DIY-MM By Maggie Farrington Do-It Yourself McMurray! Decorating inspiration can strike at any time. Perhaps you are inspired leafing through a magazine, or watching a sunset. The idea for my latest DIY project came while eating fro-yo at Menchies in Timberlea. Seriously. So trust me, design brainwaves can hit at…

Spring is upon us – the marshmallow snow-covered world we’ve been living in Fort McMurray is slowly melting away, and it’s the perfect time to get out your paint brushes and tackle some projects that were delayed by the time spent shoveling snow in the winter! Spring also brings us…

When it comes to DIY, you want to have a lot of punch without a large price tag. I’ve been searching for months for the perfect stylish wallpaper {wallpaper is back in a big way – totally not like the tacky stuff from the 90s!}, but I haven’t been able…

The most wonderful time of year is just around the corner, and for many folks, this is a perfect time to let your inner-decorator loose and have fun with holiday décor. For some, holiday decorating may be simple – you see a pre-lit, pre-decorated tree in a big box store…

MOVING INTO A NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION these days may feel like you’re moving into a beige builder-grade box. We moved into our newly-constructed house last summer, and we’ve been working ever since to customize it, DIY style. Adding custom elements to your home can be costly, unless you’re willing to…

IF THERE WAS A 12-STEP PROGRAM FOR SPRAY PAINT junkies, I should be first in line. That’s right, McMurray DIYers – my name is Maggie and I am a “spray paint-aholic.” Paint breathes new life into anything old and dated, from picture frames to furniture, and spray painting is a…