Life Kit DIY home hacks that your landlord probably won't hate
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Mar 9, 2026 
Amanda Poe, attorney and Boho Frisco creator, shares renter-friendly decor and paint tips. Cliff Tan, architect and feng shui practitioner, offers spatial and lighting advice. Adjua Jemma Brempong, reporter and producer, guides practical DIY sourcing and tool tactics. They talk short-term, reversible upgrades, creative repurposing, paint tricks, lighting fixes, and smart furniture arrangements.
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Fix The Entryway First
- Start your arrival off right by clearing and organizing the entryway so coming home feels good.
- Mariel installed hooks and upcycled an IKEA shoe cabinet to store bags, keys, linens, and electronics at the door.
Repurpose Objects For New Functions
- Don’t get hung up on an item's intended purpose; repurpose things to fill needs instead.
- Examples include bread baskets as side tables and tomato cages turned into plant stands to solve storage or surface gaps.
Start With The Ugliest Problem
- Tackle the ugliest, most annoying thing in your home first for maximum impact.
- Cliff Tan suggests fixing the worst eyesores like a shoe rack before creating small decorative projects.