Can you paint vent covers so that they complement your wall colors better? Yes, you can! And it makes a huge difference. Learn the easy steps in this post. How to paint vent covers to match your walls Hey everyone! Today we’re getting back to some DIY basics with an easy project I just completed. …
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One of my most popular posts is one about how to strip and finish tree branches to bring inside for decor. I did this post as a complement to my larger DIY cat tree made out of real branches project. Our cat tree is still going strong, so I’m pretty confident with my process of …
Coming to Frederick, Maryland for some antiquing? I’m sharing the details about some of my favorite vintage, secondhand, and antique shops in Frederick! From big warehouses to smaller, more curated shops, there’s something for everyone. I feel like I am lucky to live in an area that people travel to for good antiquing and thrifting—Frederick, …
Learn how to update a hanging planter easily by swapping out the old twine or string with something more modern looking. It’s that easy! How to Update a Hanging Planter from Big Lots Just a quick little project to share today—how to update a hanging planter! I can always use a new hanging planting, but …
This post shares how to spray paint metal, including how to prep metal for spray paint, as well as how to drill through metal using a regular cordless drill! I found a $6 metal table base at a thrift store and knew that with a little paint and a new top, it would be a …
Today I’m sharing a quick tip about how to clean a candle jar! Cleaning old wax out of a used candle jar is easy, and it’s a great way to upcycle and repurpose glass jars! How to Clean a Candle Jar: Quick Tip Hey guys, I’m popping in today to share a quick tip about …
Learn how to make DIY bookends for a nursery out of thrifted unicorns. DIY bookends for a nursery using unicorns This is the first of two thrift-shop-challenge-type posts I’m doing this month. Because Marie Kondo has tricked you all in to getting rid of all of your nice things for me to buy! And let …
Wondering about how to turn a candle into a planter? Using candle holders as planters is a great way to upcycle pretty candle containers into something new. Using candle holders as planters: What you need to know! Quick post today on a simple project I did recently. I’m talking how what you need to know …
This post originally appeared as a guest post on Today’s Creative Life. Make sure to check out Kim’s awesome site full of TONS of DIY ideas! How to make lavender-scented dryer bags Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? We used to live a 5-minute walk from one when we lived in Virginia, and it was really convenient. That’s when …
Make a Raised Plate Shelf & Maximize Cabinet Space You know what’s really annoying? Trying to get a big plate from the cabinet, but the cabinets are so small so the big plates have to go under the small plates, which are under the bowls. And when you try to gingerly slide a big plate out, …
Today I’m teaching you how to treat tree branches for indoor use. Learn how to clean and remove bark, as well as how to finish branches for decor and crafts. How to treat tree branches for indoor use Today we’re talking about how to finish branches for indoor use. And you can consider this article …
Learn how to make a DIY conduit pipe curtain rod that’s up to 10 feet long and affordable! How to make an industrial conduit pipe curtain rod I’m on a mad mission to clothe all of our windows in curtains. I want to help prevent drafting for the winter, especially on our two sliding glass …
Learn how to reupholster a lampshade to perk up an old lamp! How to reupholster a lampshade Guess what sucks about rental apartments? Aside from having neighbors on four sides, rental apartments don’t have much—if any—overhead lighting. Which is pretty terrible. I’ve always wondered why that is. Apparently, the National Electric Code requires a switched …
Learn how to put a wick in a candle without using wick stickers. How to put a wick in a candle with no special tools I love making candles–see my DIY beeswax and coconut oil candles tutorial! Making them is actually pretty easy. But setting the wicks is a different story and is by far …
This tutorial will teach you how to make homemade wax melts using leftover candle wax! Learn how to make homemade wax melts! You know what’s really annoying? When you burn a candle all the way down to the bottom of the wick, but there’s still an inch of wax. Normal people would just chuck the …
Learn how to print your photos on engineering prints to use as wall decor! Learn all about using engineering prints as large-scale decor! I’m jumping on the engineering print bandwagon! Apologies in advance to my photographer friends, but the truth is, wall art and high-quality photo printing are expensive. And our sad, bare apartment walls needed …
Making beeswax candles with coconut oil is an easy way to dip your feet in to candle making—this article shares my recipe! Beeswax and coconut oil candles recipe Have you ever heard of Burt’s Bees? Burt’s products are popular for a reason. Many of them are made out of beeswax, which is a naturally produced …