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Huge Wooden Clock Face

We have seen a few of these awesome gigantic clocks pop up around the blogosphere and they are always amazing. This one from Christina at The DIY Mommy is certainly no exception! Christina has a lucky hookup for huge wooden circles- her husband is an electrician and saved an electrical wire spool for her. She was able to take the top of the reel … [Read more...]

10 DIY Curtain Projects–Knock Off Style

Oh, curtains. They can be such a pain in the rear challenge when it comes to decorating. There are just so many factors to consider – length, weight, material, sheerness, rod style… Take all that and then try to find the color and pattern you want. That’s where I have found myself time and again turning to DIY projects to get the exact curtains I … [Read more...]

High Volume Low Pressure Spray Guns

Review Summary High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) sprayers are latest sorts of finishing sprayers available. Normal guns utilize high pressure and interface with a compressor. The latter delivers a finish that is smooth however is less beneficial considering the squandered material because just 30% of the paint goes to the surface of the object … [Read more...]

Tame Those Toys with a DIY Storage System

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas with your families. If you've got little ones, then you probably feel like you are drowning in toys and are wondering where you will possibly keep them all. Here's an amazing toy storage solution for you from the fabulous Whitney of Shanty 2 Chic! Whitney solved the storage dilemma in her son’s big boy … [Read more...]

Entryway Bench from an Old Dresser

Dressers definitely have a shelf life, if you'll pardon the pun. Drawers can really only last for so long and those wood finishes go out of style more quickly than you would think! Geoffrey from Photokapi inherited a dresser from his in-laws that was already quite old, and then he used it for a few years before deciding to give it a new life. He … [Read more...]

7 Easy DIY Bike Storage Solutions

If you live in a small space, your bike may be taking up some precious real estate in your home. Getting it up off the floor is a great way to keep your bike safe and your hallways clear. If you have a larger home with multiple bicycles, you may just want a way to keep your bikes organized without the pedals and chains getting all tangled. Here are … [Read more...]

Modern Interior Sliding Barn Door

It is certainly no secret that we love the barn door trend. It adds just the right touch of whimsy to a space, especially when the door is as beautiful as this one from Mysha over at Remington Avenue. She spent only $50 on the door itself, not including the hardware. She made it with a British Brace, which is that perfect little board running … [Read more...]

Craft Room Folding Table

We are all about reduce, reuse, and recycle, and this table is truly no exception. It was made with 100% scrap wood, and only cost $5 for the hinges! It is the perfect table for storing in a corner in your craft room to hold supplies, materials, even a sewing machine or two. The leaves of the table store down flat and then pull up and out to … [Read more...]

Garden Bench from a Twin Bed

We might not all have a twin bed laying around in our backyard, but if you do- check out this super cute idea from Just Jill. The bed frame before was really nothing much to speak of, but it had good bones and solid wood, which is all you need for a good makeover. They used only the wood from the bed and scrap wood to give it a new life as a bench, … [Read more...]

Updated House Numbers

Most of the time when we buy a house, we get so caught up in the big stuff, like kitchen remodels and new furniture, that we forget all about the little stuff, like the bathroom mirror or the house numbers. Bridget from The DIY Playbook didn't hate her house numbers, but they certainly weren't her favorite part of the house. So she spent a few … [Read more...]