How to Make Things ~ How to Do Things ~ How to Make Do
Do you have a stuffed animal and are wondering how to keep it clean? Stuffed animals are a lot of fun to have around and great for kids, but sometimes even they need a bath. With the proper care, your stuffed animals can provide you and your children with many years of joy and happiness. Here … [Read more...]
(NC)—When the temperature starts to cool down and the leaves start to fall from the trees, it's time to start thinking about closing the cottage for the summer. Although a daunting prospect, home, car and business insurer RSA, has provided the following checklist to follow when closing the … [Read more...]
Here's how to make your own cat scratching post from a few pieces of lumber and a scrap of carpet. Cat Scratching Post Supply List: 4x4 lumber, or two 2x4 pieces attached together 2x6 lumber, or something equally strong and heavy, for the base wood screws staples or tacks to attach the … [Read more...]
Classic Wooden Pallet Most of us have seen wooden pallets stacked outside a store or warehouse with a big, enticing FREE sign attached to them. Millions of wooden pallets are used around the world for storage in factories, warehouses, and retail outlets and, of course, to transport goods … [Read more...]
How to Make a Recycled Tote Bag or Purse Many stores now have a "bring your own bag" policy to encourage the use of reusable shopping bags. While this is great for the environment, it usually means you end up buying some form of cheap fabric bag, printed with the store name, to carry your … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind chandelier to hang in your hallway, or over the dining table, consider these creative DIY designs made from recycled materials such as glass baby food jars or plastic laundry scoops. RaisingSpaces.com had some interesting Upcycled Pendant Lamps to share for … [Read more...]
Commercial or brand name floor cleaners or carpet cleaners usually contain harsh chemicals that may, or may not, be identified on the label. A better, less expensive alternative is to make your own cleaners - that you way, you know what goes into them is safer for children, pets, and you! … [Read more...]
Try a few of these natural homemade cleaners and you may re-think inviting Mr. Clean into your home. Note: Borax is usually sold in boxes, near the laundry detergents or fabric softeners in the grocery store. For more homemade cleaners, please see our article and recipes to make Homemade … [Read more...]
What's the right way to barter at a yard sale? Is it fair for "Early Birds" to get the bargains? And what's the right way to price items? Here's the basics of yard sale etiquette. Just call me the Miss Manners of garage sales. You see, I believe there's a certain moral and ethical code … [Read more...]
