How to Make Things ~ How to Do Things ~ How to Make Do
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...]
When you smooth on suncreen this summer, consider dabbing a little behind your cat's ears or on your dog's nose. It can help protect them from harmful UV rays. by Jane Lake "Pets, like people, are vulnerable to sunlight. The effects of over-exposure range from sunburn to skin cancer," says … [Read more...]
Here's how to dry apple slices and orange slices for use in swags, wreaths and fragrant potpourri.Dried fruit slices and peels are a great way to give your home a country prim look. They are fragrant and can be added to potpourri blends, fixins blends, wreaths, swags. They also make pretty and … [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...]
eron_gpsfs, FlickrWhether you consider skateboarding an art form or an extreme sport, there's no doubt about its popularity. If you're itching to try it, there are many resources available to show you how, starting with the Expert Village video series by Brandon Shinabeck, entitled Easy Skateboard … [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...]
If you grow roses, and live in a cold winter climate, then you'll need to prepare your rose plants ahead of time to ensure healthy growth next spring. The following simple how-to steps are recommended for Canadian gardeners who experience a long, very cold winter season, but the advice is useful … [Read more...]
The How to Make and Do blog will bring you the best of DIY and how-to projects, with an emphasis on recycling, and how to stay on budget. No matter what DIY project you have in mind, we hope to cover it in this new enterprise, brought to you by the creators of AllFreeCrafts, AllFreePrintables and … [Read more...]
