Category: DIY Projects

DIY Projects for Home

Wall Texture

Wall texture is a way to give a wall a 3-D effect casing shadows with light. You can get the desired effect with painting with different tools, stick-on effects, or wallpaper (not your grandmother’s wallpaper). We all know of the…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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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…