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How to Photograph Fireworks Displays
By DIY Maven
Darren Rowse of DPS fame tells us the ins and outs of taking spectacular fireworks display pics. Here's t » READ MORE
Tiled Penny Floor
By DIY Maven
Yup, that's right. It's a floor that's been tiled with thousands and thousands of pennies. If you're in the NY area, visit The Standard Grill to see it in person. Having done my share of tiling with mosaic, I can't » READ MORE
The Drawer Balcony
By DIY Maven
A while back we had the drawer bedroom, which was spectacular but probably not practical for your average home/condo owner. This drawer balcony, however, is conceivable--in a practical sense and in a pocketbook sense. Called Bloomframe, the prototype was designed by Hofman Dujardin Architects. Below is a video of the balcony in action. » READ MORE
How to Make an Altoid Tin Travel Game Set
By DIY Maven

This is one of the BEST uses of an empty Altoid tin I've ever seen. A collection of four board games all packed into that little box. How cool is that? But enough with m » READ MORE
Making Mossy Wall Art
By DIY Maven

Remember the Styrofoam wall art post? Well, here's another version making cool art out of the stuff but using faux moss instead of paper and fabric. To whip a nature-y triptych up of your own, you'll need some stuff » READ MORE
Totally DIYable Blackboard Clock
By DIY Maven
Talk about multitasking! This new item at Graham and Green is not only a clock, it's a chalkboard and a bulletin board as well. It also costs £52.50 or about 74 bucks to we Yanks. However, a very acceptable knock-off could be put together with a square of inexpensive MDF, a bit of black chalkboard paint and some » READ MORE
How to Turn 3 Chairs into 1 Bench
By DIY Maven

Carpenter Ryan McPail took 3 worn, secondhand chairs, which he bought for 18 bucks a piece, and turned them into one clever bench. The seats of the chairs were broken, so this reincarnation seemed the perfect solution! To make one of your own, you'll to gather the » READ MORE
How to Make a Knot Trivet
By DIY Maven
This beautiful trivet is pretty enough to hang on a wall. To make one 8" knot trivet, you'll need to assemble » READ MORE
9 Room Makeovers that Sell Houses
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This Old House Reader Remodel Winner
By DIY Maven
The victim of a very bad remodel, this turreted 1896 Victorian underwent a serious refurb, thanks to Dorian and Elaine Walker who were able to see past all the wrong choices of previous owners. The 'after' of the project speaks f » READ MORE
DIY Maven
Self-proclaimed Maven of DIY, I'm up for anything from gonzo rehab...From: Minneapolis / St. Paul
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