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Hanging On
As promised, I’ve saved left one of the most unique projects I’ve come across for last. This, too, was a result of an afternoon of Stumbling, and to be honest, I was thrilled for an excuse to try it out. It’s called a “floating bookshelf,” and if you do it right, the books really [...]
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Stabbed in the Block
If you’re even the slightest bit familiar with backdropmag.com, you might have recognized me as the girl who did the College Kitchen blog last year. Rest assured, dear fans, that College Kitchen will return full swing next week. Until then, however, I decided to do a few DIY projects that are kitchen-related [...]
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Musical Bowls
Vinyl is a recent hot topic lately. Suddenly, audio purists are insisting that analog is the way to go. In fact, the spring issue of Backdrop actually did an article on the topic. But there is so much more to a record than what first meets the ear. I found an interesting project on [...]
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If These Walls Could Talk
Ah, September. A time for new classes, new books and of course, new living arrangements. And, with new living arrangements—be it dorm, house or apartment—there arises a need for new décor. With tuition bills looming you’re probably searching-for-quarters-in-the-couch-to-buy-Ramen broke. Fortunately, you can have an awesome crib and still afford life’s little [...]