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I believe good design should be accessible, not just aspirational.
Hi friends! I am Fariha, the creative behind the Home and DIY blog, Pennies for a Fortune. I am a self-taught designer and DIY-er with a passion for crafting beautiful spaces on any budget. I’m currently renovating our builder-grade home into my custom dream home, so grab a cup of chai and come hang out with me!
hello + welcome
I believe good design should be accessible, not just aspirational.
Hi friends! I am Fariha, the creative behind the Home and DIY blog, Pennies for a Fortune. I am a self-taught designer and DIY-er with a passion for crafting beautiful spaces on any budget. I’m currently renovating our builder-grade home into my custom dream home, so grab a cup of chai and come hang out with me!
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Easy Round DIY Fluted Coffee Table (How to build)
Letter Five
Simple DIY Garage Shelving Ideas & Plans for Clever Storage
Transitional Modern Dining Room Makeover & Decorating Ideas
Easy DIY Hardwood Stairs (Refinish Your Carpeted Stairs)
Talk About an Upgrade: From $30 DIY Wood Desktop to Custom Built-Ins
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Check out my tv show, “Problem Spaces,” as I take on the challenge of transforming areas with unconventional angles, outdated designs, and impractical layouts into spaces that my clients absolutely love.