How to: Make an Easy DIY Wooden Wall Clock
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DIY Colorful Flower Bottles
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I really enjoy it to live in a country where seasons change every 3 months. Every season is special to me. Winter was nice and cosy, but now I'm really really really looking forward to spring! April issue of 101 Woonideeën gives you that spring boost to get in the mood. I created this little tutorial for 101 Easter special. You'll need some old juice bottles, colourful flowers and fancy tape, that's it. Simple, easy and fun to do on a sparkling spring afternoon.Plates Intended For Playing With Your Food
I have one child who will eat just about any fruit or veggie you put in front of her. My other child, though, digs his heels in at the thought of eating anything remotely veggie-related, spurring many fights and arguments over the dinner table. I think these plates from Alexis Birkmeyer on Oh Happy Day might help our cause. Kids can use the base drawings as a jumping off point for fun scenes with their food, and then they get to eat their art!
50 Nifty Tricks for Big DIY Savings
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Remember when the tightfistedness of relatives raised during the Depression was amusing? Our grandparents' certificates of deposit and plastic couch protectors seemed downright quaint when our own home-equity and retirement portfolios were ballooning. Suddenly, though, the pot-roast-and-potatoes ethic doesn't seem quite so kooky. We'd even say it's worthy of a salute. So tip your cap to all your penny-pinching kin and read on for the best why-didn't-I-think-of-that ideas for shrinking your household expenses, from getting free trees from your town's public works department to installing an under-sink filter to cut costs on pricey bottled water.
1. Shorten your dryer-vent hose. First, disconnect it and vacuum it out. Then trim the hose length so that it's just long enough for you to pull the dryer a few feet out from the wall. A short and unobstructed line makes your dryer run more efficiently.Cost: Free.Savings: $25 a year on electric, gas, or propane.Bonus:...
How to: String Art House Numbers
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I don't know what I did before Pinterest. So many fantastic ideas in one place, I finally have a motivation to get things done. I have Pinterest and Young House Love to thank for today's post inspiration. YHL offered up a Pinterest challenge, so I thought I'd take part. What did I make? Thread house numbers, inspired by this pin. We have house numbers on our mailbox, but we've been told they're hard to see. To remedy that situation in a stylish, non-traditional way, I thought a DIY thread project was in order.
To start, I painted a scrap piece of MDF and created a template in Photoshop. If you don't have Photoshop, you could print large numbers and make dots with a pen to mark the nail holes.
15 Lovely Loft Beds
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How to: Painted wooden spoons
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Yesterday was STRESSful for me. I know I will sound like a complete wuss but it was. Aaron had his first dentist visit and came out with SIX cavities. :( That completely bums me out for him. Add to that the verbal scolding I feel like I got from the dentist and his helper and I was in the pits yesterday. It completely baffles me...Moses and Aaron have the same diet essentially and one has perfect teeth and the other apparently inherited both my super soft teeth and Doug's close together teeth. Not a nice combo for keeping cavities away.I felt like the doctor didn't believe me when he asked...well does he drink a lot of juice? Does once every few days count? Does he eat a lot of candy? Does a couple times a month count? Don't give him food or drink after brushing teeth before bed. Never done that. Don't let him have soda. Has never happened. Does he eat a lot of...
How to: Make a DIY Knitted Pouf!
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Puff is the Norwegian word for stool. We really liked the pouf from Christien Meinderstsma, but it´s way out of our price range. This simple pattern for a knitted stool has much thinner yarn, but the budget is just as thin;) Nice to rest your legs on, and very popular for the kids.
How we did it:Cast on 35 stitches using three threads.Knit the garter stitch until you´ve knitted all the balls, and there is just enough yarn left to asseble the stool.
You now have ONE rectangular piece.Cast off loosely.
Assemble the short sides (35 stitch side) as neatly as you can.
Assemble the first long side. This is supposed to be the top or the bottom of the stool. Put the needle through the end stitch of every second row and tighten, tighten, tighten! Repeat on the rows in between and tighten until there is no hole in the middle....
Paint a plain doormat for your entry to exactly match your style
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I went to architecture school but am now a design and craft blogger over at Lauren Elise Crafted where I highlight crafts, DIYs and tutorials,...
I went to architecture school but am now a design and craft blogger over at Lauren Elise Crafted where I highlight crafts, DIYs and tutorials, photography, vintage finds, and all things lovely.
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The front door is the usually first thing you see before entering a home. It is just a door, but it can make an impression and say a lot about the people who live inside. Tackling the front door can be a big project, but a colorful doormat could be just the trick to infuse new life into your entry.
Here's how to turn a very basic doormat into a personalized work of...
Stripes! On your walls.
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now has a new line out, called Stripes Only. These fantastic patterns are my favorites,
even though I wouldn't cover a whole room with them...
But a wall in a bathroom, perhaps?
Or an otherwise all white kitchen wall? Or in a hallway?
Lots more stripes to chose from over at their website.
Where would you put a wallpaper like these?
How to: Make Colorful Modern DIY File Cabinet Planters
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I made some adjustments of my own along the way and now I have two shinny new planters!
1. Search Craigslist free section for old file cabinets, before you go pick them up, ask them if the cabinet has a hollow bottom or a solid bottom. Most newer cabinets don't have a bottom at all! (to save metal maybe) but this is not good for planter boxes. The perfect file cabinet is usually pretty old and has a perfect smooth bottom. There are other file cabinets that have a bottom but its a little raised from the bottom. In that case, you might have to cut a piece of wood and fit it in if you want it to have a perfectly smooth surface.
2. Putting wheels on the bottom: I have my planters on a balcony and I'd like the option of moving them around from time to time. I also wanted to raise it up from...
Handmade Yo-Yo made from reclaimed skateboards
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design: Jason Greene manufacture: Handmade by Jason Greene, Portland, OR materials: Reclaimed skateboard decks, fixed steel axle, shellac finish, cotton string dimensions: Approximately 2" diameter x 1" thick about: If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind yo-yo (and let's face it, who isn't?), you've come to the right place. Crafted from the decks of used-up skateboards, and featuring bold colors and graphics, this is sure to delight the yo-yo aficionado on your list.Each piece is handmade by Portland, OR-based artist, Jason Greene. No two are alike, so yours won't match the one in the photo. But that's part of the fun.
And in case you're curious, these work great as yo-yo's, so they're not just for show.
availability: This item is currently in stock. price: $24.00tell a friend about this...
Inside Aaron’s Apartment: A Most Amazing Bedroom
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Notice anything weird? Look under the floor ...
This is the first in a series of articles profiling some of the most unusual, noteworthy, and spectacular dwellings in the Lower Haight.
This is Aaron Latzke's office.
Located halfway down the hallway of his apartment near Page and Divisadero, it's a smallish room, measuring about 9.5 by 12 feet. As you can see from the photo above, the room is outfitted with a desk, printer, shelves, and the like – standard home office stuff.
But what you can't see in the photo above is what makes the room truly incredible. Because this is also Aaron Latzke's bedroom. *************
Aaron has been living in the apartment for about five years. He found it through a teammate on a local rugby team when he first moved to San Francisco, and has stayed ever since.
Originally, Aaron claimed another, bigger bedroom in the apartment as...
How to: Remove Black Stains from Wood Furniture
Do you have a piece of wood furniture with an unsightly black stain? I recently picked up a dresser that had a really ugly top. It was covered in black stains that had penetrated pretty deep into the wood. It took a lot of patience and multiple steps, but eventually I was able to remove all of the black stains. Here is what the dresser looked like when I started.
Here are the steps that should be taken in order to eliminate dark black stains and return wood to its natural, beautiful state.
Strip the finish. I use Citristrip, which I love. Spray on a thick coat of Citristrip and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Use a plastic spatula to scrape off the finish. Use a rag soaked in lacquer thinner to scrub off any remaining residue.
Sand the piece thoroughly with 220-grit sandpaper, being sure to sand with the grain of the wood. Once the piece is completely raw wood, it's time to tackle the nasty stains. Use household bleach and apply directly to...
12 Pages of Free Easter Printables from Mooo
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Do you remember this amazing set of free Valentine printables that I blogged about last month? Well the creative folks at Mooo have done it again. This time they are giving away 12 pages of free Easter Printables. Yes, 12 pages!!! All you have to do is hop on over and download the sets you like (there are three to choose from), and your Easter prep will be nearly complete. Amazing right?!
And if you're looking for awesome personalized goods for the little ones in your life (the iron-on name labels and Wooden Name Puzzles are my current...
Blik Lets You Make Your Own Keith Haring
I'm sure that while Keith Haring was covertly 'tagging' a subway station with his characteristic thick, black-outlined figures, he never ever...
I'm sure that while Keith Haring was covertly 'tagging' a subway station with his characteristic thick, black-outlined figures, he never ever thought those same forms would be mass produced and sold in a gift shop one day, but Keith Haring - Pattern Wall Tiles are officially for sale.
Now, no comments here about the commodification of art. I actually think this artist-inspired product is one of the least obnoxious of the bunch (I wince every time I see a Monet umbrella in the rain) because it actually makes sense as an extension of what Haring was doing in the first place. It's not like this image was just screened on a bunch of tote bags and plopped in a shop—not that there's necessarily anything wrong with that, it's just not the most original idea. Which is also not to say I think wall tiles should be made available for every popular artist now so people can enjoy their...
A Clawfoot Tub Declawed...or an old bathtub gets a "footlift"
Recently, I've been sharing snippets of our master bathroom reno.
We're this close to having a fully functioning bathroom in the Underdog! I should be able to post more progress pics later this week. The bathroom is one necessity almost crossed off our 'Must-Have Before Move In' list. Yippee!
Even though we have a second full bathroom {which will mainly serve our kiddos and guests} still in the gutted stage, we think we could realistically move into the Underdog without it being completed. We're okay with sharing one bathroom for a while and finishing the other bath after we've moved in.
Even so, that's not stopping us from brainstorming ideas for the kid/guest bathroom. One feature we want to incorporate into the kids' bathroom is a vintage clawfoot tub that we bought on...
A Mid-Century Modern Backyard Makeover
After four weeks the project has finally come to a close. Adam Wooley and his crew did an incredible job and the finished project looks spectacular. The finishing touches and attention to detail really show in the finished product. I'd highly recommend them to anyone serious about craftsmanship.
Below you can see a closeup of some of the textures and plant life. We decided to go with a white rock in the long planter bed to give a nice contrast and add yet another color. The plants in the foreground are mondo grasses and the ones in the back are a type of horsetail. All the way in the back you can also get a look at the copper accent 'uplights' that we chose. Lighting is very important and having indirect lighting is paramount to achieve the look we are after.
The other planter bed, pictured below, has a lighter color of pebble to match the vertical veneer around the yard and give...
Wha?! Wooden Bathtubs
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Uncrate just posted a photo of this Alegna wooden bathtub. I know how I want to bathe in my future home.
Share this:The ModKat Litterbox for Contemporary Cats
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Just wanted to say congratulations to ModProducts for the high praise their ModKat Litter Box received in today's Market Ready column in The New York Times. When a homeowner asked about what to do about a litter box during showings with potential buyers, interior designer Ghislaine Viñas highly recommended using a ModKat in small spaces. Here's what she had to say:
"It's a beautiful design," Ms. Viñas said, adding that she had specified the box for clients and found that both humans and cats liked it. "I don't mind the cat box sitting out" if it's the Modkat, she said, "because it's actually really attractive."
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My new favourite Tumblr is Maddie The Coonhound. It's a fun side project for photographer Theron Humphrey as he travels across America shooting portraits and telling the stories of everyday people for another beautiful project, This Wild Idea.
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Ask kids, and they'll tell you the ideal place to sleep is in a tree house or on a sailboat, like Max in Where the Wild Things Are. Architect...
Ask kids, and they'll tell you the ideal place to sleep is in a tree house or on a sailboat, like Max in Where the Wild Things Are. Architect Darren Helgesen incorporated that spirit in this attic redo at a century-old house in East Hampton, New York, where he used warm finishes and smart details to turn the dark, sloped-ceilinged space into a shipshape two-bedroom suite. The homeowners, Bill and Cory Laverack, had already renovated the rest of the house. "We used a lot of beadboard and liked it," says Cory, an interior designer, so Helgesen continued it here, calling on general contractor Ronald Gray and carpenter Paul Stisi to fit together beaded boards and built-ins as neatly as jigsaw pieces. The team also rejiggered an existing bath and put down a pine floor. "It was always their favorite place," says Cory, recalling how the couple's four kids would hide out upstairs with friends every chance they got. "And now it's the ultimate sleepover space."
California's Smallest (Legal) Apartment
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Behold, a tour of an apartment in San Francisco that's 160 square feet, the smallest legal-sized apartment for California.
While the the studio isn't currently occupied, an MIT student did spend 3 weeks in the humble abode to try it out. The current space isn't perfect, but Kennedy has used feedback from the student and his team to make version 2.0 better. Property features include a table that turns into a bench that doubles as a bed "if you've had a friend over who's had too much to drink," and the building materials, which were really important since the dweller would be in such close contact with every finish. In the video Kennedy shows us around his tiny abode, and explains things he learned during the building process. "We learned, for example, that ceiling heights have to be at least 9 feet, width of a room has to be at least 10 feet, 11 is much better so our next generation is going to be 11 feet, we needed to know how big the bathroom was so 2 people could turn around in it and...
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