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Ashley Poskin

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Ashley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a freelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her little darling, or walking Chuck the boxer.

Latest Stories

Martha Stewart’s Elaborate 6-Step Method Is the Best for Removing Red Wine Stains

Cleaning

This test was intense and will henceforth be known by me as “The Kitchen Sink Method.”

Ashley Poskin

Feb 11, 2026

This All-Natural Method for Cleaning an Oven Is the Only One I’ll Use

Beginner-friendly oven cleaning.

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Jan 8, 2026

Nervous About Washing Your Down Comforter? Do This Instead

This will save you time and money!

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Jan 7, 2026

6 Common Zipper Problems and How to Fix Them

These issues have surprisingly simple solutions.

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Nov 17, 2025

100 Creative Ways to Fill Up Your Advent Calendar

Not sure how to fill up your Advent calendars this year? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

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Nov 11, 2025

The Right Way to Paint IKEA Furniture

HOME PROJECTS

Make all your IKEA hacks and upgrades really count by painting them the right way.

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Jul 14, 2024

I Transformed the Ugliest Thing in My Kitchen, and Now It’s My Favorite

I’m totally obsessed!

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Oct 24, 2025

The Magic Ingredient to Easy Rust Removal Is Hiding in Your Pantry

You don't need anything fancy to get the job done.

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Oct 2, 2025

I Tested 5 Renter-Friendly Ways to Install Curtains, and the Winner Was Clear

It blew the other options out of the water!

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Oct 1, 2025

I Tested 4 Hacks for Paint Touch-ups, and My Favorite Shocked Me

The winner was way easier than pulling out a paintbrush and a gallon of paint.

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Sep 29, 2025

I Tried 3 Fabric Paints on Secondhand Upholstery and Had a Clear Favorite

I also had a clear least favorite!

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Sep 23, 2025

My Little Secret to Getting That Charming Aged Terracotta Look (In Days, Not Decades!)

I tried two methods, and one was a clear winner.

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Jul 1, 2025

How to Totally Nail the Funky Furniture Trend You’re Seeing Everywhere

I tested four ways to add bold stripes to wood, and my favorite surprised me.

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Jun 26, 2025

This Nostalgic DIY Is Back — Here’s How to Get the Look Using a Grocery Store Staple

It’s such a cheery addition.

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May 28, 2025

This IKEA Hack Hides Cord Clutter and Looks Cute, Too

Read how I did it, step by step.

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May 16, 2025

This Genius Hack Helps Me Fill Large Planters Practically for Free

Bonus: You’ll be recycling while you’re at it!

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May 14, 2025

I Used a Pantry Find to Create Wall Art (It’s So On-Trend for Summer!)

Recycle your pantry staple into art.

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Apr 28, 2025

This 3-Step, 2-Ingredient Technique Will Eliminate Any Musty Laundry Odors

You might think a simple wash cycle would lift that all-too-familiar musty smell, but you’d be very, very wrong.

Ashley Poskin

Apr 21, 2025

I Used 2 Large Planters to Make a Designer-Inspired Side Table for Under $100

I love the silhouette.

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Apr 23, 2025

This Under-$50 Facebook Marketplace Flip Solved My Lack of Kitchen Cabinet Space

Say goodbye to countertop appliances for good.

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Mar 26, 2025

This Easy $10 DIY Totally Transformed My Living Room (It Only Takes an Hour!)

Plus, you can choose any color of the rainbow.

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Mar 4, 2025

This Noguchi-Inspired Table Lamp Will Cost You Less than $25 to DIY

It adds the perfect soft glow.

Ashley Poskin

Feb 26, 2025

I Transformed a Fragile Glass Coffee Table into a Cozy, Sturdy Ottoman

It didn't fit my family before — but I made it work for us by using materials I already had.

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Jan 19, 2025

I Tried the Internet’s Favorite Fancy-Looking Art Hack, and I’m So in Love

I’ll definitely be doing this again!

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Jan 17, 2025

9 Ways to Add Moisture to the Air Without a Humidifier

Don't dry out this winter.

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Jan 9, 2025

I Gave This Spiderweb-Coated Nightstand an Adorable Makeover (I Used Only Leftovers!)

The “before” smelled like Nicotine and sat in my garage for a year before I finally knew what to do with it.

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Jan 8, 2025

I Tried the Trendy Candle DIY Taking Over TikTok — And I’m So in Love

This project couldn’t be easier.

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Jan 6, 2025

I Did a $5 Project in My Living Room, and Now the Whole Room Looks Better

It looks like expensive bone inlay for less.

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Oct 21, 2024

See How I Transformed a Weird $5 Goodwill Find into the Cutest Lamp Ever

The shade is everything!

Ashley Poskin

Oct 14, 2024

I Tried the “Best Hack Ever” for Drywall Anchors, and I’m Sold

This might be the easiest way to remove drywall anchors ever.

Ashley Poskin

Oct 9, 2024

My $3 Secret Potion for Getting Faded Dark Jeans Back to Black in 30 Minutes

Even if your jeans don’t look all that faded, a black dye bath helps fill in worn areas around the seams and pockets, making them look new again in just 30 minutes.

Ashley Poskin

Sep 26, 2024

How to Clean Silver with Aluminum Foil and Baking Soda

Easily clean your silver with this no-fail hack.

Ashley Poskin

Sep 25, 2024

I Tested the "Game Changer" Paint Hack You’re Seeing Everywhere — Here's My Take

This hack doesn’t work for everything.

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Sep 20, 2024

I Gave This Smelly Facebook Marketplace Chair a Colorful Makeover for About $15

While it’s extremely beautiful as-is, it didn’t match the lavender theme I had going on with my other chairs, and it smelled really bad.