Having a messy entrance can be highly annoying, especially when it is just a pile of dirty shoes and wet winter coats scattered across the floor. All a homeowner longs for is a beautiful, organized, and gorgeous mudroom to welcome…
Drilling holes in your pristine walls can be highly annoying, especially when it is just to hang a few lightweight frames or a small mirror. All a renter or homeowner longs for is a beautifully decorated space without turning their…
I put in a request to the landlord before I moved into my first rental and he gave me his ok to paint the bedroom. So I did, but nothing dramatic, just a soft grey that would fit in anywhere.…
For years, the attic in our Volos summer house was just a place to put things. Not the tidy kind of storage, but the sort where you let it pile up: boxes from one year to the next, odds and…
I said goodbye to a cactus once. I want to be upfront about this before I start recommending plants to anyone. A cactus. The plant that exists specifically for people who forget to water things. The plant that lives in…
I can still recall making my very first scented candle – the glue gun shaking in my hand, a small oil mark on the table I really like, and the satisfying moment the flame finally settled into a stable burn.…
Find Your Design Style Interior Style Quiz Discover Your Signature Home Style Take our deep-dive 10-question quiz to find the aesthetic that matches your personality and clarifies your vision for your space. Start the Quiz Question 1 of 10 ……
Your hall is the initial view people get of your house – and really, it’s the area which determines how inviting and neat your home appears to be. I’ve constantly been fond of the way a nicely arranged entrance can…
Nearly all houses have a wall that no one is quite certain how to deal with. The one you are thinking of is the one which runs along your stairs, from the floor to the top, you know, that long,…
Hi, Tasos here – and welcome to diycozyliving! I’ve been noticing little houses and campervans all over the place recently, and honestly, it makes sense; the thought of a more basic, environmentally friendly way to live is really appealing. Though,…
