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I Bought 3 Storage Cabinets Under $100 (And Only Kept One)
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I Bought 3 Storage Cabinets Under $100 (And Only Kept One)

Wondering if cheap furniture is worth the hassle? I bought and built three different storage cabinets under $100 to see which ones actually hold up to daily use.

built in wall cabinets dining roomWe Squeezed Custom Built-In Dining Room Cabinets Into a 10x10 Box

We Squeezed Custom Built-In Dining Room Cabinets Into a 10x10 Box

Tired of bulky buffets eating up your floor plan? Here is exactly how adding custom built-in dining room cabinets transformed our cramped hosting space.

Furniture StylingThe 3 Rules for Styling a TV Hanging Wall Cabinet (Without Clutter)

The 3 Rules for Styling a TV Hanging Wall Cabinet (Without Clutter)

Struggling with a cramped or awkward living room layout? A tv hanging wall cabinet might be the secret to freeing up floor space without losing your storage.

Custom FurnitureHow Customizable Storage Cabinets Fixed My House's Awkward Layout

How Customizable Storage Cabinets Fixed My House's Awkward Layout

I spent years trying to make pre-fab furniture fit my older home's weird walls. Here's why upgrading to customizable storage cabinets finally solved the puzzle.

built in shelves on wallHow Faking Built In Shelves on Wall Fixed My 'White Box' Living Room

How Faking Built In Shelves on Wall Fixed My 'White Box' Living Room

Tired of staring at a blank, boring space? Here is exactly how faking built in shelves on wall completely transformed my basic living room on a budget.

heavy duty storage cabinetsAre Industrial Cabinets Too 'Garage' For Your Living Room?

Are Industrial Cabinets Too 'Garage' For Your Living Room?

Think industrial cabinets only belong in a mechanic's shop? Here is how to use heavy-duty metal storage to add serious edge and organization to any room.

DIY & InstallationWill Your Drywall Actually Hold a Wall Hung TV Cabinet?

Will Your Drywall Actually Hold a Wall Hung TV Cabinet?

Terrified of your new wall hung tv cabinet crashing down? Here is exactly how to figure out if your drywall can handle the weight, without the DIY jargon.

CabinetryI Ripped Out My Fussy Built-Ins for a Simple Kitchen Cabinet Design

I Ripped Out My Fussy Built-Ins for a Simple Kitchen Cabinet Design

I completely fell for the fussy millwork trend, but it was a nightmare to clean. Here is why a simple kitchen cabinet design is the only way I'll ever go.

Furniture DesignHow to Spot Good Storage Cabinets Design (Before You Buy It)

How to Spot Good Storage Cabinets Design (Before You Buy It)

Beautiful furniture is great until you can't fit a single useful item inside. Here is how to evaluate storage cabinets design before you waste your money.

Decorating TipsWhy I Stopped Buying Deep Furniture (And Switched to a Shallow Cabinet)

Why I Stopped Buying Deep Furniture (And Switched to a Shallow Cabinet)

Most standard furniture is way too deep for modern homes. Here is exactly how swapping my bulky console for a shallow cabinet finally opened up my floor plan.

CabinetryYour Lower Cabinets Are a Trap: Rethink the Design of Kitchen Drawers

Your Lower Cabinets Are a Trap: Rethink the Design of Kitchen Drawers

Tired of crawling on the floor to find a pot? I ditched lower doors entirely. Here is why prioritizing the design of kitchen drawers changes everything.

Budget DecorI Used Rooms To Go Cabinets to Fake a Custom Kitchen Pantry

I Used Rooms To Go Cabinets to Fake a Custom Kitchen Pantry

Tired of kitchen clutter? Here is exactly how I used standard rooms to go cabinets to fake a high-end custom built-in pantry, plus the pros and cons involved.