How to Photograph Fireworks Displays

Darren Rowse of DPS fame tells us the ins and outs of taking spectacular fireworks display pics. Here's t » READ MORE

July 03, 2009

0 comments  |  45 views

1

Tiled Penny Floor

Yup, that's right. It's a floor that's been tiled with thousands and thousands of pennies. If you're in the NY area, visit The Standard Grill to see it in person. Having done my share of tiling with mosaic, I can't » READ MORE

July 02, 2009

6 comments  |  428 views

0

The Drawer Balcony

A while back we had the drawer bedroom, which was spectacular but probably not practical for your average home/condo owner. This drawer balcony, however, is conceivable--in a practical sense and in a pocketbook sense. Called Bloomframe, the prototype was designed by Hofman Dujardin Architects. Below is a video of the balcony in action. » READ MORE

July 02, 2009

0 comments  |  83 views

0

How to Make an Altoid Tin Travel Game Set

This is one of the BEST uses of an empty Altoid tin I've ever seen. A collection of four board games all packed into that little box. How cool is that? But enough with m » READ MORE

July 02, 2009

0 comments  |  90 views

2

Making Mossy Wall Art

Remember the Styrofoam wall art post? Well, here's another version making cool art out of the stuff but using faux moss instead of paper and fabric. To whip a nature-y triptych up of your own, you'll need some stuff » READ MORE

July 01, 2009

0 comments  |  134 views

1

Totally DIYable Blackboard Clock

Talk about multitasking! This new item at Graham and Green is not only a clock, it's a chalkboard and a bulletin board as well. It also costs £52.50 or about 74 bucks to we Yanks. However, a very acceptable knock-off could be put together with a square of inexpensive MDF, a bit of black chalkboard paint and some » READ MORE

July 01, 2009

0 comments  |  88 views

2

How to Turn 3 Chairs into 1 Bench

Carpenter Ryan McPail took 3 worn, secondhand chairs, which he bought for 18 bucks a piece, and turned them into one clever bench. The seats of the chairs were broken, so this reincarnation seemed the perfect solution! To make one of your own, you'll to gather the » READ MORE

July 01, 2009

0 comments  |  86 views

0

How to Make a Knot Trivet

This beautiful trivet is pretty enough to hang on a wall. To make one 8" knot trivet, you'll need to assemble » READ MORE

June 30, 2009

0 comments  |  176 views

0

9 Room Makeovers that Sell Houses

June 30, 2009

0 comments  |  353 views

0

This Old House Reader Remodel Winner

The victim of a very bad remodel, this turreted 1896 Victorian underwent a serious refurb, thanks to Dorian and Elaine Walker who were able to see past all the wrong choices of previous owners. The 'after' of the project speaks f » READ MORE

June 30, 2009

0 comments  |  242 views

0