Home DIY Transformations: Kitchen Renovation and Backyard String Light Solution

A Reddit user revamped a dated yellow kitchen by swapping bright white cabinets for muted mushroom‑tone Sherwin‑Williams Shiitake cabinets, installing slate flooring, adding a butcher‑block countertop, brass hardware and open‑shelf glass cabinets. The changes softened the space, introduced texture and gave the kitchen an older, lived‑in feel without expanding the layout.

Another DIY guide shows how to hang string lights on a deck using thin copper pipes and EMT straps attached directly to the railing. The copper posts, topped with tee and elbow fittings, support Edison‑style bulbs that create a warm, café‑like ambience while remaining unobtrusive during the day. The setup offers a simple, temporary lighting solution for backyards lacking pergolas or trees.