Category: DIY Projects

DIY Projects for Home

Winter Decorating

If you like decorating, forget Christmas and go for winter decorating. You can leave it up all winter past Christmas and New Year’s. It adds that special something like creating a welcoming statement on your front deck or front door.…

Winterize Your Home

There are some easy, cheap ways to winterize your home. First, after the trees drop their leaves, clean your gutter of debris. This allows the melting water to flow down and away from your home. Change the direction of your…

Halloween Outdoor Decorations

Everyone is looking for something to do with the kids this year for Halloween outdoor decorations. As a family, get an old pair of pants and shirt, stuff with straw, and place on a stake or set it on a…

Antiques connect us to our ancestors

An antique is something older than 100 years. They connect ourselves with the past. Maybe our ancestors homesteaded and antiques connect us to our ancestors. We can say our grandmother had this or used this. So, let not store an…

Chicken Coop

Thinking about raising chickens? First, think about your chicken coop. One thing to remember if you are buying one or building one is to give your chickens 4 square feet of space per chicken. More is better, after all, they…

Walkway

The focal point of your front yard should be your entrance into your home. The walkway to the door should be inviting. Is your sidewalk nice to walk on or is walking on the lawn safer? One way is to…

Designs using Cinder Blocks

Are you like me, that thinks cinder blocks are just used in foundations? Now I have seen they can be used in landscape designs without costing a fortune. You can create a planting bed design by staggering 3 or more…

Stained Glass

If you admired the stained glass in a church and wished you could have this in your home, there is a way. You can buy window film looking like frosted or stained glass for your own windows. These products can…

Social Distancing can make us Forget

During this time of social distancing can make us forget the importance of celebrating holidays such as Easter. Studies do show that celebrating the holidays gives us more energy and less stress. So, celebrating Easter now may be more important…

Ideas for Old Picture Frames

Picture frame decor

I had some old picture frames and mirror frames that I recently put in the dumpster. Now I am finding out people are buying these vintage frames for high dollars at flea markets and online. People are using these frames…

Easy Wall Design for Blank Walls

Nobody wants to stare at a blank wall all day long, which is why wall design is such a crucial step in the decorating process. And once you start brainstorming, the rest is easy. If you have a lot of…

Securing your Home against Winter

Securing your home against winter is always a important for homeowners, no matter where you live. Regardless of what direction the cost of heating oil, propane, and other fuels is heading, it makes good sense to ensure that you and…

She Sheds

There is a commercial has been airing regularly since early 2018 and has racked up more than 1 million views on YouTube.

Garden Shed Makeover

We’ve all seen backyards where the garden shed sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe it’s the wrong color or style, or perhaps the shed is in need of repair. Help your garden shed stand out with a garden shed…

Front Yard Fence (Why?)

You’ve got a property, and maybe even a front yard, back yard, or both. Nice! Now comes a tricky decision: what about fencing? Surprisingly, one of the hardest choices to make about the exterior of your property is how you…