How To: Survive a Blackout
Whether caused by a hurricane, a tornado or walking dead, blackouts happen. Our friends over at The Family Handyman have passed along some great tips on how to survive living without electricity for a few hours or even
How to: Make Inexpensive, DIY All-Natural Pest Deterrents for Your Garden
'Tis the season to be gardening. And with it, 'tis the season to be ridding your garden of nasty pests that munch on your prized plants.
I love creating my own DIY deterrents to rid the garden of those pesky pests, without harming my plants, myself, or the environment. These non-toxic recipes are very inexpensive and simple to… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Stylish Herringbone Cabinet from Upcycled Flooring Scraps
I stopped dead in my Internet-browsing-tracks when I saw this DIY cabinet on ManMade. I mean, c'mon! A solid-wood, Herringbone-patterned storage cabinet made from leftover flooring?! AWESOME.
How To: Turn a Hula Hoop into a Barrel Shade
What's that old saying? Necessity is the mother of all invention? In this case, the necessity was 'erasing' a chandelier that had fallen out of favor with its owner, Amanda. Ultimately, she embraced her inner inventor and… Continue Reading
Before and After: A Campaign Chest IKEA Hack
The Ikea Rast, only available in a natural pine finish, lends itself to Ikea hacks... it's like a blank canvas. And we've shown Rast hacks before. But this transformation is so complete, you would never even know the end result was achieved using a $35… Continue Reading
Genius Transformation: Director's Chair to Accent Table
Erin from House of Earnest took a director's chair, much like the Pier 1 staple pictured above, into a fabulous accent table in about a minute. Okay, it took longer than a minute, but all she did was… Continue Reading
How To: Turn a Lightbulb into a Bud Vase
Reuse projects are usually my favorites around here and this DIY definitely fits into that category. Learn how to turn a lightbulb, any kind of lightbulb, into a bud vase. It's a little bit more involved than I thought it would be, but the step by step instructions seem simple… Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 Inexpensive DIY Art & Picture Frame Ideas
Framing your artworks can become quite costly when you add it all up, but take a peek at these inexpensive options that won't break the bank AND provide attractive ways of displaying your prized… Continue Reading
Make It: Cinco De Mayo Fringe Table Runner
I'm obsessed with any kind of paper decoration and Cinco de Mayo is the perfect holiday to cover your home in tissue paper fringe. Take the weekend and get your home fiesta-ready with this table runner! … Continue Reading
Weekend Project Idea: DIY Fruit Doormat
If you're looking for a fun weekend project and/or a way to spruce up your entryway, check out this juicy idea!
Roundup: Nature-Inspired DIY Wall Art Projects
Up here in the northeast, the snow has melted and the trees are beginning to show signs of life. After a long cold winter, I can't get enough of the great outdoors... so I'm bringing nature inside! All of these pieces of wall art are simple to make, and they will add a bit of natural beauty to your bare… Continue Reading
Make It: Washi Tape Power Cords
The front of a desk can easily seem organized. You can toss things in drawers and the mess is gone! But what about the back of the desk? What should you do about all those cords that are constant eye-sores? … Continue Reading
Make It: A Playful DIY Mountain Wall Shelf
I love mountains, loooove them. I'm lucky enough to live in a place where I can look any direction and see snow-capped mountains, going back in seemingly infinite layers, year-round. They're just straight up majestic. And, turns out, they look pretty dang adorable translated into wooden wall shelves!
How To: Turn a Pizza Box into a Laptop Stand
Every wondered what to do with that empty pizza box? Look no further, assuming of course the double crust, extra cheese you ordered hasn't left an unsightly mess inside. I love this upcycling project, all you need is a ruler, box cutter, pencil and stapler. Have fun!
Laptop stand made from a Pizza box via Behance
How To: Turn an Old Tire into a Stylish, Nautical-Inspired Ottoman
As it turns out, with the right materials and some creativity, you can transform just about anything into a functional and stylish piece of furniture -- even old tires! … Continue Reading
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