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How to make a flower box for your house numbers

While I've loved our house numbers, I have never been quite satisfied with the lack-of-background to make the numbers pop…

5 years ago

Star stitches! Crazy about a pair of twine crochet handbags that I made

A pretty hue of twine inspired a fun pair of crochet handbags. I discovered the star crochet stitch, and I…

5 years ago

How to make this colorful crochet flower wreath

I found myself in meditative happiness when making this fun spring wreath This crochet flower wreath makes me smile every…

5 years ago

How to install a new ceiling in your garage or basement

Installing a new ceiling in a basement or garage is easier and faster with a suspended ceiling. When you are…

6 years ago

How to reupholster a tufted ottoman (one with buttons)

Thinking about how the it looked before I decided to recover the ottoman in new denim fabric... I can't believe…

6 years ago

DIY Project: How to build bunk beds for your kids

When you set out to build bunk beds without a kit, you can create whatever set-up fits your kids and…

6 years ago

How can you successfully DIY together? Take turns being crazy.

How do you tackle a DIY project with your partner? The most successful DIY together projects happen with a smile.…

6 years ago

Video: Finished Basement – Basement remodeling tips from frame to finish

A finished basement is a thing of beauty. The transition from cold, concrete cellar to a sweet spot for everything…

6 years ago

Toolbox for Life: Carpenter Mark on life lessons, DIY, & caulking showers

Life lessons and shower repair? Yes. Clues to the big picture aren't always floating in rarefied air; sometimes they're down…

6 years ago

MyFixitUpLife Skill Builder: How to drive a screw

Grab it. Connect the fastener and the driver tip. It should be easy to drive a screw. It isn't. In…

7 years ago