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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
Simple, and completely DIYable, Box Shelves.
By Chrisjob
It's amazing how such a simple design and contruction works so well. A bit of MDF with a router run over the edges, some screws mounted to a cleat (as you can see in the photo), and they're yours for, what?, 20 dollars? Via. »MORE
How To Make a Steampunk Shirt
By threadbanger
This week on Threadbanger learn how to make a Steampunk shirt! For more Steampunk outfits and accessories visit Threadbanger.com. It was Steampunk Week! So also learn how to make goggles, bustles, gloves, and more! Place an old long sleeve shirt out in front of you and, with some chalk, sketch a front breast plate pattern to the front. Take a piece of newspaper and trace half of your pattern onto it. Fold over and cut out. Pin to another piece of fabric. Another old shirt preferable a good contrasting color. Pin down the pattern and cut out, allowing a... »MORE
How to Turn Old Magazines into Woven Art
By DIY Maven
June over at lovely Folding Trees shares her incredibly easy yet effective method of using old magazines to weave beautiful note cards and book marks. June also suggests using the technique to make wall art, book covers and pen pots too!Supplies you’ll need:paper (glossy magazine pages and copy paper)pencilrulerXaxto knifecutting matWhat you’ll need to do:Click on over to Folding Trees to see the entire tutorial. Via Craftzine. »MORE
The Incredible Rotating Bathtub/Shower
By DIY Maven
Ron Arad, in conjunction with Teu-Co., has designed this utterly unique, prototype luxury bath item. It’s a combination bathtub/shower/art installation. Art installation, because of its aesthetic appeal and shower/bathtub because it performs both functions via rotation. Tub becomes shower and shower becomes tub with a 180 degree turn. Source. »MORE
Sofas 101
By DIY Maven
My Home Ideas has an informative breakdown of 10 different sofa styles that will make you the champion of name-that-style, or am I the only one who plays that game? From ‘Tuxedo’ to the less known ‘Knole’ and everything in between, check out the list, complete with pictorial examples, here. »MORE
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