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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...]
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...]
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...]
Garage Sale Checklist: A Guide To Hassle-Free Garage Sales by: George Grubetic Garage sales should be fun and hassle-free, with your goal to make some good money and off-load your unwanted items – our garage sale checklist is your hassle-free, step-by-step organizer so you know what to do … [Read more...]
If you're a reader, you've no doubt got a stash of books that you're never likely to read again. If you think that someone else would like to read them, check out our collection of book-sharing sites to find one that works for you. But if you can't interest anyone else in that big box of romance … [Read more...]
How to Make a Weathervane or Wind Vane Weathervanes can be simple constructions or detailed works of art. They are often installed as an outdoor decorating feature, but a weathervane serves a useful function as well - it tells you which way the wind is blowing. The Franklin Institute has a … [Read more...]
My daughter has a queen-sized bed without a headboard, and we've been looking at DIY options for making your own, preferably as a weekend project. There are tons of creative headboard ideas out there, but here's some our favorites: Shown here is a recycled Mantel Headboard, by Niesz Vintage … [Read more...]
