Remember that beautiful reclaimed wood barn door from Julie at DO or DIY that I shared in the past? You may have noticed the gorgeous hardware at the top. Normally, these pieces can cost you hundreds of dollars...especially double barn door hardware. However, Julie and her husband show how you can make your own for about $45. All you need is … [Read more...]
Add Wax to Flameless Candles for a Dramatic Effect
Jeanette from Country Design Style loves candles but uses battery operated ones since fire is always a concern in the woods where she lives. While these fire-free alternatives may provide a warm glow, Jeanette just doesn’t find them very attractive. She was hit with an idea in the middle of a sleepless night – added melted wax to the … [Read more...]
X-Leg Upholstered Ottoman for Less
We recently shared another project from Kayla at Homecoming and have another of Kayla’s DIY projects to showcase – a look-for-less x-leg ottoman! With the help of her handy husband, Kayla built the base and upholstered the top of the ottoman in a weekend. Through DIY, they saved $500 on this beautiful new addition to their master … [Read more...]
Why You Should Use Grow Bags in Your Garden
If you’re a gardener, there’s a good chance one of your friends has mentioned they use grow bags. Or perhaps you've seen them demonstrated on TV. Now, you're thinking it's about time you checked them out. Grow bags can be very beneficial and make planting and growing virtually any plant a lot easier. To kick things off, a grow bag is just what … [Read more...]
Wood Planter Stands
As a simple, first project for their patio makeover, Kayla at over at Homecoming and her husband built these modern, wooden planter stands. Kayla says, “It only took an afternoon to build, and since we used cedar wood and stain we had laying around the house, it only cost us the $10 can of exterior polyurethane spray.” I love how this simple … [Read more...]
Mod Pet Food Stand with Hairpin Legs
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse was tired of watching her tall Komondor pup “strain like a brontosaurus” to reach her food and water bowls. She says, “Hubs and I decided she could use a raised bowl stand. I decided that it should be mid-century modern inspired. And turquoise. With hairpin legs… As adorable as the original is, it was unavailable … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Rug Correctly and Make it Last
Beth from Home Stories A to Z was inspired by all the gorgeous painted rugs that other DIYers have created. She made a quick run to IKEA and snatched up a flat weave rug to make her own. Beth knew she wanted a rug with fifteen stripes that started and ended with colored stripes. From there, she just had to do a little math, and she shares her … [Read more...]
Extra Large Wood Bead Chandelier
When designing her new office, Jen of Tatertots and Jello knew she wanted a wood bead chandelier to be the focal point. The one she had been eyeing cost in upwards of $2,000, but Jen was able to make her own bigger chandy for about $250. Jen explains exactly how to thread the wood beads onto the wire and add them to an existing fixture to create … [Read more...]
Weathered “Boat Wood” Frames
Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow was inspired by picture frames made from reclaimed boat wood to make her own frames with a rustic look. While Ananda’s frames may look like they came straight from a boat themselves, all she used is new fence boards from the hardware store and gave them a weathered look with stain and paint. In addition to the … [Read more...]
How To Start a Self-Hosted DIY Blog
So you want to start a DIY blog? Congratulations! Blogging is the wave of the future, a way to make money online while having fun and enjoying your life. If you love DIY, chances are there are thousands of readers who love it too. Unfortunately, the technical side of starting a blog often frightens away prospective bloggers. I am here today to help … [Read more...]
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