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FROM THE EDITOR

Inspiration and energy always hit me like a

creative tidal wave this time of year. Suddenly the

days are just long enough, the weather just warm enough, and I feel

ready to tackle the upgrades and updates I’ve been adding to my

to-do list for months. (BTW, I recently digitized all my list-making

with the free app AnyList. It’s been a lifesaver! Give it a try if you’re

always losing or rewriting those paper lists.)

My top DIY priority? Curb appeal projects that I can finish in a

weekend. In fact, I want to do all the front-door facelifts featured

in “Oh, Hello, Yellow” (page 58 ), including the custom doormat and

the mod hanging planters. I’m even testing sunny paint hues for

my front door! And if outdoor building projects are your jam, don’t

miss our cozy shed (“She Said She Shed,” page 96) or swoon-worthy

cabana (“Made in the Shade,” page 72). Both getaways will make you

want to take up temporary residence in your backyard this summer.

Dive in!

Brian Kramer

Editor, Do It Yourself ª

PS: Speaking of creative tidal waves. The artwork featured here is

tinted resin, poured on an angled canvas. If you prefer an indoor

project, learn a quick and easy way to work with resin (“Try It:

Resin,” page 6).

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