I feel sick. Last night Sweetie Pie brought home a scale model of a Boeing 717 that he received from a business associate. As I was admiring it, I turned it on its side to read the inscription on the bottom of the base that holds the arm that in turn holds the plane itself. […]
About.com The majority of modern kitchens are neutral – white, beige, and gray seem to be everywhere these days. But why not have a little fun with your space? Here’s some inspiration to get you thinking about brightly colored kitchens.  Â
The popularity of bell jars (aka cloches) doesn’t seem to be stopping. I have one—a big one—that encompasses a lot of real estate. A small do-dad can get lost in it. So I decided to make a mini bell jar
Love, Pomegranate House Last week we showed you how to use cardboard to decorate your home, so today it seemed appropriate to share some inventive ways to use paper in your decor. You’ll be surprised at how easy, affordable and beautiful these projects are!  Â
In general, kitchens tend to be the ‘make it or break it’ room of the house, even amongst homeowners like myself, that are terrible at cooking. So what does a kitchen really need in order to squeeze into the ‘make it’ column? Nine times out of ten, I’d say the two must-haves are function and style. I don’t […]
Wanting to incorporate leather into your life, but unsure how to do it? Here are 11 do-it-yourself projects using leather that range on a scale from beginner to awesome! The leather lunch bag might be my favorite… Â Â Â
thesubwaywall via Home Depot I’ve seen professionally refinished tubs that look brand new. The process costs less than removing and replacing existing tubs, but it’s still not inexpensive. There are DIY alternatives out there that LOOK like they work, but do they?? I’ve rounded up a few of the more popular bathtub refinishing kits.
Spring cleaning may be over, but you should try to reorganize your home at the start of every new season. As we near the end of summer, it’s time to organize the kitchen! Here are 10 organizational projects that you can do yourself!   Â
Remodelista In my house, keeping the kitchen organized is a constant battle. But over the years I’ve learned a few handy tips that help curb the clutter and keep the cupboards in order. Here are ten helpful ideas.  Â
I have a million and one magazines stored in a filing cabinet in our basement. I know that you can read almost everything online these days, but I just can’t let go of those printed pretties I’ve collected over the years. If you’re a mag-hoarder like me, here are a few projects to make using […]
Rachel Denbow If you have ever lived somewhere with a chain link fence, you know it doesn’t allow for much privacy, since you can see right through them. If you’re looking for a solution to this problem, this tutorial is your answer. In an afternoon, you can put together a temporary (or more permanent) fencing […]
I’m not sure how it happens, but cardboard boxes just seem to accumulate, don’t they? If you’re like me and hold on to them, you know “just in case”, here are 10 DIY decor ideas that will free up some of that precious storage space all that cardboard has been taking up!
Have you ever worked with concrete before? It sounds like a material fit only for hardcore DIYers, but honestly it’s much easier to use than you might think. So if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and mix a little concrete this weekend, I have a weekend warriors roundup just for you. Â Â
Making Nice In The Midwest We all have old, unused clothing hiding in the back of the closet, so why not upcycle it into something beautiful for your home? Here are ten great ways to give new life to that old sweater.  Â
The Clever Bunny This might be the best “before and after”/upcycle/DIY furniture/make-the-best-with-what-you’ve-got project ever. Â Â Â
My friend Britany has a hard time getting rid of things. She’s not a hoarder by any means, and her home is actually quite clean and clutter-free. But it is full of beat up, hand-me-down pieces of furniture that she got in college. (And, though I wasn’t there, likely weren’t all that attractive when they […]
Love Maegan Sometimes we forget about ceilings. We focus so much on our walls, and everything inside of the walls, that the space above can sometimes take a backseat. So today I wanted to share some great ways that you can spice up your ceilings without breaking the bank.  Â
The problem with rounding up a bunch of images of great-looking dorm rooms is many on the interweb aren’t real. I mean, they’re real in that there are walls, windows, beds, bedding, etc. in the vignettes, but they don’t look like most you’d see in the real world. For instance, take a look at this image courtesy […]
Little Green Notebook I’ve always loved the look of concrete countertops but am, admittedly, a bit intimidated by the intense mold making/concrete casting/everything-could-go-horribly-wrong aspects of the usual DIY approach. So when I stumbled across this DIYÂ concrete countertop alternative, my jaw dropped. IT’S SO EASY.Â
Handimania Usually we think of using a pipe for plumbing… but there are so many other ways to use this sturdy material that don’t have anything to do with sinks. Here are ten of my favorite DIY projects using copper, galvanized and even PVC pipe.  Â
