I used to lug around a huge bucket full of cleaning products. And rubber gloves. And a bunch of plastic brushes, scrubbers, and a roll of paper towels. All over my house. Then, I realized I was spending an arm and a leg on store bought cleaning products, and filling my house with chemicals neither […]
Easter is just around the corner and you might be thinking of dyeing some eggs. If you don’t want to stick to the traditional egg decor, here are 10 DIYs you’ll want to try! Â Â Â
I know, it’s a big effort to lug your sewing machine up onto the craft table and dig out all of your fabric and thread… but trust me, you’ll be happy you did once you finish a couple of these easy projects. Â
We’ve seen how open closets can be a practical and beautiful way to store clothing in a way that adds to the decor of a room. Now we’re going to step away from the closet and see how we can use clothing and accessories as wall art. This dress has found the perfect
Spring cleaning is all about airing scrubbing away the sediment of the winter, airing out your home, and getting things all nice and tidy for a whole spring and summer’s worth of welcoming guests and entertaining, staying efficient, and just enjoying a wonderful, clean home. Of course, once you’ve gotten everything all tidy and fresh, […]
Basements are easy to ignore. They tend to lack natural light, and they are a common place to toss unwanted junk. But with a little elbow grease and lots of creative vision, these homeowners have transformed their unfinished basements into amazing offices, sewing rooms and workspaces. Â Â
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to launch a new monthly column featuring exclusive tours of room makeovers — from DIYers like you! Check in every 3rd Monday to get inspired by a new Makeover Tour. This month’s Makeover Tour is a super colorful and inspiring mudroom — proof that even tiny spaces can have loads of […]
To get your cleaning projects kick started, we’re offering a free, downloadable cheat sheet to help you clean as quickly and thoroughly as a professional. Read on to find out to get the free PDF!
Bethany knows a thing or two about painting a backsplash in a way to make it look like tile. Exactly like tile. Take the picture above, for example. That’s paint, not tile, and it was the first backsplash she painted in her kitchen. It has served her
For someone who keeps her books in alphabetical order by genre, I’m kind of a slob when it comes to the refrigerator. It’s not that it’s exceptionally dirty. The problem is it is a disorganized free for all.
I’ve always been drawn to the simple, modern lines of Swedish design, so naturally, I’m a frequent shopper at Ikea. But since their products are now so ubiquitous, sometimes I crave more of a custom look… which is why I’ve become obsessed with IKEA hacks. Below are ten easy DIY projects using a variety of IKEA […]
Sure, it’s an eating utensil, but nowadays forks can be used for so much more than winding up spaghetti. They’re being remade into unique, beautiful and handy things that can be used in homes as well as in commercial spaces. Some of the links in this roundup
I have two young children, a 6 month old baby girl and 2.5 year old boy. People are often shocked when I explain that both of them were/are in cloth diapers! The thought may make some break out into a cold sweat, but it seemed like the natural decision for our family, as cutting back […]
 When I think of any furniture project that involves wood, my first guess is that it took at least a couple of days to make, maybe longer. So when I saw this wood bench project was finished in an afternoon, I knew I’d better share it.  Â
The dark abyss below my kitchen sink is usually the last thing on my mind. But now that spring is just around the corner, I wanted to give the space a quick makeover. Read on for my step-by-step guide to cleaning this often forgotten space in under 10 minutes. Â Â 1. The first step is […]
I’m no stranger to ugly kitchens. When I moved into my place, it looked like it was designed in the ’70s. So I know first-hand that kitchen remodels can be expensive and time consuming. But surprisingly, this stunning transformation didn’t break the bank. Â
We’ve all seen them. Scary unfinished basements and the dreaded dungeon basement bedrooms. No wonder they provoke nightmares. In this roundup we’ve found five basements and basement bedrooms that went from spooky to spectacular.
Gold adds instant elegance to a room, and the metallic trend only seems to be gaining momentum. It’s an easy way to infuse some sophistication into, well, anything. And now, fair warning – painting things gold can be addictive. Trust me. Â Â
We are a bit strapped for closet space here in San Francisco –- the verdict is still out on if it’s because I have a shopping problem or the fact that our 1906 apartment has tiny closets! I had been on the hunt for a practical way to store excess blankets and pillows when I […]
I’ll be the first to admit that my jewelry organization situation is pretty horrendous. The knobs on my closet doors are home to countless necklaces, half of which fall off if one happens to even glance in their general direction. Fortunately, there are DIY jewelry holders aplenty, a few of which I have my eye […]
