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Murphy Bed DIY: 10 Lessons I Learned from My First Build
When our family started growing, we suddenly needed a nursery, an office, and a guest room. The problem? We only had two bedrooms left—and I wasn’t willing to give up the playroom, since it’s the only space our girls can really spread out.
The solution was a Murphy bed. Building one wasn’t as simple as following the kit instructions, but with a lot of trial and error, I made it happen. Along the way, I learned ten lessons that will save you time, stress, and frustration if y
Hilary Kalb
Oct 2, 20258 min read


Filler Strips & Scribing
This week is all about one key element of built-ins: filler strips. A filler strip is a piece of material, in this case wood, used to...
Hilary Kalb
Apr 25, 20253 min read


IKEA BESTA Hack - DIY Cabinets & Window Seat
How to turn IKEA's functional BESTA system into beautiful custom built ins.
Hilary Kalb
Apr 24, 202513 min read
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