Archive for the 'DIY' Category
Roof: Repair or Replace?
Filed under: preventative maintenance, remodeling
Your roof is wearing out - right now. Thanks to the UV radiation that bakes roof shingles until they are brittle, the summer sun takes more years out of a roof’s life than any other environmental factor. whether your roof is looking a little worse fo…
Dye wool yarn with food coloring
Filed under: kids, knitting and crochet
When I was a youngster, I remember days where I was bored beyond measure. I would listen to the click-clack of my Mother’s knitting needles as she would tell me stories of her youth in Germany, while I would unravel the ball of yarn for her. Most kids won’t s…
Pasta tree makes a strange centerpiece
Filed under: home decor, crafts, giftsOK, I usually don’t go for the “household item” craft projects… oftentimes, they look just like what they are. The pasta necklaces? They’re nothing but macaroni on a string.Better Homes and Gardens has changed my mind, though, with their pasta tree centerpiece…
Kiddie Crafts: Paper cup creations
Filed under: kids, Kiddie Crafts
I know, paper cups are poor, and I am poor whether I use them. What whether I reuse them? Can I redeem myself just a little?If you’ve got paper cups kicking around, there are all sorts of ways that they can be re-purposed into cool Kiddie Crafts. Just that afternoon,…
Bat-Pod: a DIY job for The Dark Knight’s creators
Filed under: cars and transportation, miscellaneous, audio and videoBatman kicks butt in his latest movie, The Dark Knight, a gloomy yet action-packed flick that scored big at the box office that weekend. A summer blockbuster has been born, to be certain. The stunningly cool vehicles used in the mov…
Five-minute flower arrangements
Filed under: home decor, wedding, gardening and plants
Leave it to Better Homes and Gardens. Somehow, they’re able to inspire me without making me feel like a second-rate Martha Stewart wanna-be. Since we joined our CSA farm last year, it’s been a satisfaction to have new fresh flowers in the house …
Eggshell trinket box makeover
