Posts tagged: diy

Small Screws are My DIY Dilemma!

Posted Feb 25th 2011 9:00AM by Jesse Schmitt

Sharp ideas for working with small screws when you're at your wit's end.

Go Digital and Get Organized for Good

Posted Sep 30th 2010 9:00AM by Jaime Derringer

Professional organizer Justin Klosky helps you digitize your life.

Making News: One Million DIY Books Recalled

Posted Jan 18th 2010 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Book publisher Oxmoor House recently recalled nearly one million do-it-yourself books due to bad advice regarding electrical wiring in the home.

Daily DIY: A Crafty Menorah

Posted Dec 22nd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

A little late for this year's Hannukah festivities, yes, but hey -- there's always catch-up next year, right?

Daily DIY: Gone Bananas!

Posted Nov 11th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Bananas release gases which cause fruits (including other bananas) to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer, so separate those bananas and place each in a different location.

Daily DIY: How to Make a Pumpkin Facial Mask

Posted Nov 5th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Why not offer up some DIY pumpkin facial masks to a few of your favorite lady friends? The tutorial is simple and easy to do:

Holidash Hightlight: DIY Costumes from 'The Office'

Posted Oct 30th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Whether you're a lover of DIY or a lover of TV (or perhaps a lover of John Krasinki, which is ... umm, every girl I know), Holidash has a tip for your 'The Office'-inspired costume.

Daily DIY: Yo! Crafting Club

Posted Oct 21st 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Who needs "practical" items when you can transform them into a quirky character with needle and thread? That's the question at the heart of the work of Ossu! Shugeibu, the super cool and macho guerilla crafting club from Japan!

ShelterPop Swap: Easy Lampshade Update

Posted Oct 20th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

It's never too late to bring some festive decor into your home, and with this easy DIY lampshade update, chances are you've already got the tools to do so!

DIY Disasters: DIY Dangerous to Your Health?

Posted Oct 15th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

8 DIY Home Remedies for Flu

Posted Oct 14th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Oh, the weather outside is frightful. And, as it turns out, we're not faring well indoors, either. With an increasingly contagious flu on the loose, we need take important measure to keep our families healthy.

Holidash Highlight: DIY Costume Ideas

Posted Oct 9th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

For those of you with chocked-full schedules that are anticipating a very late Halloween Eve, feel free to check out these last-minute costume ideas that have saved my procrastinating buns in the past. Each costume requires very little craft knowledge on your part, and should be easily compiled with household items.

Daily DIY: Ideaka's Take Out Light Giveaway!

Posted Sep 7th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Win the coolest light on the menu, only at DIY Life!

Daily DIY: Upcycle a Starbucks Frapp Bottle into a Vase

Posted Aug 26th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Upcycle a Starbucks Frapp Bottle into a Vase

The DIY Reel: Spray Paint 101

Posted Aug 21st 2009 6:00PM by Erin Loechner

AOL's home decor expert Kelly Edwards came to my rescue with this quick and easy tutorial on prepping, priming and spray paint techniques. If you're ever unsure how to create that lacquer-finish look with a can of spray paint, this is the tutorial to watch