6 Sensational Up-cycled Birdhouses
This selection of birdhouses will have you rethinking the wooden variety from here to eternity.
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A Pretty Backyard Pond Makeover
Okay, having a pond in your backyard is pretty cool, so even before its makeover, Nan's pond was enviable. (At least, I would have taken it.) But, in the 7 years since she and her husband built it, the pond had… Continue Reading
How To: Make Duct Tape Containers for Dad (PLUS Free Printables)
Show the DIY Dad you care with these cheeky duct tape containers. Actually, they're more crowns than containers, but that's perfect for the King of DIY. Carrie from Half Baked - The Cake Blog shows us
From Avocado to Jade: A Green Kitchen Done Right
Designer Constance Ramos helps us see how to do green the right way in this 1970's kitchen makeover. The old avocado countertops looked a bit sickly, so Constance had them replaced with
How To: Turn a Mini Mason Jar into a Cupcake
When is a mini mason jar cupcake fake but still eatable? When it's Pauline's absolutely delightful candy jar. It… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Silhouette Lamp Shade
Imagine a plain lampshade holding a secret message that's only visible when the bulb inside is illuminated. Cool, huh? Chica and… Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 DIY Garage Organization Ideas
Stuff. We all have it. Especially if we have a garage. And kids. And a yard. And are DIYers. BUT, because we're DIYers, we can easily whip up some of these clever storage ideas that will get our garages in ship-shape in no time.
We're going to start off with one… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Orimono Pillow
Anthropologie's delightful Orimono Pillow takes patchwork to a new and fresh level. Not so fresh is the price. Eight-eight bucks. Ouch! Mim had the same reaction, so she made a DIY version that set her back a schmeezily $3. The outcome? Nothing… Continue Reading
An Outstanding Outdoor Room Makeover
Centsational Girl, Kate, helped her friend Cheryl re-do her outdoor living space. The 'room' had a lot of things going for it. Great furniture and a lovely pergola, to name a few. But the space wasn't as 'pretty' as… Continue Reading
Roundup: 7 Blue Jeans Turned Aprons
Who doesn't have a pair of blue jeans that have seen better days? Usually, I save those for 'work' jeans, but I'm thinking I may have to rescue a pair from the stack to make an
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