A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

  This could be the year  to sell  your house – and here’s why. According to a recent  NerdWallet  survey,  15% of people are planning to buy a home this year . That’s actually a record high for this survey ( see graph below ): Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% since 2020. This recent increase shows buyer demand hasn’t disappeared – if anything, it indicates there’s pent-up demand ready to come back to the market. That doesn’t mean the floodgates are opening and that there’s going to be a huge wave of buyers like we saw a few years ago. But this does signal there’ll be more activity this year than last. At least some of the buyers who put their plans on hold over the past few years will jump back in. Whether they’re feeling more confident about moving, they’ve finally saved up enough to buy, or they simply can’t wait any longer – this is the year they’re aiming to take the plunge. And, according to that same...

60 Fabulous Fall DIY Projects To Decorate And Beautify Your Home

Don’t you just love fall? From the cooler temperatures to the gorgeous colors, fall is definitely my favorite time of year. Now that it’s finally here, it’s time to think about decorating with all those beautiful fall colors, and I’ve found so many wonderful ways to bring the colors of fall into your home.
60 Fabulous Fall DIY Projects To Decorate And Beautify Your Home
Whether you want to go outside and gather leaves and gourds or you prefer to purchase your fall decorating supplies from the Dollar Store, you’re going to find something in this collection that will add beauty and warmth to your home this autumn. I love fall colors because they make you feel so cozy.
All of these projects incorporate those colors to give your home a welcoming feel that you and your guests are sure to love. Pair these with my creative pumpkin carving and decorating ideas to really bring in the autumn spirit.
From beautiful wreaths and candles to pillows and so much more, I’ve collected 60 great fall DIY decorating ideas that are sure to help you welcome the new season into your home.
The best part? All of these projects are really easy and really inexpensive to make. You can add some fall warmth and charm to your home for much less than you would think and definitely much less than you would spend if you went out and bought all your fall décor.

1. Sunflower Wreath

Sunflower WreathNothing says fall more than sunflowers and burlap. This easy DIY sunflower wreath uses burlap and a few other craft supplies to create a stunning and fun decoration for your door. Show all your neighbors how ready you are to greet the cooler temperatures when you display this on your front door.
Source and Tutorial: grillo-designs

2. Rustic Mason Jars

Rustic Mason JarsSome white spray paint with black lettering is all you need to create these gorgeous fall themed mason jars. Just fill them with sunflowers or any other kind of autumn flower and you’re all set with beautiful vase like jars that are perfect for fall. The rustic look really sets them apart.
Source and Tutorial: sincerelyjean

3. Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders

Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle HoldersHave I mentioned how much I love mod podge? You can use it to create these amazing mason jars turned autumn leaf candle holders. Just affix the leaves to the jars with mod podge, add your candles, and you’re all set. They’re easy and really gorgeous.
Source and Tutorial: hellonewlywed

4. Falling Leaf Block

Falling Leaf BlockIf you love sewing, you’ll really love creating this falling leaf block that’s going to really decorate your dining room table. You’ll need some quilting squares and maybe a couple of hours of time. Make several of them in smaller sizes for decorating your coffee tables, too.
Source and Tutorial: goodgollyginger

5. Fall Apple Candle Holders

Fall Apple Candle HoldersThese little tea light holders are made from actual apples, so they’re gorgeous and they smell wonderful. Use green and red candles for a really diverse look. You literally just cut a hole in the apple and insert your tea light candle. Please be careful to not leave the candles burning unattended.
Source and Tutorial: onelittleproject

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