Sure, you could go to the fancy indoor garden/hydroponics store and buy speciality grow lights that mimic the color spectrum of the sun's rays. Or you can make these LED spikes from Popular Science.... Goodness, even the name sounds cooler. "These bulbs actually work best as a supplement to sunlight during the day; however, they’ll also provide enough light after dark to ensure that your plants get the 12 to 18 hours a day… Continue Reading
This is truly the first 100 % biodegradable, guiltless, enviro-BFF piece of furniture I've ever seen. Designed by shinwei rhoda yen, the table is made with natural wood embedded with mushrooms which spawn after being exposed to the weather. The… Continue Reading
Check out Jenny's lamp. It used to be a push lawn mower. Very clever!
Guess what she's using for a table on which it's… Continue Reading
This recycled wreath project (super easy and cheap) is only a reenactment of one of the very first DIY homeowner projects I pulled off… Continue Reading
With all your interior decorations hung and making spirits bright, it's time to head beyond the icicle lights for some handmade outdoor holiday projects.
BHG has assembled six here, including a few natural wreaths and some clever use of grains, and a quick googling opens up all sorts of other options.
Only a few days left till the official start of Autumn/Fall. BHG has a checklist of stuff to do in your garden. Or at least intend to do and not quite get round to. It includes:
Perfect for the patio, deck or just nestled in the backyard are these sweet and simple candle holders. To make them, you'll need to get yourself some coffee cans from an obliging restaurant, punch a few holes in them with a can opener and then spray them down with spray paint. Via Apartment Therapy.
Solar garden light kits are cool, but can be pricey, permanent, and are just begging to be run over with the lawnmower. So, here's a sweet DIY alternative: "make your own ultra-low cost temporary garden lights using LEDs, lithium coin cells, and mason jars."
Materials
Simply attached the LEDs to the batteries, and tape into… Continue Reading
Anyone interested in design and architecture can appreciate the brilliant combination of modern materials and contemporary lifestyle patterns inhabitated in the classic mid-century modern ranch home. But rare is the lucky individual that'll every live in an Eichler or an iconic Case Study House. Heck, most of us will never even live in California.
So bring some modernism to your house, whatever its era, by creating a home for your… Continue Reading
I’ve got a thing for water features, so when I spotted this little number, I got a little weak in the knees. If you’ve never made a fountain or water feature, you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to put together and what few supplies you need. It really is all about placement of the pump and stones, etc. For this project you’ll need:
decorative urn
large terra cotta pan
small pond pump
plastic-coated grille
pond liner
60 cm… Continue Reading
Mia’s gypsy lanterns are so sweet and romantic, they’d be perfect decorations for an indoor or outdoor party. (Can’t you just imagine them decorating a yard for a twilight wedding? Lovely!) They’re also a great recycling project too. Stuff you’ll need to make them include:
Know that little packet of additives that come with arranged flower bouquets? Apparently, it's just a little sugar, 
chlorine, and some citric acid. So, create your own DIY solution that you can continue to use throughout multiple water changes. "Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach, and 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice in a quart of warm water."
That's it. The bleach sounds scary to me too, but I'm imagining the chlorine keeps out… Continue Reading
My sister Barbara was shopping for a zen rake, and it occurred to her that I should make a zen garden for Curbly. Well, here it is...a zen garden on a budget. (Thanks for the idea, sis!)
Stuff you’ll need:
A thick-ish picture frame; 8" x 10" works well. (I found the perfect specimen at the thrift store for $2.80. Sweet.)
A glue gun and glue sticks
Beach sand (Since I don’t live in an area notorious for its lovely beach sand, I had… Continue Reading
Summer water needs lead to shortages in some places, and increased water bills everywhere. Beyond bigger investments like rain barrels (which really aren't that expensive or inconvenient) and gray water systems, here's few tips from CasaSugar to better use water in your lawn and garden.
Hmmm...Who knew? It's not too late to plant new vegetables to enjoy this season, even from seeds! Beans, carrots, summer squash, cucumbers, herbs like parsley, basil, and cilantro are still fine for summer, and its actually time to start planting cold weather crops broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, and turnips. And you can wait until mid-August for greens such as lettuce, spinach, and argula. "Starting seeds in July can be tricky, though, because… Continue Reading
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