We all know how troublesome it is try to make a toothbrush stay upright on a plane so that bristles don't touch the surface? It happens every morning. So you usually keep your toothbrush in a cup, but it hardly fit into the bathroom cabinet, and it … [Read more...]
Build a Basic Tool Box
A well-equipped toolbox is essential for completing jobs around the home—everything from hanging a picture frame to putting together furniture or doing major home improvements. Here are the tools everyone should own, from the most minimalist toolbox … [Read more...]
DIY Stackable Fruit Crate
Wouldn't this look great in your kitchen? We think so too. There's something about crates that make fruit and vegetables look more appetizing. Or maybe we were hungry when we saw this. Still - it's a very stylish piece for your kitchen. Apparently, … [Read more...]
Make a Floating Wine Bottle Holder!
These are so cool! The bottle stays floating in the air because the center of gravity of the entire system (board and full bottle) is directly over the slanted foot it rests upon. What's the best part? They are easy to make! You just have to be … [Read more...]
Rope Lights for Small Closets
Lighting a small closet can be a pain. Reddit user kavisiegel suggests adding rope lights inside the door frame with an automatic switch to make things easier. The system kavisiegel set up includes a relay and a switch so that the light turns on by … [Read more...]
Save Space with Door Shelves
Last month, the Ana White Homemaker website posted an example of door shelves that peaked our interest. Closet space is one of those things that few houses ever seem to have enough of. If you need to add some extra storage to a room, build some … [Read more...]
Make a Stylish Lamp with Three Sticks
Okay we lied .. you need a few more things besides three sticks, but essentially, it's a very simple-looking lamp that you can make yourself. We found this little project on Lifehacker and the link to step-by-step instructions can be found at the … [Read more...]
Getting Rid of Termites
If there's one insect that is an enemy to wood, it's termites. Of course, termites should be dealt with by professionals, but we found some tips on the National Geographic: Green Living website on handling them on your own - at least until you have … [Read more...]
DIY Keyhole Fixes for Your Door
Here's a few do-it-yourself keyhole door fixes that might get you out of a tight spot without having to call a locksmith! You never know when this knowledge might come in handy. Dealing with a Stuck Lock Forget about oil, which can do more … [Read more...]
Install an in-home barn door!
Fair warning: This project is NOT for the beginner do-it-yourselfer. But, it a pretty awesome project so we wanted to share it with you. The people over at The Accent Piece recently posted an article with plenty of pictures detailing every step on … [Read more...]