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    Our plan is a simple way to get the tidy, organized home you want — by conquering clutter one room at a time!
    Good Housekeeping’s 14-Day Declutter Guide has all the tools you need to:
    Clear out your closet
    De-junk the junk drawer
    Tackle kitchen cabinets and counters
    Overhaul your pantry
    Maximize your linen closet
    Organize shoes
    Tidy up the fridge
    Transform your drawers
    Boost bathroom storage
    Cut desktop clutter

    Whether you’re looking to take on your entire home or focus on trouble spots, our step-by-step guide will help you decide what to keep and what to let go, as well as give you neat ideas for putting every space in order.

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    DIY Wall Treatments

    I am obsessed with older homes because they have so much character and charm. Many of these homes have unique wall treatments, and I have tried to replicate those wall treatments in our home. I rounded up all my favorite DIY wall treatments (and tutorials) for you.
    Before we move on to the projects, please realize I am not a professional. However, I love the character the wall treatments add to our home, and I enjoy the DIY process – even if they’re not perfect.
    Also, when painting these wall treatments, I would suggest painting the entire wall the same color – include the bottom baseboard. To easily paint baseboards on carpet, see this tutorial.
    SQUARE PANELED WALL TREATMENT

    This square paneled wall was one of the first wall treatments we added to our home, and it’s one of my favorites.
    As with any wall treatment, it is a good idea to measure the space and sketch out a plan.

    I ended up drawing out the plan on the wall too, which was a great idea since I did tweak the sizes of the squares.

    SUPPLIES FOR SQUARE PANELED WALL:
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    Primed MDF board
    Sandpaper
    Caulk
    Wood filler
    Nail gun (although we did this with a hammer and nails)
    Chop saw
    Level
    Paint
    We used .688 x 3 in x 8 ft primed MDF molding for most of the wall treatment (I added a wider piece to the top and later tweaked that some) and butted the bottom piece right up to the baseboard.
    We used a hammer and nails instead of a nail gun. After this project we bought a nail gun, and it makes the process SO much easier. They are worth the investment.
    We caulked and painted the entire wall, and lived with it for several years.

    I later added cove molding to the interior of the squares, and it was worth the extra effort.

    I also added a thin piece along the top to add a little more dimension and painted the wall in Benjamin Moore’s Storm Cloud Gray.

    You can see more on the square wall treatment HERE, and I talk about the updates (inside trim work and green paint color) HERE.
    Classic Board and Batten

    Classic board and batten is timeless and a fairly easy wall treatment to create. I created this solo in an afternoon.
    SUPPLIES FOR THIS BOARD AND BATTEN:
    (9) 5 1/2″ x 8″ primed MDF board
    (6) 2 1/2″ x 8″ primed MDF board
    (2) 3 1/2″ x 8″ primed MDF board
    Sandpaper
    Caulk
    Wood filler
    Nail gun
    Chop saw
    Level
    Paint

    For this project, I began and the bottom and moved my way up. I added 3 1/2″ x 8″ primed MDF board to the base (right on top of the baseboard).
    Once the bottom piece is up, lay out the 5 1/2″ x 8″ boards and figure out how far to space the pieces.

    The top piece is a 2 1/2″ x 8″ board.  Once that is in place (use a level to be sure everything is straight), add the larger (5 1/2″ x 8″) boards.  Begin in the center and then centered a piece between the center of the wall and the corner on the right side.  Do the same with the left side.
    Add another 2 1/2″ piece was added to the top (or you can use a thicker board instead of the two smaller boards – I was working with what I had on hand). To finish off the wall, add a piece of the 2 1/2″ x 8″ board.  I flipped it to create a finished edge (or ledge). 

    To see a more detailed board and batten tutorial, you can see the original post HERE.
    ELEGANT WALL TREATMENT

    This elegant wall treatment is a little more ambitious that the other wall treatments I share, but I was able to create it solo – which means it’s doable!
    Supplies for Elegant Wall Treatment
    (4) 4.5″ corner blocks
    (20) 1 3/8″ x 8 ft primed base cap molding
    (15) 4.4″ x 8 ft primed corner blocked square edge
    (8) tubes of caulk plus some wood filler
    (1) gallon of Valspar Reserve Paint in Night View.
    You’ll also need a basic miter saw, nail gun and compressor.
    If you want to recreate this look, I would suggest going to my full tutorial HERE. However, here’s a quick rundown:
    Begin at the top of the wall and work your way down.  Cut a piece of the corner block square edge to size and make sure the top piece is level while attempting to have it as close to the ceiling as possible.

    Cut pieces of the corner caps and create a frame around the corner blocks. Next cut pieces of the corner block square edge to fit around the framed corner blocks.
    Add a piece of the corner block square edge to the bottom of the wall above the existing trim and then cut more corner block square edge to frame in the lower portion of the wall.

    Finally, frame in the rest of the lower portion with the block square edge and frame the inside that with the trim cap.

    DECORATIVE WALL MOLDING

    This decorative wall molding is a more delicate wall treatment and added a lot of character to our upstairs landing.
    SUPPLIES FOR THIS BOARD AND BATTEN:
    To see the full, detailed tutorial you can go HERE.
    To begin, measure the wall and make a plan for the decorative moulding.  I used grid paper which was really helpful for measurements. Once I had a plan and measurements, I transferred the plan to the wall and drew out all my frames.

    Using 1.25″ trim, I mitered and framed various sized decorative moulding.  Use a chop saw to cut the trim (45 degree angle) and a nail gun is very helpful when adhering the frames to the wall. Finish with caulk and paint!

    Which is your favorite wall treatment?

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