Make It: A Modern DIY Cardboard Pendant Light
Got a cardboard box? Awesome! Turn that sucker into a pendant light!… Continue Reading
How To: Cover Scratches in Leather Furniture
Cat or Dog + Leather Furniture = Scratches. It's a fact of life. But Trisha, from Mash Up Chic, found a quick, easy and inexpensive way to cover the offending scratches and with something we all probably have in… Continue Reading
10 Ways to Reinvent a Lampshade
If you've ever bought a lampshade you know it isn't exactly the most exciting item to shop for. The shades and drums that are readily available tend to be pretty basic and lack personality, or they cost an arm and a leg. Luckily, there are plenty of DIY options for those inexpensive store bought shades, so you won't have to shell out a ton of cash to get a designer look. Here are ten ways to reinvent a basic lampshade on a… Continue Reading
How to: Give Boring Closet Doors an Inexpensive, Architectural Makeover
When Janet Lee first moved into her tiny studio apartment, it was a blank box of white walls and neutral parquet floors. As a renter, she wasn't able to add any actual architectural details for visual interest, so she faked the look by bringing plenty of depth to her bland folding closet doors, creating an inexpensive and removable solution that anyone can do at… Continue Reading
How To: DIY Recovered Mousepad
If you give a mouse a mousepad, chances are it it will want something cute and colorful to go with it. Most of use with a computer mouse have a mousepad, and I'd venture to guess that 80% of those mousepads are plain, boring, or have some huge logo on it since it was a freebie from your neighbor's company. Well, if you happen to be in that 80%, there is still… Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Tribal-Inspired Painted Baskets
Well, THESE are awesome! I'm not a big basket person usually, but I would definitely make an exception for these DIY beauties.… Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Upcycled Leather and Wood Shelf
Still have a few ill-fitting belts left over from that drawer pull project? Put 'em to work as part of a reclaimed wood bookshelf!… Continue Reading
How to: Make a Modern and Colorful Geometric Mobile
I'll admit it: I'm an excitable guy. I get really energized by surrounding myself with inspiring things. And this DIY geometric mobile project combines three of my favorites: the combination of natural wood grain and solid color, kinetic, evolving art, and really inexpensive materials that come together to look like something I'd paid bundles… Continue Reading
7 DIY Kitchen Organization Ideas
The kitchen can be a messy place, especially when you are cooking. So any ideas for keeping one of the most used rooms in the house organized are worth taking a look at. Right? Here are seven ideas for keeping your kitchen organized and… Continue Reading
How To: 5 Fast and Inexpensive Ways to Refresh Your Kitchen Cabinets
Painting kitchen cabinets is great for a budget update, but not everyone relishes doing it, and for good reason. When you have 30+ door and drawer fronts laying all over your garage floor, you'll understand why. It's a lot of work, if you're going to do it right. To make life easier, here are five easy, fast and inexpensive ways to refreshen your kitchen cabinets without all the bother and commitment to the painting process.
A few… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Lamp out of a Glass Bottle
I've seen plenty of DIY lighting ideas lately, but this one is really one of my favorites. Not to mention, at under $5, it is also one of the most affordable. … Continue Reading
How to: Replace Your Household Cleansers and Beauty Items with Healthful, Homemade Options (with DIY Recipes)
Hello! I'm Rebekah from Potholes and Pantyhose where I share and photograph detailed tutorials of my DIY projects, recipes, photography tips and remodeling endeavors. I am in the middle of remodeling both our living and dining rooms.
This year, I've been on a mission to replace most of household cleaners and personal care items by my own homemade versions. I am concocting these household replacements with little more than what I have on hand or what I can find at the organic… Continue Reading
Roundup: 15 Simple and Clever DIY Kitchen Projects
It's kitchen and bath month here at Curbly, so of course we had to round up some of our favorite kitchen-related DIY projects! Check them out below and let us know which ones you'd be interested in trying! … Continue Reading
How to: Install Picture Frame Molding
Hello! I'm Rebekah from Potholes and Pantyhose where I share and photograph detailed tutorials of my DIY projects, recipes, photography tips and remodeling endeavors. I am in the middle of remodeling both our living and dining rooms.
I was inspired by this professionally designed living room and wanted to make changes similar in mine. Molding can transform a bland wall into a showpiece, creating several interesting focal points throughout the room. So today, I'm sharing a quick guide to this inexpensive way of changing a… Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Potato Print Textiles
Making your own printed textiles couldn't be easier (or more fun)! So, grab a potato or two and let's start stampin'. … Continue Reading
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