Easy! You get the book DIY Furniture 2 which is a brilliant book by Christopher Stuart and features 30 designs from some of the best designer furniture makers from around the world.
The best part? All the furniture designs are … Read the rest
Pineapple Lamp made with Spoons
A lamp that looks like a pineapple? Made with 125 spoons? Yes, that is exactly what we are looking at.
This lamp takes work, but it is completely DIY and presumably lots of fun to make. And yes for adults … Read the rest
A whole floor made with Pallets
We have blogged about things to do with Pallets before. Here and here.
But this may be an entire new direction in which to take the craze for reusing pallets.
Admittedly, the floor looks great and this is a … Read the rest
Rain Chains Ideas
Did you know what rain chains are? I didn’t. Till I read this post and realized that not only do these look good, they are super functional way to turn your gutter water into a water feature!
What a clever … Read the rest
12 ways to use old doors and windows in your gardens
Got an old door or window from your own home or picked/saw one at a yard sale that you don’t know what to do with? Why, make a statement in your garden with it of course?
Empress of Dirt has … Read the rest
Some clever garden ideas
Here at our house – the garden duties all belong to me. And needless to say – the garden is the part of the house that is the most neglected, if not alltogether forgotten.
So, it is with great happiness … Read the rest
Some new ideas for old things
Did you know that nail polish can be used as an invisible glue? No, me neither?
Or that you could use shower caps (the ones found in hotels) as shoe protectors?
If the answer to both those questions is no, … Read the rest
5 tips for fixing a dishwasher that is not cleaning properly
Every few weeks, I buy one of those clean your dishwasher liquid solutions at the supermarket that costs an arm and a leg. And it never ever does it’s job properly. I have to repeat the process every 3 weeks.… Read the rest
A guide to making cleaning products without the chemicals
Ever wanted to make your own cleaning products but didn’t know where to start?
Ever wanted to make these products without using all those harsh chemicals? You are in the right place!
The graphic below takes a look at natural … Read the rest
MacKenzie Childs Enamel Board & Whimsical Magnets
This is a really fun and easy project that was inspired by the high end Mackenzie Childs enamel board and whimsical enamel magnets.
It also is a great example of trash to treasure because Amy used an old baking pan!… Read the rest
33+ kids activities for summer fun
While not strictly home and garden, if the kids are out of the way (and having fun) you can end up doing more in the home AND garden, right?
So here are 33+ kids activities for summer that will keep … Read the rest
DIY Sun Burst Mirror
This sunburst mirror provides a HUGE impact for only $12 through the use of thumbtacks, a foam floral ring, and wood shims.
This project would have taken Melissa some time I would think – but hey, the end result is … Read the rest
50 things you can make at home and not buy!
On a limited budget and struggling to feed a family? Then you should try this list of 50 things that you can actually make at home and not spend money on at the supermarket. Not only will you save money … Read the rest
Vinyl to wood top table makeover
Alexis Middleton of Persia Lou was able to give a sad, vinyl-covered kids table a whole new look by replacing the vinyl with a wood top! The chairs were updated with spray paint and hand-stamped fabric as well.
And I … Read the rest
The art of decluttering
Part of the inspiration of keeping a clean house – is to declutter it. Everything else that remains is beautiful. Do you agree?
Tsh has a great blog – and it is dedicated to the art and science of living … Read the rest