Featured on a popular television program, this pattern for a do it yourself flip top secretary is easy to follow using step by step instructions and helpful images. Plans are available free and most of the piece is constructed from easy to obtain hardwood plywood. A...
Vintage and retro looks are seemingly always in style when it comes to home decor, but it can be a little overwhelming to figure out exactly which elements you want in your home. Clarissa of Remodelaholic has addressed that problem head on by suggesting 20 unique ways...
Inexpensive barn door hardware may be transformed in to a do it yourself nightstand following the steps in a simple tutorial. The rustic modern project finished in a smoky stain is constructed from hardwood plywood and introduces the use of a glue bot. The finished...
See a visually exciting curated tour of uniquely attractive pieces recycled for service as functional kitchen islands. Learn to find inspiration in cast off or forgotten pieces through twenty pretty and smart do it yourself projects cataloged for your perusal....
Expand your home’s usable space outdoors following a beautiful photo essay packed with ideas for the do it yourself designer. Find inspiration for outdoor entertaining or moving your morning coffee into the sun. See examples of durable furnishings and pretty, but...
The vintage map lampshade is a do it yourself project perfect for introducing an element of adventure to your home interior or commemorating a recent journey. An old atlas or unneeded travel map is a perfect source a material for this project, but interesting...
Looking for a clever, for your kids Valentine’s this year? Ditch those packages of conversation hearts and have your kids put together something fun and functional for their classmates this Valentine’s Day! 1. “You’re Just Write For...
These are not your usual upcycles. It takes some extraordinary creativity to upcycle to the extent that you almost can’t tell what a repurposed item is made out of. So lets play a game… look at each picture, try to guess what its made out of, and then...
If you aren’t familiar with shims, they thin angled wood pieces that are used by builders to level out surfaces – commonly used to hang doors, windows, etc. But because of their angled nature and the depth effect it creates – they can make for some...
Ok, bestill my heart here. I came across this project, and I’m totally swooning. Like completely in love. And googling woodshops in my area. This is definitely not a DIY at HOME kind of project (unless you have weeks to kill spent sanding), but OH MY GOODNESS. ...
Recently I took a trip to IKEA and was looking in their planting area. I wish I could say I had a green thumb, but I really just don’t. So finding realistic looking fake plants is always something I’m looking out for. I came across these cool looking...
I love the fall, don’t get me wrong, its probably my favorite season. I love the colors of the leaves changing, and the moderate temps, and just about everything about it. But when it comes to decorating my house, orange and yellow just don’t really go...
I recently picked up 3 large, carved wood frames from garage sales. You know the kind, beautiful ornate borders and created for canvas prints (no glass or backing). I got 2 – 16×20 frames and 1 20×26 frame, for $25 total – not bad, eh? Now...
Welcome to day 2 of the 4th Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop! A few years ago we were looking online for handmade gift ideas and thought it would be great if there was a resource dedicated JUST to handmade gift ideas. Enter the Handmade Holidays hop!...
Copper Pipe has a gorgeous industrial look to it – I have seen a few totally stunning projects using copper pipes lately, so I decided to put together a list of some of the best DIY projects using copper piping. One thing to note, a few of the projects use...
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