6 DIY Projects with Corks

6 DIY Projects with Corks

Who doesn’t love a good bottle of wine? I know I do. And if you are a lover of DIY, once the bottle is empty you can put the “trash” to good use with a few projects. Here are 6 Cork-Centric DIY Projects that give you a great excuse to drink more wine! 1. Cork…

DIY Valentine’s Day: Button Heart

DIY Valentine’s Day: Button Heart

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you want to add some sweetness to your home, need a cute little gift or just heart hearts, this Valentine’s Day project is for you! You can create your very own Button Heart in no time, to give as a gift or brighten your space. Here are…

DIY Project: Knob Rack

DIY Project: Knob Rack

A SIMPLE GIFT IDEA THAT’S SURE TO GET A “YOU MADE THIS?!” On a trip to my local Habitat For Humanity Thrift Store, I noticed a rather large section of solid-wood drawer-fronts and cabinet doors. The oak planks were on sale for a mere $2 a piece. I picked up two, knowing they would be…

DIY Halloween Decorations: Candy Corn

DIY Halloween Decorations: Candy Corn

Halloween is such a fantastic holiday. There isn’t too much pressure, there’s no gifts to purchase, wrap and exchange, and it’s always fun to see all the great costumes. But, are you short on Halloween decor this year? Here’s a quick DIY Halloween Decorations tutorial that will add some festive pieces to your house and…

DIY Home Decor: Graffiti Sofa

DIY Home Decor: Graffiti Sofa

Fab find from a high-end showroom? Nope, it’s our latest DIY! Problem: Your worn-out sofa matches your walls, carpet and coffee table. You are renting and on a budget…what’s a gal to do? Solution: Think outside the box. With this DIY Home Decor project and a can of spray-paint, you can take a room from…

DIY Garden Chair Planter Tutorial

DIY Garden Chair Planter Tutorial

As the old adage goes, “One person’s trash is another man’s treasure.” For some time I have wanted to place a brightly colored chair planter in a space begging for attention between my garage and front porch. Alas, my search for a seat-less chair ended one morning on the walk home from my kid’s bus…

DIY Garden: Dehydrating Fresh Herbs

DIY Garden: Dehydrating Fresh Herbs

I distinctly remember the first time I saw jars of organic spices on the grocery store shelf. Before then, it hadn’t occurred to me that even the spices we use in our daily cooking are at risk of being plagued with pesticides or genetically modified seeds. That was inspiration for me to try my hand…

DIY Home Decor: Window Frame Chalkboard

DIY Home Decor: Window Frame Chalkboard

    Looking for a stylish way to become more organized? Problem Solved! This DIY home decor project, a window-framed chalkboard, is perfect for writing appointment reminders, menu-planning or to-do lists. My window frame was plucked from the curb many years ago. My Pop was so bothered by my trash-picking (long before it was cool),…