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Floating stairs? I'll try anything once

By Doug Aamoth

I'll be honest; these stairs don't look safe. I know they look cool but how cool would you look hugging the wall all the way up? I'd be petrified. And what a spot to park your laptop! This staircase was designed by Jordi Vayreda of Spain for a real-life client who now has the floating stairs in his or her real-life home. I'd be interested to know if the staircase has some sort of weight limit. Any physics whiz kids out there care to comment on how you'd have to build stairs like these to support the weight of a... »MORE

May 12, 2008

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DIY Photo Wall Update

By erinloechner

It's been awhile since I've checked out this tutorial (which is fabulous, by the way), and in doing so, I'm immediately reminded of Flickr member SimplyPhoto and her excellent photo wall. Want a wall similar to hers? No problem. WHAT YOU NEEDBinder clips, paperclips, mini-clothespins... the gamut. You can find these at any local craft or office supply store.Fishing wire, which you can find at any local sporting goods store.Two pushpins for each row of photos you wish to create. WHAT YOU DOIt's simple as pie. Wrap your fishing wire around one push pin and tie securely. Take the remaining... »MORE

May 12, 2008

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Think Spring? Think Clean.

By erinloechner

Spring cleaning is like my LEAST favorite thing to do in the entire world. So naturally, it's a good thing the brains over at Real Simple have created the MOTHER of all Spring Cleaning Tutorials. I've listed a few of my favorite tips below, but feel free to check out Real Simple's archives for more fabulous expert advice! WALLS Arrange furniture six inches from walls instead of flush against them so there will be fewer smudges from bumping to tend to later. You’ll also have easier access to dusty corners that need a visit from a dust mop. FLOORSEighty percent... »MORE

May 12, 2008

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Floral 101: Designing with Nature's Own

By erinloechner

One of the best ways to welcome summer into your home is to take a cue from nature itself: blooms, bouquets and bushes. But is it possible to create the floral look without feeling as if you live in a funeral home? We think so. Get creative with flowers and follow these easy steps: THINK FRESHSure, the easiest way to bring florals indoors is to arrange a nice bouquet of fresh flowers from the market or garden. When considering a bouquet, choose a similar or complementary color scheme. If you're going for a long/lean look, keep the stems and leaves... »MORE

May 12, 2008

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Creative Ways to Reuse "Disposable" Items.

By Chrisjob

Lifehacker users have compiled a list of creative uses to recycle your disposables, namely those that cannot be recycled in obvious ways. They include old standbys like the CD spindle bagel holder and placing fabric softener sheets in drawers to keep your clothes smelling fresh, but also some clever tips for yogurt containers, wine corks, bum CD-rs, and a link to a great Flickr group entitled, "How Can I Recycle This?" CDs/DVDs and their cases/spindles Dryer Sheets Plastic containers Odds and Ends »MORE

May 12, 2008

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Make a Three-Tiered Plant Stand from a Recycled Tomato Cage.

By Chrisjob

Instructable-user CarlSandra2005 came up with this clever alternative use for a tomato cage: a tri-level plant stand. And since this only cost, what 25-cents, and you probably have at least three or four unused ones lying about, you could do them in multiples for a Jetsons-like effect. Simply use pliers to shape your cage appropriately, spraypaint a color of your choice, then fill. The only difficult part may be to find containers that will fit and are the correct weight, but that's just a job for a little resourcefulness. »MORE

May 12, 2008

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Spaceless: Hideaway Deck Furniture.

By Chrisjob

Designer Sandy Lam is a master of the obvious but the not yet done, what some may call the "why didn't I think of that" approach. Case in point: Spaceless, deck furniture requiring no storage space. Goodness, I hope this is DIYable. I have high hopes...if I ever get to own a deck. Via. »MORE

May 12, 2008

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How to Make Silk in 6 Steps

By DIY Maven

Designboom has a fascinating pictorial of the traditional silk making process of the craftspeople in a small village in north-east Tailand. Starting with silk worms, which aren't actually worms, and ending with luscious fabric, the photos illustrate the proceedure in 6 steps. Step 1: Raising silkworms & harvesting cocoons. Step 2: Thread extraction: Step 3: Dyeing. Step 4: Spinning. Step 5: Weaving. Step 6: Ikat (binding). Designboom will soon sell hand-made silk scarves made from this village. »MORE

May 12, 2008

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Shop at Oprah’s New Boutique

By DIY Maven

Uber talker Oprah Windrey has opened a store in Chicago’s West Loop. According to The Washing Post, ‘The Oprah Store dishes up 900 of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things.’ The store manager, Darcy Rogers says that the store is filled ‘with all the colors she loves and a clean, urban, loftlike look.’ The shop occupies a 5,500 space at 37 N. Carpenter Street, which is near her studio, and ‘features brown-and-green marble counters and a soundtrack of African drums.’ According to Ms. Rodgers, ‘When you walk in the store, you feel like Oprah is standing there,’ which, I guess, is a... »MORE

May 12, 2008

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2 Carat Cup

By DIY Maven

You could describe this as a cup with a built in 2 carat diamond ring, or as a diamond ring with a built in cup. Either way, it's a fun and glamourous way to sip your morning java. Available with 'gold' or 'platinum' rings, the mug comes packaged in an oversized flip-up ring box, which, when opened, only reveals the ring. The diamond is actually a Swarovski crystal. Available at Spoon Sisters for $15.95. »MORE

May 12, 2008

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