Coco Chanel once said, "Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman." Now, what does style icon Coco Chanel have to do with throw pillows? It's actually pretty easy - if you've got terrific ones, then anyone visiting your home simply admires the decor and thinks you have fabulous taste. But if your throw pillows are meh, or … [Read more...] about 40 Terrific Throw Pillow DIY Ideas
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40 Nifty Nightstands to DIY
If you are new to woodworking, we've got a nifty little project for you to start with: a nightstand! Not only is it super practical, but it will save you a lot of money too. If you walk into your favorite furniture store, nightstands can cost up to $1K, just for a single one! Keep in mind that most of us do want a pair of them, for the master suite bedroom. Then you also want … [Read more...] about 40 Nifty Nightstands to DIY
40 Fantastic Kids Bedroom Furniture Ideas
Have kids or grandkids & love doing DIY projects? Why not make some terrific bedroom furniture for them? You'll grin from ear to ear, because we've found you 40 fantastic DIY projects to try. So whether you are brand new to woodworking or much more experienced, you'll be able to make something - just for them! What's really great too, some of these projects can easily be … [Read more...] about 40 Fantastic Kids Bedroom Furniture Ideas
40 Home Renovations That Will Hurt Your Property Value
If you're like most homeowners we know, you're concerned about your home's value. Who wouldn't be? When you're a DIY-er, you have a power that not everyone has - the ability to actually raise the value of your property, without causing your wallet severe pain. But we want to encourage you to be savvy, because not every DIY project out there is actually going to be helpful to … [Read more...] about 40 Home Renovations That Will Hurt Your Property Value
40 Ideas to Make a Small Bedroom Feel Huge
Now, we don't want you to pout if you have a small bedroom. Instead...if you're a DIY-er, start getting excited! We've found you 40 terrific projects, to make your tiny bedroom feel so much bigger than it is. Some of these can be done in an hour and others are going to take much more time. But we can assure you, there are some quite simple things that you can do to really … [Read more...] about 40 Ideas to Make a Small Bedroom Feel Huge
40 Best Ways to Save Space in a Small Apartment
Hey! Do you live in a small apartment? Whether you're on a tight budget, a student or live in a large city - sometimes a smaller apartment than you would really want is just part of life. Fortunately, we've found you 40 ways to save space in your small apartment. One of the top things you'll want to keep in mind, is where things get cluttered or what types of objects you … [Read more...] about 40 Best Ways to Save Space in a Small Apartment
DIY Bookshelf Made from a Spice Rack
LE and I tagged along with John to Chicago a few weeks back just so I could go to Ikea to buy their $4 wooden spice racks that have popped up around cute kids' rooms across the blogosphere. Even before LE was born, I knew I wanted forward-facing bookshelves. Supposedly, they foster more of a desire for reading than traditional bookshelves since kids can actually see the … [Read more...] about DIY Bookshelf Made from a Spice Rack
DIY Sharpie Marker on a Lamp Shade Idea
This is a lamp shade DIY project that has personality and doesn't cost much to do. This project was originally on Alittleglassbox.com but is no longer online. If the original poster would like it removed, please contact us. We also moved many of the comments over so you can read the previous discussions. This was listed on our sharpie marker ideas page. ..Well I couldn't … [Read more...] about DIY Sharpie Marker on a Lamp Shade Idea
DIY Pom Poms for Your Baby’s Nursery
Tissue pom poms have become a popular addition to nurseries of late. You can buy a great assortment of colors from fabulous etsy stores like Pomlove, or if you'd prefer to make your own, simply follow the instructions below. You'll need: - Tissue paper (you may like to choose a variety of colors) - Floral wire - Fishing line Directions: Step one: Take a pile … [Read more...] about DIY Pom Poms for Your Baby’s Nursery
17 Pier One Inspired DIY’s
Hey! Are you a huge Pier One fan? Well, you're not alone. Lots of people admire their great contemporary style. But not always the price tag. Fortunately, as a DIY-er, you can get that same terrific Pier One look - for a lot less. We're showing you 17 Pier One Inspired DIY's here, from furniture, decor and even holiday projects too. So whether you'd like something for every … [Read more...] about 17 Pier One Inspired DIY’s