10 Wood DIYs That Don't Require Major Power Tools

by Faith Towers Provencher Oct 13, 2017

10 Wood DIYs That Don't Require Major Power Tools — Photo: Historias de Casa

DIY projects that are made of wood are daunting to many... talk of table saws and other power tools can be intimidating. Which is why we decided to share some DIYs that don't require multiple power tools and hours and hours of your time. And keep in mind that if you ever do need to have wood cut, your local home improvement store may be able to cut it for you for free. Just ask someone in the lumber section. Here are ten of our favorite easy wood projects for your home.

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10 Wood DIYs That Don't Require Major Power Tools

by Faith Towers Provencher Oct 13, 2017

10 Wood DIYs That Don't Require Major Power Tools — Photo: Historias de Casa

DIY projects that are made of wood are daunting to many... talk of table saws and other power tools can be intimidating. Which is why we decided to share some DIYs that don't require multiple power tools and hours and hours of your time. And keep in mind that if you ever do need to have wood cut, your local home improvement store may be able to cut it for you for free. Just ask someone in the lumber section. Here are ten of our favorite easy wood projects for your home.

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Put the "Boo" in Bookends With This DIY Halloween Decor (with Video)

by M.E. Russell Oct 09, 2017

DIY This: High-gloss bookends for Halloween — In partnership with The Home Depot

I have boxes upon boxes of Christmas decor, but do you know what I always wish I had more of? Halloween decorations! Most of the spooky decor associated with this ghoulish of holidays doesn't last for more than one season (I'm talking to you, weird bag of spider webs!). Rather than buying stuff to throw it away on November 1st, I wanted to make something I can decorate with this year and the years after. Boosting your own stash of spooky decor is easy enough - keep reading to see how I made these glossy bookends from wood, spray paint, and spooky bobbles.

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Put the "Boo" in Bookends With This DIY Halloween Decor (with Video)

by M.E. Russell Oct 09, 2017

DIY This: High-gloss bookends for Halloween — In partnership with The Home Depot

I have boxes upon boxes of Christmas decor, but do you know what I always wish I had more of? Halloween decorations! Most of the spooky decor associated with this ghoulish of holidays doesn't last for more than one season (I'm talking to you, weird bag of spider webs!). Rather than buying stuff to throw it away on November 1st, I wanted to make something I can decorate with this year and the years after. Boosting your own stash of spooky decor is easy enough - keep reading to see how I made these glossy bookends from wood, spray paint, and spooky bobbles.

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If You Had a Hammer: How to Choose the Best Striking Tool for the Job

by Chris Gardner Sep 28, 2017

Tools 101: A Beginner's Guide to Hammers — In partnership with The Home Depot

You know what they say: "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." But what about if you have a bunch of different kinds of hammers? The truth is, like any other tool, hammers are specialized for many different tasks, and having the right one can be the difference between doing a job correctly and not finishing it at all. Here's a little guide to hammers on the different types we think...

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Power Tools 101: How to Use a Circular Saw, and Why You Definitely Need One in Your Tool Kit

by Chris Gardner Sep 22, 2017

Power Tools 101: How to Use a Circular Saw — In partnership with The Home Depot

A healthy fear of power tools isn't a bad thing. They're powerful tools, after all - capable making big holes in solid objects and ripping whole boards in half with one swift motion. That being said, power tools are also extremely useful, and once you've learned how to safely and effectively operate them, they open up a world of DIY possibilities. The best way to combat any reservations you have about operating power tools is to do your research. Arm yourself with knowledge and you'll be a confident tool-user in no time. That's where we come in. We've done the legwork and used the tools, and we're here to share with you what we've learned. Today we'll be exploring a must-have in the world of power tools: the circular saw.

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20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects

by Faith Towers Provencher Sep 12, 2017

20 DIY Upholstered Headboard Projects — Photo: Fabric Paper Glue

Upholstered headboards almost have it all - they look beautiful and they're super comfortable to lean against. But they're often quite pricey too. There's good news though... there are tons of great tutorials out there to help you make your own. So today we've rounded up 20 of our faves. Click through to check them out.

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Organize Dangling Earrings with this DIY Concrete Earring Tree

by Holly Wade Sep 07, 2017

Organize Dangling Earrings with this DIY Concrete Earring Tree

I've tried multiple techniques for organizing earrings over the years, but dangling earrings tend to be more difficult to organize in an easy-to-manage way. Luckily, this simple DIY concrete earring tree does the trick and makes the perfect spot to hang several pairs of dangling earrings in a way that's easy to grab what I want and head out the door.

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DIY Wooden Wall Mounted Knife Rack

by Faith Towers Provencher Aug 24, 2017

DIY Wooden Wall Mounted Knife Rack — Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

I ran across some disc-shaped magnets on Amazon a while back, and I got to thinking... wouldn't they be perfect for creating a knife rack? And since we were in desperate need of a new one, I got right to work. And today I'm sharing the simple tutorial with you. Click through to check it out!

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DIY Outdoor Bistro Light Stands For Your Patio

by Faith Towers Provencher Aug 17, 2017

DIY Bistro Light Posts For Your Patio — Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

I've always loved the look of bistro lights in outdoor spaces, but our patio didn't have anywhere to attach the string lights. But now it does! Click through to find out how to hang outdoor lights without attaching them to your house or surrounding trees.

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Upgrade your Space with a Simple Beaded Fan Pull

by Holly Wade Aug 08, 2017

Living in a rental means I'm stuck with a few things I don't like, including vertical blinds, ugly ceiling fans and popcorn ceiling. While some things are more difficult to swap out (whether you're renting or just on a budget), it doesn't have to completely limit you. Upgrade a fan or ceiling lamp with a simple beaded fan pull to replace an ugly, boring chain in about 10 minutes.

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DIY Contemporary Planter Box

by Faith Towers Provencher Jul 31, 2017

DIY Contemporary Planter Box — Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

Have you ever tried to buy a contemporary planter box for your patio or porch? If you have, you probably know that it's difficult to find an attractive one at a reasonable price. So of course, I decided to make one out of wood and a piece of metal radiator cover for a geometric touch. Click through to check out the whole project!

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DIY This: Planetary Mobile for a Minimal Nursery

by M.E. Russell Jul 21, 2017

Minimal Nursery decor: Make this planetary mobile

As nursery trends change, the traditional pinks and blues are slowly being pushed out in favor of current, updated looks. Parents are experimenting more and more with bolder hues, playful patterns, or simply less of it all. It's easy to see why the minimal nursery look is gaining in popularity. There are fewer elements to worry about, there aren't any color-related gender-indicators (which makes styling ahead of time a breeze), and the color palette is almost non-existent. If you're looking to decorate a minimal nursery or want to give a gift to a no-fuss parent-to-be, you can craft this sweet planetary mobile quickly and easily.

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How to: Make a Modern, Floating Outdoor Plant Wall

by Bruno Bornsztein Jul 11, 2017

DIY Floating Planter Wall — Sponsored by Sherwin-Williams

Here's a quick weekend project that can turn an outdoor space into a private, leafy retreat. It uses beautiful, weather-resistant cedar wood, but avoids the cost of expensive cedar lumber. Instead, I bought more affordable cedar fence pickets, smoothed the rough surface, and created the same look for less! Then I finished off the whole project with a coat of SuperDeck® Exterior Oil-Based Transparent Stain. Here's how you can make one too.

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5 Minute DIY: Magnetic Scroll Frame (No Woodworking Required!)

by M.E. Russell Jun 28, 2017

DIY Hanging Poster Frame

Get ready, gang, because this is a fast one! I love having art all throughout my house, but I don't love buying frames. They're so expensive. I don't own any rare art, so it seems silly to buy frames that cost more than the original artwork itself. I like the trending, vintage-y look of a scroll frame, but enjoy the freedom of being able to switch out art pieces, like with a traditional frame. So why not both? With a bit of magnetic tape and some baseboard trim, this DIY hanging poster frame is not only cheap, but also super fast to make, and ridiculously simple.

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IKEA Hack! Make a 10-Minute Side Table

by Holly Wade Jun 23, 2017

IKEA Hack! Make a 10-Minute Side Table

I'm a big-time IKEA fan, but I like to put my own individual spin on their products. One of the best (and easiest) ways to update IKEA furniture is by swapping out the legs. You wouldn't believe the difference it makes! In this case, you can use an IKEA tabletop of any size to make a 10-minute side table that looks beautiful, and no one would even know it's IKEA.

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Get (Your Furniture) Naked! How to Remove Old Paint from Wood

by M.E. Russell Jun 07, 2017

How to remove paint from wood furniture — In partnership with The Home Depot

When it comes to thrift store finds, painting can be a fantastic way to totally transform something old into something new. That being said, too much paint can be a bad thing. Sometimes the most refreshing way to refinish a solid piece of wood furniture is to totally strip it naked and start fresh. That's how I felt about this chair (and its amazing technicolored dream-coats of old paint). Thankfully, it wasn't a ton of work to remove paint from the entire thing. Here's how:

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Elegant DIY Wood and Glass Trough Vase

by Faith Towers Provencher May 30, 2017

Elegant DIY Glass Trough Vase — Photo: Faith Towers

As a borderline obsessive flower lover, I'm always on the hunt for new vases and centerpiece ideas. So when I ran across a beautiful rectangular glass container on Amazon, I knew I had to have it (and make something out of it, of course). Click through to check out the resulting trough-style vase that I came up with.

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A Gorgeous Walnut Tree Stump Side Table - The Easy Way

by Bruno Bornsztein May 25, 2017

Walnut Stump Side Table DIY — In partnership with The Home Depot

See that round thing staring at you? That's the amputated heart of an old walnut tree that was in my backyard. It makes me sad to think about it, but two summers ago, we had to have this beauty cut down, even though it was healthy, because it was hanging dangerously over a neighbor's garage. Here's what it looks like when you chop up a perfectly good walnut tree:

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Step Up Your #Shelfie Game With This DIY Wooden Shelf Organizer

by Faith Towers May 18, 2017

Colorful DIY Wooden Shelf Organizer — Photo: Faith Towers

Don't you hate it when your kitchen cabinets don't have a shelf inside, so you end up using only the bottom half? All that wasted space could be used, if only you had an extra level.... so today we're sharing an easy DIY that will help you take advantage of it - in style of course. No boring store-bought shelf risers here!

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