14 essays
The Fix
Real rooms, real budgets, real before-and-afters that don’t involve a contractor named Sven. Naomi walks you through full room makeovers under $600, a hallway that took six months, and every mistake she fixed along the way. Proof that good design is slow, stubborn, and surprisingly cheap.
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Do It Yourself Console Table: A Stylish Build on a Realistic BudgetDo it yourself console table plans for a sturdy, stylish entryway piece using affordable l...
The Fix
Oct 15, 2026
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How to Attach Garland on Stairs Without Damaging Your BanisterLearn how to attach garland on stairs without drilling, ugly tape, or falling greenery. Ge...
The Fix
Oct 14, 2026
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The Hallway That Took Six MonthsSome rooms come together in a weekend. Naomi Decker's hallway took six months, three wrong...
The Fix
Aug 21, 2026
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Full Room Makeover for Under $600Naomi Decker proves that a full room makeover doesn't require a five-figure budget or a co...
The Fix
Aug 19, 2026
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Fort Greene Living Room: Before & AfterFive years ago, Naomi Decker's Fort Greene living room was a beige box with hand-me-down f...
The Fix
Aug 16, 2026
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