Oh my good gracious!! I love this idea, so much in fact that I believe this will be my next big project. Three different chairs, painted the same color and then add a bench top. AMAZING! Here's What You Need: Drill and bits Salvaged or re-purposed chairs (all the same height) Plywood Sandpaper Spray paint 12 x ⅝-inch screws Staple gun and staples Pillow/foam sheet for the … [Read more...]
Basic Saw Cuts: Bob Vila Radio
If you're not a seasoned carpenter like Mr. Sthole, but are an amature, like me, trying to wend your way through DIYs and other projects, you may find it helpful to get back to the basics. Bob Vila published a helpful podcast to take us through the how to's on basic saw cuts. bobvila.com/radio The first cut is a simple crosscut—that just means cutting a piece to length, with no angles. That … [Read more...]
King of the Castle, Where to Put the Throne: Remodeling Your Bathroom
Before you can start remodeling, your contractor needs to know exactly where you want your toilet and how exactly you want it put in there. However, when you're in the middle of remodeling your bathroom, adding one more decision can be just about overwhelming so here are some tips from Houzz.com to help Take Note of Wall Panels and Baseboards Most toilets are roughed-in 12 inches from the … [Read more...]
Once More With Feeling: Welcome Back Macrame
For those of you who don't know Macrame is a trend that hit it's peak in the 70's. As seen in the photo, it could get a tad out of hand (that vest is pretty epic huh?) and eventually fizzled out. It's a pretty simple technique that can be done with a bit of practice. Macrame is making it's way back into current culture, but in a more modest way. As you can see above, macrame is done by tying … [Read more...]
10 Easy-Peasy Coffee Tables To Make Yourself
Mr. Sthole and I had a fantastic coffee table at our last home made out of pallets. Unfortunately it doesn't fit in this new livingroom. I've been scrounging around the internet trying to find a new coffee table to make for our smaller living space and found this great post with 10, count them, TEN DIY coffee tables. You have your choice of industrial, rustic and homey looks, but any of them … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Right Paint Brush
To me, painting is a pain, but I'm sure I make it harder on myself because I hardly ever take the time to make sure I have the right tools. Bob Vila is always coming to my rescue, and I hope, yours. Here are some ways to help you figure out which paint brush is right for your upcoming project. A flat wall brush is the right tool for covering flat surfaces and large areas, such as walls, smooth … [Read more...]
Hollywood Style Bubble Bath
Have you ever seen someone on TV or in the movies take a bubble bath and wonder "how did they get those kind of bubbles!?" I always do. See I love me a good bubble bath, but the store bought variety is...lacking. I've always wanted to take a bath in bubbles that would cover me from head to toe and not fizzle out within the first five minutes. Yesterday my daughter wanted to play a game called … [Read more...]
Keep Costs Low While Heat Rises
Bob Vila tells us how to keep our power bills down while the summer heat rises: Keep It Clean To keep your system running smoothly, make sure your air conditioning filters are clean and replace them regularly; you'll need to clean or replace as often as once a month during the summer. Little Things Count When you set your thermostat, remember you just want to be comfortable—not chilled. Be … [Read more...]
Calorie Counts on Menus May Not Be Helping People Make Healthy Choices
WebMD reports that even though those who promote healthy eating have put them there, the calorie counts on the menus at fast food restaurants aren't actually helping people make smart food choices. However, they've not given up hope. Change is a gradual process and they are counting on an eventual turn around. "It's just speculation," Downs said, "but I think what is going on is that people see … [Read more...]
DIY Mason Jar Cups
Picture from http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/search?q=mason+jar If I have a drink I much prefer to have a straw to drink it out of. It's even better if it has a lid. I may be *muffled noises* years old, but I still have a tendency to spill things if I'm not careful so it's just best for everyone if my drinks are as spill proof as possible. It's also good to adopt this habit if you're going to … [Read more...]
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