Make It: Custom DIY Window Bench -- with Storage!
If you're planning your spring and summer projects, definitely add this custom DIY window bench to the list! It's beautiful, comfortable, and oh so functional.… Continue Reading
3 Garage Organization Projects You Can Do In A Weekend
If it's warm where you are, take advantage of it over the weekend and get that garage organized! It seems like a daunting task, but here are three easy projects to help you kick-start one of the biggest home projects there is. … Continue Reading
Free Download: Faceted Candle and Concrete Vase Templates
A series of free, downloadable geometric templates that can be used as forms and molds for everything from candles to concrete planters?? Yes, please! … Continue Reading
How to Make a Minimal Wooden Bench in One Afternoon
When I think of any furniture project that involves wood, my first guess is that it took at least a couple of days to make, maybe longer. So when I saw this wood bench project was finished in an afternoon, I knew I'd better share… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Modern Concrete Stool for $5 -- in Under an Hour!
This DIY project has it all: affordability ($5, people!!), simplicity, and a whole bunch of style. What more could you possibly ask for??… Continue Reading
How To: Turn a Ladder into a Colorful Plant Stand or Bookshelf
Give plants (or books!) a fun new place to hangout with this clever idea: retrofitting a ladder for wooden shelves! It's an inexpensive and unique DIY project that can work in a variety of spaces.… Continue Reading
Roundup: 12 Fun DIY Doormat and Welcome Mat Projects!
After a winter's worth of weather, chances are your doormat is looking a little sad. Cheer up your entryway and welcome guests inside with one of these clever DIY doormat ideas!… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Modern DIY Plywood Stool
I spotted this ridiculously awesome (and relatively easy) DIY furniture project the other day and thought, "Oh my goodness. The world must know of this!" And you are the world, dear Curbliers -- or we are, if Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie are to be believed.… Continue Reading
Roundup: 6 Festive DIY Doormat Ideas for Valentine's Day
Put happy, love-filled thoughts out into the world -- and under your visitor's shoes -- with one of these festive DIY Valentine's Day doormats! … Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 Awesome DIY Metallic Vases and Planters
Who doesn't love a pop of shiny, metallic goodness? This design trend has been hot for a couple years and, judging by the huge amount of gold and copper DIY projects we keep seeing, it doesn't appear to be going out of style anytime soon. If your own space could use a little touch of shine, check out these easy vase and planter projects -- they'll add just the right amount of flair to desktops, counters, or windowsills!… Continue Reading
Holiday in the Southern Hemisphere: What It's Like Celebrating Christmas in Summer
We are less than a week away from Christmas. The trees are up, carols fill the airwaves, and gifts are being wrapped...but there's simply no way it's gonna be a white Christmas at my house.
You see right now here in Cape Town, South Africa the weather is a little shy of a 110 degrees, the surfs high and our pristine beaches are covered with tanned bodies flocking to 'The Fairest Cape'. 'Cause it's… Continue Reading
Eye Candy: 40 Scandinavian-Style Christmas Decor Ideas
What's black and white and wood all over? A modern, rustic, Scandinavian Christmas! We've rounded up forty (40!!) Scandinavian-style holiday decor ideas that will have you daydreaming of log fires and warm glasses of glogg in no time. God Jul! … Continue Reading
Roundup: 25+ Creative DIY Holiday Wreaths
Christmas is right around the corner which, depending on your degree of seasonal decorating, means it's time to put up a holiday wreath! Ring in the season and add some cheer to your entryway with one of these creative (and oh-so-festive) DIY wreaths!… Continue Reading
Mid-Century Modern Christmas: How to Make a DIY Atomic Holiday Wreath
Curbly recently had the great pleasure of creating a series of Mid-Century Modern holiday decorations for DIY Network, including everything from ornaments to stockings to wreaths. We'll be sharing the projects week-by-week as Christmas approaches. First… Continue Reading
53 Simple 3-Ingredient Recipes
While I love cooking and can quite happily labor away for hours in the kitchen, there are times when you want quick & simple without resorting to fast food and/or takeaways. Enter the 3 ingredient… Continue Reading
How to: Choose the Cleanest Houseplants
While I'm blessed to have an occupation that sees me spending a fair bit of time outdoors, most of us spend as much as 90% of our lives indoors. In fact the EPA currently ranks indoor air pollution as the number one threat to public health, but did you know that humble houseplants can reduce the levels of several of these airborne… Continue Reading
How To: Make Frozen Ice Lanterns
I woke up to the first snow of the season last week and couldn't help but get a little excited for the magical, wintery days ahead. It's still a bit warm to line the walks with these crystal-like beauties, but come December, you better believe I'm making a whole bunch of DIY ice lanterns!… Continue Reading
Roundup: 20 Festive DIY Wreaths for Fall!
We've rounded up 20 festive fall wreaths that will see your decor through from Halloween to Thanksgiving! Check 'em out and let us know which are your fave! … Continue Reading
How to: Grow Your Own Windowsill Herb Garden
After the great feedback from last week's year round salad garden post I thought I'd continue in the same vein by turning our attention to… Continue Reading
Roundup: 25 Awesome DIY No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
Looking for some no-carve pumpkin ideas? You've hit the motherlode, my friend! We've rounded up 25 awesome, modern, and totally clever pumpkin decorating projects that won't leave you with a sticky pile of pumpkin guts to clean up in the end. Sounds good, right? Read on!… Continue Reading
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