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Lamberts Lately: Easy Recipes & Home Organization

🪴 Spring is here - time to tackle those home projects

Published 11 days ago • 2 min read


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March is wrapping up and the weather is finally starting to cooperate - which means it's the perfect time to start thinking about those home projects you've been putting off all winter!

This week I'm rounding up some of my favorite outdoor and DIY posts to help you hit the ground running this spring.

​Clean a Deck - A good deck cleaning is one of those things that makes a dramatic difference for very little effort. This post walks through exactly how to get rid of green stains and get your deck looking like new again - and getting it done now means it's ready to enjoy all spring and summer long.

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​Outdoor Sectional - Once your deck is clean, this is the upgrade that changes how much you actually use your outdoor space. This post covers how to build your own outdoor sectional - it's more approachable than it sounds and the result is so worth it.

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🏠 Four Indoor Projects to Tackle While You Wait for Warmer Days

Not quite warm enough to be outside yet? These are great ones to knock out inside the house first:

painting crown molding. plantation shutters in front of a desk.
decorated console table. colorful mesh wreath hanging on a door.
  • ​Faux Crown Molding - One of the most dramatic and affordable interior upgrades you can make. Totally doable even if you've never done a project like this before.
  • ​Plantation Shutters - A timeless window treatment upgrade that instantly makes a room feel more polished. The post covers the full installation process.
  • ​DIY Console Table - A beginner-friendly build that looks completely custom and costs a fraction of store prices. A satisfying weekend project with a big payoff.
  • ​Deco Mesh Wreath - A fun, budget-friendly DIY that's perfect for a spring front door refresh. Easy enough for a total beginner and endlessly customizable for the season.

🧠 Quick Tip: Start With the Front Door

Not sure where to begin? Start with your front door. A new wreath, a clean porch, a potted plant - small changes at the entry point make the whole home feel updated and cared for. It's the highest-impact, lowest-effort refresh you can do to kick off the season.

Spring is just getting started - and that means the project window is wide open. Pick one thing this weekend and get after it. You'll be so glad you did!

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Lamberts Lately: Easy Recipes & Home Organization

Leslie Lambert

I love to talk about easy family recipes, home cleaning & organization, DIY projects, productivity, and the occasional battle story.

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