
Ruth LovettSmith is a writer, artist, and designer with a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She has a passion for creating and sharing, and loves to get her hands dirty. She often writes articles on art and design, writing and blogging, parenting, gardening, food allergies, and healthy living. She also works as a graphic designer creating logos, media kits, invitations, cards, and more. She shares her writing, blogging, art, and design tips (in addition to her crazy life stories) on her blog RuthLovettSmith.com.
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How to Powerwash Your Siding
Consider giving the exterior of your house a bath with a good powerwash....
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Transform an Old Door Into a Headboard
Upcycle an old door into a stylish headboard with some fabric....
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How to Transfer Old Boxes Into Shelves
Learn how to upcycle old wooden crates into trendy, and functional shadow boxes....
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How to Repaint Wooden Clapboard Siding
Spruce up your home's curb appeal by repainting your wooden clapboard siding....
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How to Refinish Laminate Countertops
With a bit of hard work and patience, refinish your dirty and dated laminate countertops for le...
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Drywall Installation for Beginners
It's not as hard as it looks!...
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14 Tips to Decoupaging Furniture
It's a great way to upcycle....
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4 Ways to Prep Your Yard for Summer
Tackle your outdoor chores now for a relaxing summer ahead....
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7 Small Bedroom Tips and Tricks
Don't let the size of your room keep you from enjoying the space....
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How to Create an Outdoor Foot Washing Station
Summer activities often leave feet dirty. Hose them off in this simple DIY to keep your house's...
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6 Home Repairs to Make Before It's Too Late
Tackle these projects before worse comes to worst....
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How to Install Roof Heating Cables
Heating cables help prevent damage from ice damming....
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Appliance Upgrades to Give the Most Bang for Your Buck
Which ones should you replace and which should you keep?...
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How to Plant and Grow Vanilla Beans
Try growing a vanilla bean plant at home....
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5 Tips to Getting the Strongest Wi-Fi Connection Ever
Suffering from a weak internet signal? These tips are guaranteed to get it stronger....
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How to Paint a Ceiling
Freshly painted ceilings give revamped rooms the final touch....
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How to Create a Planter Bed From Scratch
Learn how to create a planter bed from scratch and you’ll be on your way to harvesting your o...
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4 DIY Ways to Live More Sustainably
Try one or all four of these DIY ways to live more sustainably and find out how easy it is to r...
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4 Spring DIYs for the Home
Spring is a time for new beginnings. Freshen up your space with these DIYs for the house's inte...
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The Pros and Cons of Yurt Living
Yurts are an economical way to own a home, but they're not suited to everyone's lifestyle....