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How to Clean Aluminum & Stainless... Everything!

Aug 19th 2009 3:00PM It seems there is a cleaning solvent for every material in the world, but how do you tackle your lackluster aluminum and stainless? Without frequent maintenance, both metals can become dull and grimey. Here's a breakdown of aluminum and stainless ... (1 Comments)

Use bronze wool instead of steel wool

Jul 10th 2008 12:00PM Steel wool is great for many DIY projects. It comes in different grades for different applications (#00, #1, #2), and in many cases it's much better than sandpaper. But as great as it is, in some cases there's a much better product -- bronze wool! ... (1 Comments)

Make your own Wand for your Blinds

Feb 10th 2008 2:00PM A few years ago, the wand on the blinds in one of the bedrooms broke. Don't ask how; I don't remember. The one thing I do remember is shopping for a new one. I drove to Home Depot and looked over the stock. They all looked so... plastic, middle of ... (3 Comments)

Keep those pins and needles sharp

Jul 10th 2008 4:00PM See that photograph? Remember those traditional pincushions? Perhaps you even own one yourself. The larger pincushion is a tomato, the smaller a strawberry. You see them all the time, but have you ever wondered about that strawberry? Turns out that ... (0 Comments)

Unusual Uses: Ziploc Bags 10 New Ways

Nov 2nd 2009 12:00PM Photo: Barkdog, Flickr I put Ziploc bags up there with sliced bread in terms of usefulness. They're like the ultimate affordable organizing tool. If you're only using bags to freeze leftovers or tote sandwiches to work, you're missing out! Read ... (0 Comments)

Natural dyes with fruits and vegetables

Dec 31st 2007 5:00PM Yarn comes in many beautiful colors, weights and textures. Sometimes, you can go to every single craft store and still not find the perfect color that you need. If you are having a difficult time finding the perfect color, you can dye your own with ... (1 Comments)

How to cure cast iron pans

May 5th 2008 8:00PM If your pans and other cast iron cookware are well cared for, they will last a lifetime. Curing or seasoning is the process by which you fill the pores of the pan creating a smooth, non-stick surface. this should be done to the entire pan, even the ... (0 Comments)

Daily DIY: Make a Woven Felt Placemat

Oct 15th 2009 9:00AM Weave your way through the fall season! Photo: The Purl Bee Felt screams cooler weather to me, so I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of brightly-colored felt threads and work some magic this fall. For now, I'll be keeping this project from ... (0 Comments)

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