Need a quick and easy DIY that not only will turn out super awesome, but will also add functionality to your kitchen? If the answer is 'yes', then you're in luck! Here is a simple instructable that will show you how to turn a whisk into a veggie holder. Here's What You Do: Remove the metallic holder in the middle that connects all of the whisk wires. Fold all of the whisk peddles out, … [Read more...]
Re-purposed Chairs
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...]
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...]
Inspiration: DIY Home
Found on Houzz.com here is a slew of pictures of a home that is covered in DIY projects. Houzz at a Glance Who lives here: Camille and Kyle Dickson, children Chloe (age 12) and Colin (13), and Boston terrier Rufus Location: Abilene, Texas Size: 2,000 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms French teacher, designer and blogger Camille Dickson is a DIY convert of the highest order. There is hardly a … [Read more...]
DIY Travel Memorabilia
This simple DIY project is perfect for important trips such as a honeymoon, a destination wedding, missions trips, ect. I also have done something similar to this with the places we've lived since Mr. Sthole joined the military. I found this at hellolidy.com What you need: A map – We found a used map at a book store while in Ireland, it has a lot of the cities we stayed in or passed through! A … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure- How To Use the Things You Find
If you've been following our posts, you'll know that one of my all time favorite things to do is DIY and "go junkin' " which means I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales to see what kind of treasures I can find. I also love to repurpose. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that people usually see one way and using it in a completely different capacity. For example, I have a ladder … [Read more...]
Entertainment In Your Backyard
The Fourth of July will be here before you know it and there's no doubt that you have something planned to celebrate America's independence! Here are some tips to help you bring the party out back while you're watching the grill. TWISTER! Using a cardboard template, spray paint circles onto the grass. You can personalize it by using different colors (like red white and blue!) , or scaling down … [Read more...]
DIY- Repurposed Coat Racks
Free standing coat racks have come and gone along with knowing your neighbor and the afternoon game of bridge. But you can still find them around, and they are still quite useful when repurposed. Now this make over doesn't completely transform your coat rack, it just renames it. Meet the new possibilities for your "organizing rack". 1. In the Kitchen It’s an all-too-common dance: the … [Read more...]
Recycle, Reuse, Rediscover! Old Tires
We all use them. Tires are everywhere, and they're wearing out all the time. They're expensive to replace, and take up a lot of space in your garbage can and in the landfills. Most tire replacement centers will take care of them for a small fee, but if you ask for them, they will put them in a plastic bag and put them in your trunk. Next time you have to grab a new set of tires, you now have a … [Read more...]
A Touch of Nature – Natural Woods
If you live anywhere that actually gets a winter you may be feeling a bit out of touch with nature. With groundhog day approaching we'll all anxiously awaiting the results for whether Phil will see his shadow or not. Here's to hoping that spring is right around the corner (well for you, Florida summers are brutal!) and that soon we'll be able to go hug a tree instead of having to use one as a … [Read more...]