Here is a link for 10 fun crafts for kids to do this Halloween from Apartment Therapy. Here are my top 4 picks for the Halloween crafts. Mummy Cards Cut a box into equal pieces (3.5" x 5") and the kids can do everything else by themselves. First, cut a 12" strip off the end of a bandage (bought at the pharmacy) and set aside. Stick the leftover roll of bandage to the card and wrap the … [Read more...]
How To: Make A Hammock
Fall is coming around so I think it's the perfect time to make this easy DIY hammock to take outside with a cup of coffee and a good book. TOOLS Tape measure 600 feet of rope (the kind at the hardware store will do just fine). I recommend using rope that is thick enough to be sturdy but not so thick that your knots will be uncomfortable to lay on. For this hammock, I used a braided cotton … [Read more...]
Simple No Carve Pumpkins
BobVila.com If you're like me, you're not a huge fan of carving pumpkins, but ARE a fan of decorating, what do you do? Well, you find a new creative way to decorate those pumpkins we love so much in the fall. A lot of these are great "fall" decorations as well as Halloween decorations so you can keep these no carve pumpkins up from September- November. Drip Crayon Pumpkins Melt a rainbow … [Read more...]
Insta-crafts: Easy DIY, No Tools Required
If you're a little intimidated by the Do It Yourself world, try these easy DIY projects that require no tools. I think the book ends will be my project this weekend! Brick Book Ends Wash the bricks and paint one edge with acrylic paint. Once the bricks are dry, use a Sharpie to write out book titles and add embellishments like those on the spine of your favorite novel. Then watch as your new … [Read more...]
Bedside Tables For Small Spaces
The bedroom is our safe haven, the place where we go to relax at the end of a long hard day, to forget the trials and hardships that have come at us in the world so that we can wake-up refreshed and ready to start all over tomorrow. How do you make the most of this space, if you don't have a lot of room? I'd would arguably say that the nightstand is the most important place to start. This is … [Read more...]
Beginner Project: DIY Wood Wall Art
Here at The Tub Connection, we post a plethora of DIY projects, but some of us are just not seasoned crafters, especially when it comes to wood working. Well, today you're in luck because this is the perfect project to get your toes wet in the DIY world! You can get most of the cutting done at Home Depot and with a bit of paint and glue, you can create this beautiful wall art that is sure to … [Read more...]
Tips For Men: How To Look Your Best
Here are some ways to help you look your best! How to Get a Great Shave Wash your face. Use a brush to lather up with a cream or gel. WAIT 2-3 minutes. Use a sharp double-blade razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows. How to Wear Suspenders Before you get dressed, clip or button suspenders to the back waist of your pants. Put your trousers on. Then attach suspenders to the … [Read more...]
How To Paint: Trim
Recommendations for painting trim vary. Have the walls already been painted? Has the trim already been installed? Your answers to these questions and others may determine the best course of action when learning how to paint your trim. To apply finishes prior to installation, lay down a drop cloth and place the strips across sawhorses. Use a high-density foam roller or brush to apply the finishes. … [Read more...]
How To Paint: The Ceiling
Painting is perhaps the easiest of DIY home upgrades, but tackling the ceiling can be a daunting endeavor, particularly since it requires a bit of elevation and contortion. Here are some pointers on prep and techniques that will teach you how to paint your ceiling and help you accomplish the job easily and successfully, just like a pro. Tools and supplies required: • Paint • Primer • Drop … [Read more...]
How To Paint: Cupboards
Here are six steps on how to paint your cupboards like a pro! Remove Hardware Remove the cabinet doors, drawers, and all cabinet hardware. (Do not kid yourself into believing you can achieve a professional result without doing this.) Apply Quality Primer If your cabinets are stained, apply at least two coats of a quality primer. For me, there’s nothing better than BIN, Zinsser’s shellac-based … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- …
- 45
- Next Page »