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How to turn a Tea Towel into a Kitchen Rug
By DIY Maven
Ric rac lover Hannah was in a predicament. The space in front of her kitchen sink is an odd size, so finding a rug to fit the space had been difficult. She spotted a rug she liked on Plow & Hearth whose pattern was inspired by that of vintage tea towels. The rug was too big, but it did inspire this clever how-to. To replicate Hannah’s technique, you’ll need a tea towel, an old woven rug for backing, however Hannah also suggests using an old towel, blanket or a layer or two of canvas, and a sewing machine. To see the... »MORE
How to Make Scrap Paper Mosaics
By DIY Maven
Jeffrey Rudell over at Craft Stylish shares his process of making scrap paper mosaics. Materials are minimal on this one and include scrap paper–junk mail works perfectly–and some time. Simply tear your paper and assemble the pieces in the image you imagine. I’d suggest maybe using archival glue to adhere your final vision to, perhaps, an artist’s board or even just posterboard. When fashioning your image, Jeffrey says there’s two things to keep in mind:“Overall shapes go a long way toward making things recognizable. Don't worry too much about articulating each and every part of the face you're trying to... »MORE
A New Take On Log Furniture
By DIY Maven
Do you love log furniture? Do you hate it? If your feelings gravitate toward the later, take a gander at these sublime creations from Bleu Nature. The French company, created by Frank Lefebvre, uses Mother Nature’s answer to modern design, driftwood, to juxtapose luxury and simplicity to delightful effect. Energetic and youthful, these pieces are a far cry from the log-cabin look. Via. »MORE
Christie’s Contemporary Design Auction
By DIY Maven
Today, Christie’s auction house is setting aside its usual antique faire. On the block for your consideration is a collection of items from the creme de la creme of late 20th and early 21st century furniture designers. As you can imagine, these pieces are expensive. Like mortgage-the-house expensive. But, thanks to Christie’s on-line catalog, gawking is free. Here is just a peek at what you’ll find there: 'Komed' A pair of leather upholsered tubular steel chairs, designed circa 1996, by Marc Newson. 'Nekton' A set of four glass laminated polyurethan resin stools, 2006, by Zaha Hadid. 'Pandora's Box' An anodized... »MORE
10 MOST UNIQUE HOME INTERIOR DESIGN FROM AROUND THE WORLD
By berryberr
"What makes an interior space inspirational? What factors truly distinguish a home from another? From the viewpoint of a designer, I think an excellent design should display the designer's energy, technical proficiency and vision. Of course, good interior design should also be stylish and individual, meeting the needs of the occupants. On this post, we look at 10 of the most unique interiors we've featured on Home Rejuvenation over the past 3 years. Each of these designs are refreshing in their own right and showcases the unparalleled creativity of the creator. We hope you'll walk away as inspired as... »MORE
11 MOST UNUSUAL LIGHTING IN THE WORLD
By berryberr
A collection of some of the world's most unusual lighting. Read more »MORE
DIY ModUpholstery: Mock Tufting
By ModHomeEcTeacher
The problem at hand was those annoying, yet luxurious, down-filled back cushions. Everytime anyone would get up from the loveseat, the back cushions were smashed down, seams all askew. My compulsive self had to walk over, re-fluff, straighten and then I could move on. Don't the best solutions just come to you in the simplest of ideas?? My first thought was to make some covered buttons and pull those through the cushions to give a modern, symmetric button tufting look. That is definitely an option. After perusing the Mitchell Gold catalogue, I opted for mock tufting made by using upholstery twine to make mock tufts with symmetrical... »MORE
How to Plan Your Room, Cool Fridges & Tips on Choosing a Dishwasher
By TheHome
DESIGNER INSIGHT: Barry Dixon on How to Plan Your Room Friday, September 5, 2008 (released early for email subscribers!) Some start with a rug, some start with a color. Designer Barry Dixon offers this advice for starting to plan your room. Black & White and Stylish All Over September 4, 2008 The black and white color scheme is a fashion mainstay. Black and white fabrics in solids and patterns compose a dynamic look that never goes out of style. Chilling Out: Who Knew a Fridge Could Be So Stylish? September 3, 2008 Say goodbye to standard black, white,... »MORE
Magnetic Soap Holder
By DIY Maven
This just might make me give up the pump. From Hammacher Schlemmer, the Magnetic Soap Holder suspends a bar of soap over the sink basin, thus eliminating scum and extending the bar’s life. The arm has a powerful magnet at its tip and is made of ‘type 201 polished stainless steel’ and has a solid steel base that acts as a counterweight. To use it, you simply press a thin metal disk–which has rounded edges that won’t interfere with normal use–into the soap itself and then let the magnet do all the work. Although it'll set you back 50 bucks,... »MORE
How to Spin Newspapers into Yarn
By DIY Maven
Some old newspapers, a spindle and a pair of scissors, that’s all it takes to spin newspaper into yarn. Okay, you might not want to make a sweater out of it, but it could make lovely baskets, totes and even rugs, just to name a few of the possibilities. To learn the entire process, head on over to greenupgrader.com. Via. »MORE
Glow in the dark YARN!
By DIY Maven
Just in time for spooky Halloween crafts, Bernat has introduced their new worsted weight glow in the dark yarn. To make your photo-luminescent experience even more fun, Bernat also has some free knit and crochet patterns to download like the knitted 'boo' bag pictured above the glowing crocheted star below. »MORE
Credit Crunch blauegh
By David Rowtree
A quick update - I've been trying to sell the house for the last 9 months but obviously the current situation isn't helping much and I don't really want to drop the price. I'm in no hurry so the trip may be postponed a year but it will happen I'm sure! »MORE
Restless nights-searching for a better way to sleep
By David Rowtree
Lying in bed last night I began to think about…everything. Ironically the only time I seem to be able to arrange thoughts in my head is when I should be dispersing them, throwing them into high wind over a barren sandy desert of sleep. It is such an unfortunate conundrum for someone who loves sleep, could sleep all through the day without a care in the world but as soon as head hits pillow it’s…think, think, think. I am overcome with an urge to call long lost friends I haven’t spoken to in years, put the washing or... »MORE
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How To Fold an Origami Shirt from a Dollar Bill.
By Chrisjob
Why? Because you can. And it looks cool. And you might get to keep the dollar you borrowed. And why not...And, oh, just watch the video. Origami American Dollar Bill Shirt Image. »MORE
The Solar-Powered Plant.
By Chrisjob
From Inhabitat: "At first glance this energy producing “plant” may look pretty commonplace, but looks can be deceiving. AIST, Mitsubishi and Tokki has enveloped each solar leaf in an ultra thin film to repel oxygen and water which will make it more durable and friendlier to the harsh outdoor environment. If this prototype performs up to par, they are looking at applying this technology from walls and windows to clothes and toys." And, if you're looking for a little more mature plant, here's a solar tree with photovoltaic leaves. »MORE
11 Tips to Have a Healthy Bathroom.
By Chrisjob
Too bad...as it turns out, just wiping down the shower and scrubbing out the toilet and dried toothpaste isn't quite enough. Gomestic offers these 11 tips towards healthy bathroom maitnance. Sink drains Shower Heads Toilet lids Bath Towels Shower curtain Excess water Mascara Soiled linens and underwear Soap Dishes Rinsing cup Toothbrushes »MORE
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