{"product_id":"home-improved-transform-your-rooms-with-easy-diy","title":"Home, Improved: Transform Your Rooms with Easy DIY","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I've always been a big believer in playing by your own rules in your home, and that's exactly what Fariha encourages readers to do in \u003ci\u003eHome, Improved\u003c\/i\u003e. I love that all her clever (and totally doable) projects empower homeowners and even renters to say, Not today, builder-grade! It really doesn't take a lot of money to go from a cookie-cutter home to something that feels more custom, but you've gotta get creative and crafty and leave the fear behind. Fariha's book can easily inspire anyone with heart and drive to try DIY and to take a chance on themselves and their rooms.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \"EMILY HENDERSON, stylist, designer, and New York Times bestselling author\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fariha has an extraordinary gift for transforming everyday spaces into homes that feel deeply personal and full of life. \u003ci\u003eHome, Improved \u003c\/i\u003eempowers anyone to take on the challenge of reimagining their space, with creative solutions and heart-filled inspiration guiding every page. We've long admired the way she connects storytelling with design--this book is a true reflection of her warmth, wit, and belief that every home deserves character and care.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \"BARRY \u0026amp; JORDAN, The Brownstone Boys\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What makes \u003ci\u003eHome, Improved\u003c\/i\u003e so special is that it's rooted in lived experience. I love that Fariha weaves culture, constraint, and creativity into a guide that proves beautiful homes aren't born from unlimited budgets, but from curiosity, courage, and learning the 'why' behind every decision.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \"CARMEON HAMILTON, designer and HGTV star\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Part how-to, part pep talk, this DIY interior design guide is like having your most stylish (and slightly fearless) friend walk you through every project. Packed with easy tips, beautiful ideas, and a whole lot of encouragement, it turns the intimidating world of design into something totally doable and totally you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \"NATALIE PAPIER, founder of Home Ec. and host of Artfully Designed on the Magnolia Network\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Over the years, I've watched Fariha bravely tackle project after project with stunning results, first on social media and then on her Magnolia Network show. She has single-handedly shown people the possibilities when you are willing to think outside the box and put in a little elbow grease. For anyone looking to put their own stamp on their home, this beautiful book is your guide for the process of how to do it and get professional results. She thinks like a designer, and now you can too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \"HEMA PERSAD, founder of Sagrada Studios\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFariha Nasir \u003c\/b\u003eis a self-taught designer and DIY expert with a passion for making ordinary spaces extraordinary. Armed with a fine arts degree and a can-do creative spirit, Nasir launched Pennies for a Fortune in 2019 to document the DIY journey of transforming her Houston, Texas, builder-grade house into her custom dream home. Since then, she has helped her followers transform all sorts of homes and tricky spaces. She has collaborated with Chasing Paper, West Elm, and Home Depot, and starred in the Magnolia Network's \u003ci\u003eProblem Spaces\u003c\/i\u003e. Her 163,000 Instagram followers appreciate good design and the unique opportunities of DIY. \u003cb\u003eArlyn Hernandez\u003c\/b\u003e is an LA-based writer, editor, and stylist. She served as executive editor at Luxe Interiors + Design, was design editor at \u003ci\u003eApartment Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e, and worked as chief content officer for Emily Henderson. Hernandez is a frequent contributor to Domino.com, Lonny, 1stdibs, and \u003ci\u003eReal Simple.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFariha Nasir, designer and creator of the Instagram sensation @pennies_for_a_fortune, helps you transform your everyday home into a cozy, beautifully decorated retreat with her easy renovation ideas and DIY room makeovers for every budget\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love looking at inspiring interiors but often think, \u003ci\u003eThat is amazing, but there's no way I have what it takes (time, money, expertise) to pull it off, \u003c\/i\u003e Fariha Nasir is here to change all that. Her new book is for everyone who loves good design but thinks they would need an army of experts to actually achieve the style they crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome, Improved\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers through the process of easy home improvement and teaches DIY novices how to choose materials and successfully create simple accessory, furnishing, and room makeovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of books that claim to make renovating achievable, but here's the thing: because she has done this all herself, Nasir's smart approach really\u003ci\u003edoes\u003c\/i\u003e teach you how to create simple projects with success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer story is compelling: She arrived in the U.S. as a young immigrant with nothing more than a suitcase full of clothes and a handful of art supplies, but she was determined to add a decorative spark to the drab rental apartment she shared with her new husband. 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