Freshome Finds, Edition 4

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Are you having end of the month calendar shock? It’s hard to believe this is the last weekend of October. We hope you are prepared for a spooky and entertaining Halloween and prepping yourself for the end-of-the-year holiday rush!

We love a beautiful storefront. This collection of showstopper awnings definitely caught our eye. Image: Design Sponge

Freshome Finds: Inspiration

It’s feeling like fall and that makes us think about hot apple cider and built-in firepits.

Did you know that the way your home smells is 1 of 4 intangibles that can make or break the sale of your home?

Who knew that minimalism style of this home could exude so much warmth?

Nothing is more appealing during this time of year than a rustic and cozy cabin. We think you will want to head to Montana after seeing this beauty.

We couldn’t agree more with these Instagram account recommendations.

Freshome Finds: Deals

Pottery Barn – 20% off all tabletop – discount valid through Nov. 2. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, we recommend you upgrade your serving platter with this tiered stand.

Rejuvenation – 20% off + free shipping with code FRIENDS17 – code valid through Nov. 1. This globe lamp is both classic and modern.

Target – 30% off home items + an extra 15% off rugs, lighting and decor with code HOME – code valid through 10/28. We just bought this wood tray for our Thanksgiving tablescape.

Bon-Ton – 50% off home décor from Fringe, Artisan Trend Collection and LED Décor with code FF30POCTB17 – valid through 10/31. Stock up on your basics with this sale – hangers, sheets and candle votives.

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SKÅDIS: 5 ways to make the IKEA pegboard even better

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Hackers Help: How to remake cam lock holes?

I want to put a 78.5” wide PAX configuration in a 77” space for a kids room . My plan is to eliminate the drawer on the right unit, then cut the shelves and rails to be 1.5” narrower. My question is, how do people attach two laminated pressboard IKEA pieces after they’ve cut off the cam lock holes? Related: See more Hackers Help questions and answers . Are they using drills bits and/or tiny hole saws to remake the cam lock holes? Or screws drilled in from the outside with wood glue? The outside pieces won’t be visible in my completed setup so I could go either way. I’m curious what other people are doing, either I haven’t seen this detail in past hacks or I haven’t been paying attention. ~ by Jenny *** Hi Jenny The best and tidiest method is to use the cut-off portion as a template to reproduce the same cam lock holes in the correct positions. The right sized drill bits and a Forstner bit should do the trick. A Forstner bit will drill a flat-bottomed hole (...

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