Check out this awesome DIY pipe lamp! Supplies Needed: *various sizes and kinds of pipes (have a sketch when you go in to buy the materials so you get the right amount of sizes) in various textures. *spray paint in copper and bronze (to spray those pipes that are pvc or metal) *wood spindle pieces (you can find these by the stair railing parts) *Rub n Buff (I used the patina and gold) *Wood stain … [Read more...]
Building An Easy Tree House
As a kid I always always wanted a tree house and it is my dream to build one for my kids. However, first you need a tree. Until we get a good one in the yard, it will remain a dream but go ahead a look at the windows. Do you have a great tree in your yard? Here's What You Need Materials: Circular or hand saw Power drill with a philips screw bit Level 6"-8" screws or nails (nails are … [Read more...]
Lawn Care Tips For Proud Lawn Owners
Home Depot- Lawn Care Tips When it comes to lawn care, it might help to think of it in the same way as caring for a small child. After waking from its long winter nap, your lawn will be hungry. It will need regular attention. And if it’s neglected for too long, your lawn may get quite unruly and eventually go to seed. It’s difficult to know what is best when it comes to feeding your lawn to … [Read more...]
Maximize Yard Sale Profits
Everyone knows that the yard sale is an especially labor intensive task to put on. Not making a profit is a yard sal-ee's worst nightmare. Here are some helpful hints put together by Houzz.com to help you not only maximize profits, but make things a little less stressful when throwing things together. 1. Make it a party, with profits. Wipe from your mind everything you thought you knew about … [Read more...]
Kitchen Storage- Cabinets
Everyone knows that the kitchen is one of the hardest rooms to keep under control. Take a look at these clever, stylish and effective solutions for kitchen cabinets. Corner drawers. These are a twist on the corner cabinet, pulling out from the corner. You usually have to bend over backward or crawl on your hands and knees to find items inside a corner cabinet, but these fully accessible drawers … [Read more...]
Uncover Your "Junk"s Hidden Decorating Potential
If you're a regular reader, you know that my favorite task is to repurpose an item. It's like a game to see if I can see past somethings intended purpose and figure out how I can reuse it in a appealing and inventive way. These photos even gave me a few ideas I hadn't thought of before. Here are some pictures to help you get ideas for some of the things that may be sitting around your house … [Read more...]
Most Incredible Tree House EVER!
Take a look at this incredible tree house! These are all for kids and have working appliances, including an AC and light fixtures, are several stories and are comfortable enough that any adult would be willing to stay in one for a while, if not permanently. Steve and Jeri Wakefield had the idea nine years ago to build an elaborate tree house for their grandsons, Lincoln and Sullivan Scott, in … [Read more...]
The Ten Commandments For Used Furniture
I don't know about you and your family, but we used to watch the old Charlton Heaston version of the 10 Commandments on the prime time station ever Easter. Our favorite scene was when Nefertiti steps out on the balcony and says "Moses". I know seriously just one word is our favorite part, but just the way she says it, in her deep sultry voice, it got us every time. Anyway in honor of Easter I … [Read more...]
Meet The Material- Ceramic Tile
Ceramic material is some of the oldest manufacturing and art material known to man. Some of the of the articles are pottery which was produced about 27,000 years ago. That is just a testament to the durability of the material! Of course the first thing that springs to mind when you say “tile” you think of the material that is often used in the bathroom or kitchen. Ceramics can be eye catching … [Read more...]
Renter's Solution- Fridge Decorations
If you're a renter, you know that without a hammer and nails, it's hard to make your space feel unique to you and your family. Here is someone who found a way to dress up his fridge with magnetic decals and without breaking his contract. I needed a fun and unique way to dress up my renters fridge without breaking my contract. I decided to create a complex pattern on my fridge using magnets. The … [Read more...]
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