IKEA Hack: TARVA Nightstand Gets Tech-Friendly
See how we transformed the Tarva IKEA nightstand with a rustic makeover, and made it tech-friendly with a hidden charging station!
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Our Simple Spray Paint Porch Makeover (Part 1)
This month, Krylon is sponsoring a series of thrifty, creative DIY projects: I often say our porch is my favorite room in the house. It was horrendous when we moved in; floors covered in green artificial turf, holey screens heavily framed in rotting wood, paint chipping, and floor slanting. (It’s still slanted, “for drainage.”) The above photo […]
Sick of Your Floor Tile? You Should Paint It!
Floor tile paint? That’s crazy, right? If your tiles are ugly, you don’t have to tear them up – painting is a great option that doesn’t require demo.
10 Amazing Hand-Painted Walls
Pencil Box When I think of wall treatments, wallpaper usually comes to mind. Or paint. But sometimes I forget that you can paint a wall to actually look like wallpaper. Here are some unbelievable examples of hand-painted walls. You’ll be inspired, I promise!
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: A Step-by-Step Guide to DIY Bliss!
An in-depth walkthrough on how to get a professional, smooth painted finish on your old kitchen cabinets. We walk you through all the steps to get that glossy white finish you’re hoping for.
Get (Your Furniture) Naked! How to Remove Old Paint from Wood
How to remove paint from wood furniture – strip that garage sale find down to its birthday suit and give it a totally fresh face.
How to: DIY Painted Concrete Stepping Stones
Paint modern designs on cement stepping stones to give your garden a fun point of interest this summer!
DIY Idea: Paint Your Own Faux-Brick Sidewalk!
Concrete sidewalk getting you down? Â Spruce that bad boy up with this simple DIY idea! Â Â
How to: DIY Embroidered Monstera Leaf Wall Art (with Printable Template)
Celebrate summer and all things plants by making this simple yet striking Embroidered Monstera Leaf Art print, with a free printable template. Beginner friendly!
The ‘Perfect Pair’ of DIY Galentine’s Day Mugs
Make a perfect pair of Galentine’s Day mugs for your best friend or your tribe with this easy DIY.
How (and why) to Freeze Your Paint Brushes
Like it or not, most painting projects require more than one coat of paint. Whether it takes place over one or more days, we’re still faced with cleaning our brushes between coats. To make this task less taxing, turn to your freezer. As anybody who has cleaned latex paint from a paintbrush knows, the majority […]
How to paint an indoor/outdoor rug.
All home improvement stores sell big indoor/outdoor rugs. They’re cheap and they’re not attractive–dare I say ugly? Well, here’s a way to make one of those utilitarian things look fabulous. What you need: One indoor/outdoor rug. Mine is an Ozite, 6′ x 8′ rug in bark. It cost 12 bucks and I had a 2 […]
Discarded Dumpster Chair Gets a Second Chance
An old chair found by a dumpster gets a fresh face. Interested in furniture makeovers? You really only need one tool to get the job done.
Seriously Effective DIY Apartment Upgrades That Won’t Tick Off Your Landlord
Tips and tricks for making your rental apartment feel like a home – without ticking off your landlord!
My Favorite Toxin, or How to Get Paint to Stick to Glossy Surfaces
Anyone who has tried to get paint to stick to a glossy surface knows what a pain in the neck it is. You can sand the surface, which adds to your frustration, mess and muscle aches, but I’d suggest using Wilson Imperial’s Wil-Bond instead. With it, you’ll be able to tone down that glossy disco […]
DIY Valentine Bouquet Wraps + Printable Love Quotes
Nothing’s better than a quirky, hand-painted bouquet with an inspiring quote attached. Find out how to make your own!
How to: Make These Simple + Stylish DIY Geometric Pillows
Get the look of high end custom pillows with inexpensive materials and a simple, but bold, grid pattern. This simple sewing DIY requires only straight lines.
Make It: DIY Stylish Mountain Bookends
DIY mountain bookends add a sweet addition to baby’s nursery. Make these easy wooden bookends using wood, paint, and glue.
Home Decor Hack: How to Transform Any Vase into a Savings Bank
Transform any vase or jar into your own savings bank.
Make This: Super Easy DIY Hanging Plant Wall
Make a statement and display your plants in style with this beautifully simple Modern Wire Plant Hanger!
