One easy way to turn a boring piece of furniture into a family heirloom is with mod podge! A dresser, end tables, head boards, and chairs are all great candidates for a good decoupage. Once you’ve chosen a piece of furniture to work on, you’ll start with the most important step – the prep work. […]
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10 Things to Do in December for a Better Life
1. Stop vacuuming Grab yourself an iRobot – really. This little guy quietly runs around your house all day cleaning your floors. Then tucks himself in at night on his docking station to recharge. Eliminate your need to clean the floor and buy this thing. 2. Get Your Spice Drawer Under Control Sickened every time […]
12 Craigslist Furniture Flips That Look Super Expensive
Have you ever thought of flipping furniture? It’s an easy way to make something look amazing and you can even turn the idea into a business. If you love to bring new life to old pieces of furniture, and you have an eye for color and design, flipping furniture sounds like it is right up your […]
DIY Fifteen Minute Window Treatment Tutorials
1. Cut And Paste Window Treatment 2. No-Sew Romans 3. Three Ways Of Shade With One Yard Of Fabric 4. Window Valance 5. Curtain Rod Wrapping 6. Lacy Privacy Screens 7. Repurpose Old And Broken Blinds DIY Your Way to a New Home With These Projects: 10 Christmas Decor DIYs for a Seriously Festive Home […]
12 Remarkable Things to Do With Old Plastic Bottles
1. Use plastic bottles to create upcycled pencil cases. 2. Hang on to the caps from plastic bottles to make colorful hanging curtains. 3. Keep potted plants alive with this nifty drip irrigation. 4. Use old plastic bottles to create washable storage baskets. 5. Follow this simple tutorial for an artsy bowl made […]
12 Dirt Cheap Valentines Day Gifts in a Jar
1. S’mores Valentine Treat your loved one to a romantic bon fire where the two of you can roast ‘mallows and make sweet memories. 2. Fabric Hearts In A Jar Hide fabric hearts everywhere: in their pockets, their car, and even their drawers. As they collect the hearts, they can keep them safe in this […]
12 Speedy Fast Office Remodeling Projects
1. Office Supply Organizer Make this chic office supply organizer modeled after a unique Anthropology find. 2. Hanging Pin Board Customize this hanging pin board with a fabric print that matches your color scheme. 3. Rustic Barn Desk This tutorial provides the building plans for this gorgeous desk. 4. Computer Monitor Stand Save your neck […]
How to Make Scented Pinecones for Christmas
You may have noticed that many retailers carry pine cones among their holiday decor and sell them for $3-$5 a piece! We don’t know about you, but our kids seem to haul these things into the house daily. Hang on to those pine cones you usually chuck back outside because we’re going to tell you […]
How to Build A Rustic Bench (For Less Than $20!)
DesignDreams by Anne has taught us all how to build a rustic bench for just a few bucks! If you want to learn how, just follow along. 1. Gather your materials. 2, 2×4 11” pieces of wood. 2, 2×6 28” pieces of wood. 4, 2×6 16” pieces of wood. Wood Screws Paint or stain […]
Get Gorgeous Christmas Tree Ribbon
Hunt for fun and unique styles that you love. Ribbon comes in many shapes and sizes. Instead of settling for what you have at home, really look around for something that speaks to your festive side! If you can’t decide, pick a few, preferrably from Michaels! Using ribbon with wire will make your job […]