Stylish photo holders that have a vintage look don’t have to be pricey. You can easily make some that highlight your photos and special memories. Cut all your photos into equal-sized squares. Start with pieces black craft paper that are larger than your photos and mark the width of the borders, leaving a large, wide...
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Displaying words, phrases and sayings is always popular but what if you change your mind about what you want to say? Swap out your words of inspiration any time you like with this easy letter frame. Start with a glass frame and substitute the matting and any contents with a plain piece of Bristol board...
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Don’t toss that can! Save large cans from when you are preparing dinner so that you can make this easy wine rack that has a shabby chic vibe. You will need six large cans of the same size from which you have removed the labels. Take the clean, dry cans and open the bottom end...
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Meld two hot trends – copper finishes and the industrial look – with these quick-to-make copper hooks. You will need a long board, copper pipe elbows, a dowel that is large enough to fit snugly in the pipe, as well as a drill, screws and hot glue. Start by fitting a pipe over the dowel....
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Brown is often overlooked as the important color that it is. I mean, the color of dirt can’t do all that much for a stylish interior, right? Wrong. Brown is the color of earth and wood, sure, but it symbolizes so much more than that. Brown is associated with security, stability, warmth, and honesty. The...
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A stylish and rough-hewn coffee table can be yours for the cost of a few boards and some trendy hairping legs. Start with two boards the same size that have one natural or rough edge. Line up the even edges and sand it all down. Next, take two narrower boards and place them across the...
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Have a bookcase full of books and nowhere comfortable to read them? Transform this household basic into a comfortable bench where you can store – and read – all your favorites. First, tip the bookcase over so it sits on the floor horizontally. Take a 2-centimeter thick board the same size as the bookcase and...
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While there are so many shades and variations of green that it makes the color itself hard to quantify, green stereotypically represents life, growth, nature, and freshness. On a less squeaky-clean notem, green is also associated with money, ambition, and jealousy. Particularly in design, green is considered an ultimate color for refreshment and relaxation. We’re...
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Stylish pendant lights can be pricey but you can fashion your own from just some modeling clay and wood sticks. Cut thin wooden sticks to the four different lengths shown – you will need six of each length. Form two hexagons with the largest and smallest lengths, using the modeling clay to neatly attach the...
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Everyone has them: Picture frames that are missing the glass or that don’t fit your photos properly. Instead of tossing them, turn them into cute note boards. If you have one that has no glass, cut a piece of cork board to fit inside and hot glue some ribbon around it. Now you can tuck...
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While you can buy all kinds of shoe racks, few if any include a bench that is handy for putting on your shoes. Now you can make a sturdy one that stores your favorite pairs and offers you a comfy place to sit down. Start by cutting and measuring the boards as shown, making sure...
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Love succulents? We sure do and can think no better way to show them off than with this DIY plant frame. Start by cutting pieces of 2×2 wood to make a square. Take a piece of plywood the same size as the square and nail it to the wood pieces, forming a box. Flip this...
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Tame your mass of long necklaces, stylishly organize your earrings and make an easy make up brush cleaner. Instead of digging through a pile of tangled necklaces in a jewelry box, easily transform a wooden hanger into a necklace organizer. Paint or decorate the hanger in any way you like. Next, screw in a series...
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Even with today’s electronic devices and constant beeping reminders, old-fashioned desk organizers are still relevant –helpful as well as stylish too! Make your own with some cork squares, cardboard and fabric. First, hot glue two cork squares together then cover them with your favorite fabric. Turn the block over and on the back, glue a...
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The most common shape for lamps, shades and chandeliers is round or oval, but sometimes, those just won’t work well in a particular space. Sure, you could hang a line of round pendants, but loads of options for rectangular lighting fixtures are available. Choices range from glamorous, glitzy rectangular chandeliers to more rustic varieties, to lamps and...
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Dirty old tires – they’re not much good and hard to get rid of…unless you transform one into this cute storage stool for your backyard or patio. Start by washing down a tire and let it dry. Get 100 feet of rope in your choice of color and start gluing it onto the tire at...
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Furniture with fur is very on-trend right now and you can add a piece to your living room without spending a bundle. Start with an old chair and saw off the chair back even with the front of the chair. Lift out the seat and sand any rough edges. Spray the chair frame your desired...
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Nothing says “summertime” like shells, and this (faux) capiz shell chandelier is so summery and fresh. Plus, it’s very easy to DIY in an afternoon, which means plenty of time to hit the pool, the neighborhood barbeque, or the hammock with your favorite book. Even though these “shells” are nothing more than laminated rice paper,...
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Some of the coolest – and most fun – light fixtures that we have seen are made from upcycled buckets, baskets, tubs and other containers. You can make your own very easily using an enamel colander. Upcycle one that you already own, or buy one in a color that complements your décor. Start by enlarging...
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Nifty little tricks can make household repairs a snap – and a bargain. 1. A wobbly table is really annoying and yes, you can shove an unsightly piece of cardboard or something else under the leg, but that’s ugly. Instead, take a slice from a wine cork and put it under the short leg. Problem...
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Almost any kitchen can benefit from more organization and this simple wooden kitchen utensil holder offers lots of storage options. Start with pieces of wood in the indicated sizes. Measure, mark, cut and sand the pieces as shown. Drill the holes that will hold the dowel rod into the small square pieces and sand them....
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