Cross section of celery stalks after their long drink This is a classic science experiment for small children meant to teach them how water travels up a plants stem. Materials: A disposable clear drinking glass A stalk of celery, with leaves Food coloring (dark colors will work more noticeably than yellow) A drinking straw (optional) […]
DIY ‘Time Out’ Chairs!
DIY ‘Time Out’ Chairs! We all have those days when we need a little ‘Time Out’. Now you can get creative with it! If you’re like me, you fell a little guilty putting the kiddos in time out. Well, these creative do-it-yourselfers have come up with some ways to make it a little less torturous for […]
How to Make Paper Poppies
Does this poppy look real to you? Would you believe it’s made from paper napkins from the Dollar Store? This craft is one of my favorites. It’s simple enough for children to make, and priced to fit any budget. The result? Happiness and a smile. These napkin flowers are perfect decorations for just about any […]
How to Replace an Undermount Kitchen Sink
Today we are removing a cast iron sink and installing a stainless steel sink. You want to read the instructions that come with your new sink to get a really good understanding on what’s involved.
How to Make a Scrabble Tile Pendant
These Easter-Theme pendants are made from wood scrabble tiles I’ve collected from old or discarded Scrabble games. I have found tiles at garage sales, flea markets, Goodwill and online.
7 Simple Steps to Create Built-In Closet Storage
It’s really that simple! Built-in storage is essential in closets these days. In a perfect world, closets would always come with a full, functioning, effective closet kit, but they just don’t. In fact, bedroom closets are nearly useless when in their builder-grade state. Most closets are equipped with just one rod and a shelf just above it. This is […]
Tile Time
So we just finished a wonderful new project that I am SUPER excited to share with everyone! We have been wanting to dress up our very builder-grade guest bathroom. We had already painted the bathroom blue, hung some accessories, and added a new shower curtain, but the bathroom still lacked some major pizazz Guest Bathroom […]
Basics of Affordable DIY Shelving
In planning our laundry room overhaul, I knew that the only way to accomplish my low-budget makeover was DIYing my own shelving. Custom shelving can cost upwards of hundreds of dollars, and even your basic pre-fabbed, boring shelves can be about $20+/- a piece! With three shelves, that would have been a minimum of $60 […]
Endless Options: Find Your Best Gift Wrap Storage Solution
In Monday’s post about headway being made in my office closet, I shared some pictures of my wrapping paper storage. Apparently, a lot of people liked it because I got some comments for more details and a good amount of emails asking for the links to buy the products. Suffice to say I LOVE the […]
$50 Handmade Closet Kit Tutorial (Day 4: 30 Days to an Organized Home)
In a perfect world, this DIY closet kit would fit absolutely every closet out there. The reality though’¦ every closet is a different size. But, I believe that this plan can be easily adjusted to fit the needs of just about anyone who wants to tackle it. And, I’ll show you exactly what I mean! […]