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Hi Reader!

Changing light fixtures in our rental homes isn’t new for us.

But when we swapped out almost all of them in our current home, we learned some very valuable hacks that even we'd never done before.

The biggest lessons here: you’re not stuck with the fixture itself, the type of light, or even its placement.

Here’s how to fix some common light problems we encounter in our rentals!

​Keep reading...​

Dive Deeper Into This Project

Light fixtures come in a VERY wide range of prices. In this week’s Voice Notes, I’m sharing the few tricks I used to get our light fixtures at the lowest price possible!

Favorite Find

It's the age-old outdoor party problem: table clothes that flap and fly in the wind.

I recently bought some of these tablecloths for a few different events, and I am obsessed with their upscale, clean, and oh-so-easy fit. I pretty much now want them in every color!

Sneak Peek

For the longest time, I avoided a "big box store" membership because I didn't want to deal with all the excess. But my hand was finally forced (#3boymom) so I had to figure out a backstock system that really worked. Sharing our storage solutions here next week!

See you next week!

~Megan
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The Homes I Have Made

by Megan Duesterhaus

Military Spouse | Perpetual Renter - Sharing easy, affordable, & practical home decor & organization solutions to help you transform ANY space into a place you love! ❤️

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