Make wooden chairs more comfortable with tie-on cushions Adding cushions to your ordinary wooden chairs makes them more comfortable, but they also add a splash of color to compliment the decor of your kitchen or dining room. While you can buy these cushions ready-made, you can corrdinate your... More

Create a quick, easy and unique candle holder for any ocassion. This simple, easy to make candle holder can be decorated in many ways. You will amaze yourself and your friends with all the creative ways you will find to make the candle holder perfect for any occasion. The candle holder also... More

Step 2 Paint the tumbleweeds It is almost impossible to paint an entire tumbleweed so you want to aim for the frosted look. Most people use white spray paint but silver is also an option for the sparkly look. Another idea is to spray the... More

Not as easy as it sounds The sliding glass door panels have been removed and the door frame is left. It would seem removing it would be easier than the door panels, but the job takes time and thought. Allow at least two hours from start to finish. [donate]Instructions Step 1 Prepare for... More

Use Cedar for a beautiful deck Every spring gardeners either sit out on their backyard decks or sit outside on the lawn and dream of what type of deck they might have. Decks can come in all types and sizes but there is something about a cedar wood deck that reminds us of nature. Learn some... More

Halloween scarecrow One of the biggest traditions of the Halloween season is to erect a scarecrow somewhere in the yard. There are many retailers that supply factory made scarecrows for consumers to purchase so they won't have to get creative to come up with one on their own. Making a scarecrow... More

Attracting birds to your garden There is nothing like looking out into your backyard or sitting in your garden watching the bird life come and go. Attracting bird life to your garden with this easy to make hanging bird feeder, is an inexpensive project and one that will give you enjoyment for a... More

DIY upholstered headboard If you have ever watched any of the home design shows on television you have seen them create a fabulous headboard for next to nothing with fabric. This offers the most design options of any headboard and for a mere pittance you can create a headboard that just screams... More

Tracing circuits and identifying breakers: Amp-plify your wiring knowledge Step 1 Before you begin: Turn off sensitive electronics Before you start flipping breakers off and on again, turn off your computer and any other electronics that might be affected by sudden power outages. Also turn off... More

Deer, graceful beauty, but disastrous to landscaping Everyone loves seeing the quite, graceful beauty of deer. They are often seen at dawn or dusk, and paint an ethereal picture of serenity. However, many know first hand the destruction they can reek in landscaping. It's not just that they can... More