Jul 10, 2009 -
Revamp your bed with a cool headboard project. Or, make some chevron wall art. Need a garden project?
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Jul 09, 2009 -
Those crafty ladies over at Norwegian crafting site Pickles are at it again. Remember their pattern for knitting the Puff Daddy? Well, if you were too intimidated by knitting and purling, here's a simpler project that boasts a big decorating payoff.
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Jul 09, 2009 -
Interested in testing out some herbal remedies for common problems like fleas? Um, bug off. Kidding.
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Jul 09, 2009 -
Blanc de Chine, a type of white Chinese porcelain, has been produced in Dehua in the Fujian province for over 600 years. It's beautiful, but also expensive. If you like the look, but don't want to pony up the cash for the porcelain, you can create a DIY version.
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Jul 08, 2009 -
Like it or not, it's bikini season, and that can mean red bumps around the bikini line after waxing or shaving. I've given you tips for combating inflammation, and after further research — along with your tips and tricks — I've gathered together some of the more unconventional remedies that can be applied post-hair removal.
I can't say I've tested them all out, and I can't even say that they're all effective, but most are simple and cheap — not to mention readily available in your home.
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Jul 02, 2009 -
Are you hosting a Fourth of July party this weekend, or heading to a parade or backyard barbecue? Whip up one of these cool patriotic projects to celebrate Independence Day!
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Jun 26, 2009 -
Paint stripes on your wall, add visual interest with some homemade art, or go big with a floor stenciling project. What do you have time to work on this weekend?
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Jun 25, 2009 -
It's a battle: 'mo gadgets, 'mo problems. Well not so much problems per se, but more cords, and more outlets needed to plug in all those gadgets to charge. Which, then necessitates the organized geek's BFF: the charging station.
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Jun 22, 2009 -
If you've decked out your home with hip and minimal furnishings take note: You don't have to pay a million bucks for modern cat furniture too. Los Angeles-based designer Peter Sehorsch recently took the kitty design world by storm when he turned a simple IKEA Stolmen system into a spectacular cat tower, and now he's selling the custom units for all the copycats who love his work. The Hollywood Franklin Cat Tower — named after his cat, Frank, naturally — combines an IKEA post and mounting fixtures with homemade platforms.
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Jun 21, 2009 -
Abstract artist Mark Rothko was a largely self-taught artist who created large, abstract expressionist paintings. This photo, from Miles Redd's portfolio, shows a painting with a similar look in this home. While most of us will never be able to afford a real Rothko, we can definitely fake the look. Start by purchasing a canvas at your local craft store, and experiment with painting hazy, rectangular shapes with acrylic paints.
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