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Looking for a little inspiration to set up a fabulous craft space? These 15 amazing craft room ideas listed here are going to get you started on designing a great craft area in your home from storage to organization, decorating and more. 

Some of the newer washers and dryers out there are truly amazing. There are so many settings to choose from with modern washers and dryers, that most of the work associated with doing laundry is a breeze. However, if you're still using an older washer that doesn't have such settings, you may find yourself in a pickle if you have delicate items to wash and you don't want them to be ruined in the dryer. As a work around, built your own drying rack for those extra delicate, gentle wash items. Follow the instructions below to DIY! Materials 2 x 2' precut birch, 1/2 " thick Two 1/2 x 2" poplar boards Two 3/8" dowel rods, 48" long Shash lock Narrow, loose pin hinges (set of two) D ring hangars to mount Bracketed hinge Three knobs Primer & paint of your choice Measure and cut your 1/2 inch x 2 boards to fit the 2 x 2 precut birch.  Cut your dowel rods to fit inside your drying rack frame  Drill holes for your precut...

Fall is quickly approaching, and soon the smell of pumpkin spice and rustling leaves will fill the air. Get into the season by decorating your front porch first. Autumn decorations are generally pretty cheap, and you can even make most of them yourself. Check out some of these easy DIY crafts that will get you and your neighbors in the seasonal spirit! Wreaths Wreaths are one of the best go-to crafts for fall that usually have a pretty good turn out. If it strikes your fancy you can buy materials at a craft store, such as Joann Fabrics, or you can just talk a stroll through your backyard and collect some leaves and twigs - totally up to you. A little hot glue, and you're good to go! Image via www.deescrafts.com Pumpkins You have a lot of leeway when it comes to pumpkins. If you don't have any pumpkins easily available try looking around for local farmers that may have some for sale. Odds are they will be cheaper and better quality. Also, if you're not i...

There are lots of ways to make your home look more expensive than it actually is without breaking open the piggy bank. This kind of thinking is especially helpful to those with children who may, over the years, have accidents around the house causing things to eventually be replaced. Image via www.lowes.com Laminate Wood Flooring - Hardwood flooring is gorgeous, but let's face it - between the kids and the dogs there's just no saving it. As an alternative to real hardwood floors, you can install laminate flooring that appears wood. Laminate wood floors not only look attractive, but they will also help you stay within your budget and last longer because they're meant to take everyday wear and tear. Laminate wood flooring can be as cheap as .25 cents per SQ FT at Lowes . Image via www.downhomeinspiration.com DIY Window Valance - Window valances are commonly used to cover up the ugly metal bars that hold up your curtains. At a low cost, you can mak...