When we moved into our current home, we had to wait for a few weeks for the mortgage to close. During that time we wanted to cover the sliding glass door that led out to the patio. Because we didn’t yet own the home, we could not attach anything to the house. So we came up with this idea for covering the … [Read More...] about Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door
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DIY Knife Drawer Divider
Our kitchen drawer full of knives just wasn’t working. We knew that if we used dividers, it would be much more usable. I could have used cereal box cardboard to make the dividers, but I wanted something a little nicer. At Lowes I found a piece of wood that was 2 1/2 inches wide (the same as the drawer … [Read More...] about DIY Knife Drawer Divider
How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
By Noreen Doll. For months I had an impossible to remove hard build-up on my glass stovetop. I tried everything I could think of to remove it, and nothing worked. I even used the stuff made specifically for that purpose. Nothing! I had read that you could gently scrape burned on stains off using a … [Read More...] about How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Make your own quick and easy DIY Paper Towel Face Mask. Disclaimer: I have no medical credentials and this is not medical advice. This is merely an idea for making your own face masks. Please use your own judgement when making or wearing this face mask. These are strange and unsettling times - something most … [Read More...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Creative Tips
How to Sharpen a Punch
By Noreen Doll. Do you need to sharpen a punch? Any kind of punch can be sharpened this way. I was punching … [Read More...] about How to Sharpen a Punch
How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar
By Noreen Doll. You will need a warm sunny day to use this easy way to remove candle wax from a jar. So save … [Read More...] about How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar
How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work
By Noreen Doll. Do you ever try to thread ribbon or twine through a punched hole only to have the end fray and spread … [Read More...] about How to Prevent Cord Ends from Fraying While You Work
Apple Buying Tip
By Noreen Doll. Once you've found a bag of apples or other produce that is fairly unblemished, how do you get them … [Read More...] about Apple Buying Tip
Neglected Fence Fix
By Noreen Doll. A friend bought a fixer upper house that had a neighbor on one side who wasn't interested in keeping … [Read More...] about Neglected Fence Fix
Crafting With Clothespins
By Noreen Doll. Crafting with clothespins is a necessity for me. They are one of the items I absolutely must … [Read More...] about Crafting With Clothespins
Remove Rust from the Shower
By Noreen Doll. This morning I noticed rust stains on a shelf in the shower, left by a metal can of shaving gel that … [Read More...] about Remove Rust from the Shower
How to Print a Sturdier Template
By Noreen Doll. Have you ever tried to trace around a paper template? The edges are so flimsy your pencil slides … [Read More...] about How to Print a Sturdier Template
Halloween
Free Halloween Crafts
If you need lots of ideas for free Halloween crafts, look no … [Read More...] about Free Halloween Crafts
Milk Jug Ghost Garland
By Noreen Doll. A milk jug ghost garland is easy and fun to … [Read More...] about Milk Jug Ghost Garland
Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
By Noreen Doll. Recycle a plastic jug to make a spooky ghost pencil … [Read More...] about Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper
Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun ghost finger puppet from a milk … [Read More...] about Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
Halloween Silverware Holder
By Noreen Doll. Create a creepy Halloween Silverware Holder using a pot … [Read More...] about Halloween Silverware Holder
Preschool Pumpkin Crafts
Preschool pumpkin crafts are an especially fun activity for … [Read More...] about Preschool Pumpkin Crafts
Black Widow Paper Rosette
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun black widow paper rosette with colorful … [Read More...] about Black Widow Paper Rosette
Thanksgiving
Turkey Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Turkey Money Hugs is a cute way to give a Thanksgiving gift to a grandchild, a hostess, or as … [Read More...] about Turkey Money Hugs
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag … [Read More...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or Thanksgiving festivities by making sparkly leaf … [Read More...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
Dollar Bill Turkey
By Noreen Doll. Wouldn't it be fun to set a Dollar Bill Turkey at each place setting on your Thanksgiving table! Or … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Turkey
Christmas
Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament
By Noreen Doll. Create a beautiful paper hanging 3-D leaf ornament that twists and turns like it's floating down from … [Read More...] about Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament
Fall Leaf Placemat
By Noreen Doll. A fall leaf placemat is another nice way to preserve leaf color. This placemat is 11 1/2 by 17 1/2 … [Read More...] about Fall Leaf Placemat
Peek a Boo Turkey
By Noreen Doll. A Peek a Boo Turkey is a fun craft to keep little hands occupied while waiting for Thanksgiving … [Read More...] about Peek a Boo Turkey
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids to make. With so many ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for kids available, it … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Angel Crafts
Clothespin Angel
By Noreen Doll. A clothespin angel can be made from the simplest of materials. Use scraps of ribbon, plus a … [Read More...] about Clothespin Angel
Kids Angel Crafts to Make
Kids angel crafts to make has lots of easy ideas for kids to make for Christmas decorations. Most of the angel crafts … [Read More...] about Kids Angel Crafts to Make
Lollipop Angel
By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for kids. And it is also easy for kids to … [Read More...] about Lollipop Angel
Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament
By Noreen Doll. This easy paperclip angel ornament is so quick to make, you can make a dozen or two in an … [Read More...] about Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament
