We built DIY built-in cabinets and bookshelves and it's time for the final touch...the painting! Here are my tips for painting DIY built-ins...

This IKEA hack is perfect for 8 foot or 9 foot ceilings. The total combination of HAVSTA and BILLY bookcases used here comes to 94.5 inches. Add a bit of trim at the top to touch the ceiling and you have the look of custom built-in bookcases for much less!

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It's been over 3 years since we moved into our home and I can remember when we were building, our home office wasn't a priority when it came to upgrades. For the price our builder asked, I just felt like it was something we could wait on and do later and spend much less money doing so. Fast forward 3 years, we FINALLY made it a priority- and I'm SO HAPPY we did! It's funny how horrible you realize a space looks once you invest the time (& money) into making it how you want it. The office is…

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If you're wanting to know how you can create your own built in office - then you've come to the right place. I created this office with my own two hands with no built in experience. This was my first built in project - and I'm going to give you the run down of what I did, and what I'd do next time so you don't make my same mistakes!Let's start with the office before:CREATE A PLAN FOR YOUR SPACEThis probably sounds pretty obvious - but you need a plan going into this project to make sure it…