Empty Nest Syndrome? 9 DIY Projects to Shift Your Focus

By Scott Gamm

Sending your kids off to college is a bittersweet moment: You're excited that they're about to embark on a great journey, but you're sad to see them leave the house. While they'll be home for the major holidays and during the summer, your household undoubtedly changes as you're now considered an "empty nester."

MainStreet asked the design pros to weigh in on 10 DIY projects for empty nesters.

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