I grabbed a reusable coffee mug from my local Super Center and though I love the look of the reusable Starbucks cup I hate the cozy that came with it. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is only half satisfied with something that they've purchased and if you're like me you know it's always fun when you find a way to fix it and make you truly love the whole item. Here is a simple coffee cozy that … [Read more...]
DIY- Seashell Knobs
So cute for any beach themed room. Check out these decorative sea shell dresser knobs. I'm sure you can figure out how to tweak this so it can work for any knob around the house. Add a unique flair to your furniture and create something that is sure to get attention from your guests. Instructable … [Read more...]
Removing Screw With Broken Heads
This is causing quite the debate on the forums, but there is a trick that I've come across. With all my crafting and whatnot, I tend to run across more than my fair share of damaged screws. This article tells you to grab your drill and insert the screw into the drill chuck. This will quickly and efficiently remove the screw without causing damage to your furniture or further damage to the … [Read more...]
Security Systems: DIY vs Pro
With the crime rates climbing, our most important task is protecting our families. The place to start is to make sure our home is secure. But do you install a security system yourself or pay to have it done? This article helps you weigh the pros and cons of DIY vs. Pro. DIY Pros: Cost- The primary benefit to installing a system yourself is obviously the cost. You save on labor and … [Read more...]
Create an Office- Utilize A Small Office Space
The home office is becoming quite the popular room. I know several families who look for homes where they have enough for each family member plus one so they can have their home office. But what do you do if you’ve already got your home and don’t have that extra space, or only a small one? In this article they give you some tips on how to utilize your room for a home office, whether you’re … [Read more...]
Inspiration- 20 Colorful Bedrooms
Decorating your bedroom can be one of the most exciting tasks, and one of the most difficult. You have to find that balance between stylish, comforting, soothing and-if you're married- romantic. In a child's room it's sometimes hard to find a way to make it interesting without being so busy that they can't fall asleep. Here is a slide show of 20 different bedrooms that hopefully you can pull … [Read more...]
7 DIY Wallpaper Projects
Wallpaper is making quite the come back. It seems like everywhere I look there's another clever way to use it in your home. These seven projects can be done easily over one weekend and will add a little spice into your home. … [Read more...]
DIY- How to Build A Window Seat
This article asks, "What is a bay window without a window seat?" and what a good question it is! It's my dream to have a window seat in my retirement home ...or 7. I just love them! The thought of reading while gazing out at the scenery just sounds like a little piece of heaven. Here is a great, detailed tutorial on how to build your own. A few nails, some measurements and a few screws and … [Read more...]
DIY- Backyard Target
It's so hard to find fun things that you can DIY or craft for boys. Girls are all about the sparkle and ''cute'' but boys, well they're just harder to make things for. This is the first good idea I've seen in a while and it' looks pretty simple to accomplish. It also looks like it doubles as a Ladder Golf or "Redneck Golf" game. Tutorial … [Read more...]
50 Valentines Day Crafts
Here are some fun things you can do with your family to get your home ready for Valentines Day! 50 pictures and craft ideas with the links to the tutorial can be found Here. … [Read more...]
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