Instead of tossing cardboard paper rolls into the recycling bin, save some and make this cute piece of décor for a door or wall. Start by cutting up the rolls into segments as shown and form each one into a leaf shape. Next. Take some cardboard and make a ring using a bowl or other container...
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Rope-covered containers are really popular right now, but they can also be pretty pricey. Craft your own rope-covered basket from a simple cardboard box. Cover the box with inexpensive rope from the hardware store, add a pillowcase or fabric bag you’ve stitched up, and you’ve got a stylish catch-all for magazines, towels, toys…or just about...
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At first, large interior walls seem like a gift – so much space! The sky’s the limit in decorating them, right? Not always. In fact, it’s a design gift to be able to style a large wall just right, with proportions, connections, and white space all thoughtfully considered. Here is a look at several ideas...
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That extra five-gallon bucket is good for more than just trash or yard waste. Make a padded, upholstered seat with no sewing! Start by cutting the bucket down a number of inches and sand the bottom level. Mark three points in an even line at four locations on the bucket where the legs will go....
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Where there’s a mirror there’s usually also a bunch of little things that need to be in its close proximity, hence the need for a shelf. In the bathroom, the mirror shelf can hold things like toothpaste, makeup products, hair pins, lotions, perfume bottles or small vases and planters. The items aren’t always usable….a lot...
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Create a cute little rustic storage bin with some wooden clothespins and a plastic pot. First, separate the two pieces of wood from each clothespin and discard the spring. Paint one half of all the wooden pieces in your choice of color. Next, hot glue them around the side of your plastic pot and then...
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Love new ways to display your favorite photos?Try these charming little origami frames, perfect for displaying small pictures of your family and friends. Using double-sided decorative paper, fold the square as shown. Create four origami pieces for each photo. With a glue stick, attach the four pieces together to create the frame. Cut the photo...
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Plant holders for the wall are trendy and attractive. Grab some glue and saw some wood lengths to create your own holders instead of going for pricey store-bought versions. Glue the premeasured sticks into a square and then add vertical sticks at the corners. Top it all off with another square. Add a hanger on...
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Nowadays freestanding cabinets are so rarely seen in kitchens that when they do appear they look unusual, unnatural and intriguing. There was a time, however, when everything in the kitchen was free and movable and that included both appliances and furniture, the only exception being the sink. In the 1940s, however, came a period when...
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Tips for making household tasks easier – we all want as many as we can get. Here are five ways to use sponges and make cleaning and other jobs easier. Try cutting a hole in a big fat sponge to accommodate a bar of soap for your next bath. Or, grab a utility knife and...
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Furniture covered in fur, faux or real, is quite trendy…and expensive. But making a fur-covered stool is one of the easiest furniture DIY projects that you can do. Start with a one-inch thick board the size of the stool you want to make. Glue thick foam padding the same size to the board. Turn the...
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Sofas, chairs, ottomans, poufs, floor pillows, benches and everything related are all different forms of seating, each with its own set of special characteristics. It doesn’t matter which one you prefer as long as you find the design that makes you happy. We’re already looked at a bunch of cool chairs with awesome designs as...
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A wooden serving tray is a great rustic accessory that is not just attractive, but really useful as well. Fashion a tray of your own with some rope, wood and a few basic tools. Cut six pieces of wood in the sizes shown. Stain all the pieces and let them dry. Arrange the lengths around...
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There are few things more important, safety-wise, than having a functional smoke detector in your home. Smoke detectors are, as a general rule, fairly inexpensive to purchase and provide such peace of mind. In addition, they can usually be installed simply and quickly, even by non-professionals. Any smoke alarm that has a higher price than...
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