If you’re like me and love to DIY then chances are you have had more than your fair share of DIY disasters. Lord knows I have had more than a few. I figured that divulging my DIY fails may help some of you in the future from making my same stupid mistakes….
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LIGHT FIXTURES – MODERN, AWESOME AND AFFORDABLE
One of the first things I did when I knew I was purchasing a new home was a search for light fixtures. Anyone can tell you that light fixtures are pound-for-pound one of the most expensive upgrade’s you can make to a home. My goal was to make my house modern and inviting without breaking the bank.
Steering clear of builder-grade “Boob lights” was priority #1, and priority #2 stay under a certain price point. I have found some awesome and affordable modern light fixtures for you to check out.
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BEST DIY DOUBLE CURTAIN ROD EVER! – 2 YEARS LATER
The best DIY double industrial curtain rods is where it all started for me as a blogger. It’s hard to believe that 2 years have already passed since I made these gems! I thought that its high time for an update on the condition after 2 full years of use….
30 UNIQUE TOOLS YOU NEED NOW!
If you read this blog then you know I love me some tools! I am always on the lookout for the newest most effective ways to DIY the heck out of something. Sometimes I find that I don’t have the right tool for the job. I have found solutions to my tool dilemma and came up with 30 unique tools you need now.
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DIY DRINK COVER
With the spring season upon us, most of us will be heading outside to picnic and BBQ. That means eating and drinking outside. The thought of flies, mosquitos, ants, and bees doing backstrokes in my drink makes me sad, but far too often you look down and realize you have one of those drunk jerks in your beer. Drats! Well, I’ve decided that enough’s enough and made a DIY drink cover….
OUTDOOR SPRING CLEANING | FREE PRINTABLE CHECKLIST
Spring has almost sprung. Here in the Portland area, we are reeling from a particularly harsh winter. It’s time for some serious elbow grease and a jump-start on the outdoor spring cleaning. …
TISSUE PAPER COVERED LANTERNS – 2 WAYS
Do you remember in kindergarten the cool art projects with the little tissue paper squares that we wrapped around the end of a pencil? If not maybe go smell some Play-Doh to ignite your memory. Got it? Okay, now imaging paper lanterns covered in tissue paper twists. It’s such a cheap, easy and awesome craft. They are a super versatile craft for all occasions.
I am not going to lie, the fluffy lanterns are a bit time-consuming. Perfect for a rainy afternoon. I made 6 of them and it took me about 4 hours from cutting the tissue paper to placing the final tissue square.
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THE COOLEST DIY LIGHT UP SIGN
Halo (the game) offers cool gameplay but no merchandise for parties. I had to think of something for one of my nephew’s birthday parties. My options were to print and cut out pictures of the master chief and his vehicles or whip up something fabulous. So I “whipped” and came up with a sick centerpiece for the party. It’s the coolest DIY light-up sign.
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THE BEST DIY GRANITE AND DEGREASING CLEANING SPRAY
Spring cleaning is just around the corner, so I wanted to let you in on one of my best-kept secrets. The best DIY granite and degreasing cleaning spray. I have been using it for two years now and can not live without it!…
WHAT TO DO IF A PIPE BURSTS
What to do if a pipe bursts inside your home. My kitchen pipes burst in early 2014. I am all too familiar with what needs to happen A.S.A.P. to ensure you don’t lose money and time! I sincerely hope that if you are reading this post, it is to receive some insight in case this ever happens to you….
