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Modern Platform bed

By rafaelmontilla Soho%20bed2

This bed is something right out of Goldeneye. No, not the James Bond thriller. We're speaking reverently of Goldeneye, the one-time home of Ian Fleming in Jamaica. This modern platform bed would look perfect there ' sleek and perfectly coifed ' just like Bond. A wide platform of oak leads to two expansive matching nightstands. The headboard blocks the view of prying eyes while offering you a place to properly prop your head. Don't worry about your pillows coming up missing in action during a night of dangerous liaisons. Fear not. The headboard will never fail in its mission. »MORE

July 08, 2008
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DIY Embossed Wall.

By Chrisjob Leaves

Here's a great idea from the happy homemaker: the diy embossed wall. Simply make a stencil (dinosaurs are essential), and fill with spakle, then paint as you would. Provides a texture that's way more interesting than tone-on-tone, especially with a high gloss paint and hard surface, as in the photo. Via. »MORE

July 08, 2008
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Make Magnetic Photo Bookmarks of Your Friends (or enemies)!

By Chrisjob Dsc_1495

The always playful Photojojo has teamed up with Kodak for this fun tutorial: handmade magnetic photo bookmarks. Simply take a full body photo, print it and its mirror image, cut them out, glue the top and add magnets to the bottom for a photomagnet sandwich. Then, READ!   »MORE

July 08, 2008
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Automated Sprinkler Systems: Responsible or Wasteful?

By Chrisjob F381gk0fi9n7txk

This Instructable got me thinking: in the era of resource-watching and water rationing, are automated sprinkler systems more responsible, as its organized and at the right time, or wasteful, as they can water when not necessary, etc? Are lawn sprinklers EVER okay anymore? Is is different for produce gardens? »MORE

July 08, 2008
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15 Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns

By DIY Maven 51lh8yuixal

Tipnut has assembled the ultimate list of homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns. Some you sew, some you crochet, and some you knit. »MORE

July 08, 2008
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A Shipping Container Playground.

By Chrisjob Skinnersplayground12

Over the last few years, shipping containers have been recycled into everything from storage sheds to emergency houses to entire wings of homes. But none seem so useful or poetic or FUN! as Skinners Playground by Phooey Architects in Melbourne. "Many of the structural elements in the Skinners Playground are simply container cut outs that have been repositioned. The stair railings, shade overhangs, and balconies are all parts of abandoned containers. The materials are left with tell tale signs of origin, giving a feeling similar to kid-constructed tree houses and forts from found objects.The windows, carpet tiles, and fasteners at... »MORE

July 08, 2008
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Crafty Ways to Tart Up Your Knobs!

By DIY Maven Monogram_a_knob_with_dimentional_letter_from_scrapbook_department_on_a_porcelain_pull

BHG has some clever ways to create custom drawer pulls for pennies. Here are some of my favorites: Great for a child's room, simply glue a dimensional letter (found in the scrapbook department of your favorite craft store) at the center of a porcelain pull.   A bit of paint breathes life into this wooden knob. A round craft mirror and by-the-yard rhinestones and a little glue bring bling to this knob. For the shabby-chic fan, a wooden knob painted white with some white and creamy-color buttons glued on with a heavy duty adhesive (BHG recommends something like E6000) might... »MORE

July 08, 2008
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The BEST On-Line Guide to Residential Styles

By DIY Maven 4

REALTOR.org has, by far, the best on-line residential style guide for the layperson that I’ve come across. From Italianate to art deco to shingle and everything in between. Each style has a pictorial example and a thumbnail description. For a lengthier description, click on the individual styles. Also, the page includes an nice section called ‘Home Features’ which defines various architectural features such as dormers and roofs. For example, under the ‘roofs’ heading, we find 8 different roof types that include such styles as gambrel, mansard and pavilion-hipped. To peruse the page, visit realtor.org. For any real estate/architecture junkie, it's certainly worth a bookmark! »MORE

July 08, 2008
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Tins... Millions of Tins...

By lilybee Finished_tins_medium

It's a bit of a stretch to call this a how to, as essentially you stick some paper on a baby formula tin, and that's it. My problem is the sheer quantity of these things, the kid chows his way through one a week, and it seems a shame to just toss them into the recycling, so, what else would you do with them? »MORE

July 08, 2008
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Make "Mrs. Fields'" Chocolate Chip Cookies

By DIY Maven 62_l_chocolate-chips

I'm not big on posting recipes here on Curbly, but a recent tete a tete with my bud Kestrel resulted in a request for this yummy chocolate chip cookie creation. It was given to me with the title ‘Mrs. Fields’ Chocolate Chip Cookies.’ If it's one of the cookie queen’s authentic recipes, I’m really not sure. What I am sure of is, they are to DIE for. Warning: this recipe makes a very large batch, but it’s really easy to halve or even quarter.  Mrs. Fields’ Chocolate Chip Cookies2 cups butter2 cups light brown sugar1 ½ cups white granulated sugar4... »MORE

July 08, 2008
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80 How-To Sites Worth Bookmarking.

By Chrisjob How_to_make_it

The internet has been so integral to the DIY and handmade revolution, its no surprise to find an enourmous collection of how-to websites from around the world. Lifehack.org has assembled a solid eighty, in areas like home decor, crafts, dining, business, and personal finance. Though, there's no Curbly. Write in and make it eighty-one!!!! Also, check out this collection of fifteen from DumbLittleMan. Image.   »MORE

July 07, 2008
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Convert an Old Ironing Board Nook into a Spicy Spice Rack.

By Chrisjob F6qlootfi9drcr1

Growing up, my best friend's house had a built-in recess for an ironing board...and it hardly got used for anything but junk mail and a standard hiding place for Easter eggs. This technique from Instructables can be used to create a great  spice rack, or any sort of built-in storage in older homes. »MORE

July 07, 2008
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Charles and Ray Eames Videos.

By Chrisjob Eames_small_2

Even casual fans of modern design know American superstar couple Charles and Ray Eames. Grassroots Modern has compiled a fantastic collection of film clips featuring the Eameses and their brilliant furniture and architectural creations. From the debut of the Eames Lounge on NBC in 1956 to a full collection of interviews, this is fine way to spend an hour...I just did. »MORE

July 07, 2008
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The Living Room is Dead; Long Live the 'Live-in' Kitchen

By DIY Maven Live_in_kitchen1

Okay, maybe the living room isn’t dead, but its prominence in the house isn’t what it used to be. Because of the way we live these days, the kitchen is the place to be. Maybe the kids are doing homework and we’re checking e-mail or paying bills, or perhaps we're entertaining. Whatever the situation, the kitchen is where the action is. Kitchen Remodeling Ideas says, “The trends in kitchen design are set to focus on comfort and usability. Imagine a kitchen that incorporates a couch, a television, a coffee table and internet access into its space.” They call this kind... »MORE

July 07, 2008
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8 Creative Ways to Recycle Stationary

By DIY Maven Img_0001_9

If you save calendars, greeting cards and leftover wrapping paper you could use them to decoupage something, or you could check out Real Simple’s clever ways to reuse them. 1. Instead of tucking them away where they can’t be seen, frame the images on cards or calendars in inexpensive IKEA wood frames.2. Use them as media for a mixed-media art project.3. Use wrapping paper to line the backs of bookcases or line tack boards in your cubical.4. Cut shapes from calendars and greeting cards, punch a hole near their edges for interesting gift tags. 5. Use pretty bands of paper... »MORE

July 07, 2008
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Movin' on up...to the North side

By ruajennie 1671300_medium

My husband and I have decided that the town we live in doesn't offer much opportunity for us, so we're planning a move to Minneapolis in September (assuming at least one of us can find a job!). We were wondering if anyone in the area has suggestions on what part of the city to live in. We can spend up to about $850/month and would love to find something with character in a safe neighborhood (we had a break-in last fall and we--meaning I--are a bit worried about that sort of thing). Thanks bunches in advance! »MORE

July 07, 2008
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