There are loads of great fabric projects out there, but if you’re a little bit challenged in the sewing department, most of those DIY ideas are, unfortunately, off limits. Luckily though, you can fake it until you make it with this roundup of 15 DIY no-sew project ideas for the home. Don’t worry, they’re just […]
Hometalk Have you seen those “As Seen on TV” Aqua Globes? If not, here’s a thumbnail: they’re glass bulb stakes that you fill with water and then insert into the dirt next to a plant which ‘self-waters’ the plant for, they say, up to 2 weeks. They’re not terribly expensive, (you can buy a pack of […]
Last fall, with two little dogs in tow, my husband and I picked up and moved to Portland, Oregon to fulfill our lifelong dream of living in the Pacific Northwest. (Yes, we left our light and airy dream kitchen back in Utah — I think about it often. RIP) We were quick to get our […]
Last month we told you all about our raised bed garden plans, and today we’re back with all the juicy details. In a nutshell, this was a huge project in terms of the research and planning, and the easiest when it came time to actually do it. It was a great lesson in “preparation is […]
The Lovely Drawer Japanese printed bowls are the perfect vessels to hold jewelry and other small trinkets. You can buy them at shops like Anthropologie and West Elm, but why not give it the old DIY try?
It’s Always Autumn This is another one of those smack-my-forehead, why-didn’t-I-think-of-that deals. A paper plate turned basket?? Yeah, it’s perfect for when we take treats into the office or give them as a thank-you gift to teacher, but they would also be great for backyard BBQs for serving
Photo: Meghan & Al After years of dreaming of our perfect bathroom, we had honed in on a look that we knew we would be pleased with for years to come. I pinned and pinned my little heart out until Pinterest finally started saying, “This looks familiar; didn’t you already pin this?” Our vision was […]
Free People Curtains are one element of the home where people tend to go traditional, but there are so many ways to get inventive with your window treatments. Here are ten super unique, beautiful ways to get creative with your curtains.
After yesterday’s post from Faith, Tips For Adding Textiles To Your Home, it seemed appropriate to put together a list of DIY ways to embellish textiles. Whether you’re tackling a sewing project, upholstery DIY, or some other project that involves fabric, this roundup of DIY textiles is a good place to start for inspiration.
Elizabeth Joan Designs Emily rescued the laundry basket pictured above at the side of the road because she figured she could do something creative with it. It sat in her basement for 6 months, and then inspiration hit: it would make a great outdoor planter. First she patched up the crack
Photo: Meghan & Al Al and I moved into our very first home last year, and have since been tackling projects little by little. We bought the house knowing we would need to put a little work into it, and really, that was the aspect that was most appealing to us. After a few small […]
We can all slap a coat of paint on a piece of furniture or two and call it a makeover. When fabric and upholstery are involved, however, it’s a bit more complex than a can of spray paint and some sandpaper. Luckily though, there are bunch of great DIY tutorials and before and after photos […]
WhimseyBox I have a huge bag of fabric scraps that has accumulated over the years. And I never know what to do with all of those beautiful (albeit tiny) pieces of fabric. But it seems like such a waste to let them just sit there, taking up valuable closet space. So I did a little […]
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. And that can be the case when it comes to window treatments. If you can’t find the perfect curtain, rod, or shade, make it! We’ve rounded up ten window treatments that you can create yourself!
How About Orange You guys… it’s almost camping season!!! In preparation for the greatest time of year, I’m thinking I might try my hand at one of these DIY folding camp stools.
Considering all the wonderful DIY headboard projects out there, I’m wondering if anyone buys them anymore. I mean, seriously, the average handy-person might not be able to build a dresser, but a headboard? Absolutely. And to prove it, here
Pets can be messy. Stains, smells, fur… sometimes it feels like a losing battle. But today we have a list of invaluable tips for keeping your house clean with pets. You won’t want to miss this one! Click through to get your free download.
You’ve been DIYing gifts for Mother’s Day since you were in elementary school, writing cards on construction paper and pressing your hand into a concrete stone with the date on it. Now that you’re all grown up though, it’s time for some more adult DIY ideas for Mom – ones that she is sure to […]
Fine Gardening Fine Gardening member nmahanay’s back yard wasn’t used by humans. Then, about 8 months ago nmahanay & co. decided to build a deck back there, and that was the beginning of the end of the back yard as doggie domain. All
It’s Fiesta Friday and we’re talkin’ decorations for the colorful holiday, Cinco De Mayo. You’ve got a weekend to prep and here are a few (cinco, to be exact!) projects to help you celebrate in a fantastically fringe-y way!
