Restoration Hardware is another one of the designers we love to ooh and ahh over, but can't quite seem to bust out the pocketbook for shelves that cost hundreds of dollars. Kathryn from Do It on a Dime feels the same way and decided to get the designer look for less by turning to her trusted dollar store. With a couple of hanging plant hooks and … [Read more...]
6 Ideas for Landscaping With Natural Elements
The last thing any homeowner wants is an ugly lawn standing out like a sore thumb in the front or backyard. It’s rather unfortunate some of the components that complete a home usually end up distorting it. For example, drainage pipes and ditches that divert water from the foundations of a house usually end up making it look unsightly and mar the b … [Read more...]
9 Unique Knock Off Boxes, Baskets, & Bins
1 DIY Distressed Trunk Can you believe this trunk is brand new? I love how the wood looks aged and worn with time, and the hardware adds the perfect finishing touch. If you have time and motivation, this is a great project to add to your list! (You know you want to, because I bet that you're already envisioning this piece in your home!) 2 … [Read more...]
11 Simple DIY Shelves
When is the last time you went shopping for a new shelf at the store only to find a lot of cheaply made boring looking shelves or top dollar prices on the real wood shelves at the thrift store? If you have just a few tools, a minimal set of skills, and a wild imagination, you can create the perfect shelf for just pennies on the dollar. 1. … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Side Table
Crissie of Sawdust to Sequins wanted a new end table for her living room and absolutely fell in love with a farmhouse style table with planked shelves from Arhaus. Unfortunately, their table goes for $649! That was way more than Crissie wanted to pay, so she decided to DIY it. Here’s from Crissie: “I really enjoyed this build and the fact that I now … [Read more...]
Accent Table with Curved Legs
Amy of Her Tool Belt was flipping through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog when she saw the cutest little side table and was immediately drawn to the curvy legs. Amy added it to the to-do list for her daughter’s bedroom but then had a more immediate opportunity to DIY when her aunt planned an “Extreme Room Makeover” for her cousin. Amy whipped up two o … [Read more...]
Backyard Storage Bench
There is never a bad time for an outdoor storage bench, but the end of spring and beginning of summer is truly the perfect time. Pool parties and backyard barbecues are starting and the more seating and storage you have, the better! Jen Woodhouse from The House of Wood is here to rescue us from the woes of expensive outdoor benches with another … [Read more...]
Best Ideas for Smart Home Security in 2017
The increasing popularity of home automation means that more and more companies are moving towards offering different types of automation for everyday use. This includes the usual home automation tools, such as table lifts for use in television stands, coffee tables, storage space, and much more, as well as thermostats and home security. Drop … [Read more...]
Multi Use Storage Coffee Table
Storage in the living room or front room can be hard to come by, but is usually extremely important. Nobody wants to step on strewn-about matchbox cars or blocks that haven't found a home. The girls at Shanty 2 Chic are here to give you a new idea for living room storage that also doubles as a coffee table and ottomans for extra seating or … [Read more...]
Rustic Vase Filler
Here is an easy and cute DIY for you that you can make up in a weekend! Ashley from 906 East Chic loves pears and wanted to create a cute vase filler without spending Anthropologie prices. To create her adorable pears, she first glued a branch to the end of a lightbulb, and then wrapped the lightbulb in twine. The trick is to be very careful while … [Read more...]