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 Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet
By Noreen Doll. Recently I decided to move a heavy bookcase from where it had been sitting for several years. Once … [Read More...] about How to Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet
Sharpie Touch Up Trick
Here’s an easy way to make a project look more professional. We put some hooks in a closet, and the silver … [Read More...] about Sharpie Touch Up Trick
Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging
By Noreen Doll. Many gifts this year will come packaged in plastic and most of it is either recycled or thrown in the … [Read More...] about Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging
Forgot Your Tape Measure?
By Noreen Doll. Don’t you hate it when you’re shopping for an item in a home improvement store that needs to be … [Read More...] about Forgot Your Tape Measure?
Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. I had a little bit of plastic left around the opening of the milk jug and I wanted to be able to use … [Read More...] about Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug
Make Your Own Paint Color
by Noreen Doll. One way to be frugal is to make your own paint. I don't mean to actually make your own paint from … [Read More...] about Make Your Own Paint Color
How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye
By Noreen Doll. Sometimes you want to craft with a dingy or antique white color fabric, and it can be difficult to … [Read More...] about How to Coffee Dye or Tea Dye
How to Dry Paint Quickly
By Noreen Doll. One way to dry paint quickly is to set your project outside on a warm sunny day. But if you … [Read More...] about How to Dry Paint Quickly
Mother’s Day
Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan
Here’s a fun, easy gift idea that even toddlers can make. Mom, Dad, … [Read More...] about Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan
Easy Gifts Kids Can Make
by Noreen Doll. Unusual ideas for easy gifts kids can make for … [Read More...] about Easy Gifts Kids Can Make
Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll. Today I have a tutorial for this Rustic Basket on the … [Read More...] about Rustic Basket
Quick Eyeglasses Holder
By Noreen Doll. A quick eyeglasses holder is an easy gift to make for … [Read More...] about Quick Eyeglasses Holder
Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Even very small children will want to make preschool … [Read More...] about Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma
By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day gifts for Grandma need to be extra … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Gifts for Grandma
Dollar Bill Butterfly
A Dollar Bill Butterfly is a nice shape for many gift giving occasions, and … [Read More...] about Dollar Bill Butterfly
Graduation
Star Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic … [Read More...] about Star Soda Can Lights
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your … [Read More...] about Small Gift Box
Unique Graduation Gifts
By Noreen Doll. Graduation is an important occasion, and unique graduation gifts can be very meaningful. The … [Read More...] about Unique Graduation Gifts
Graduation Cap Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Use these quick easy graduation cap crafts when preparing for your graduate's … [Read More...] about Graduation Cap Crafts
Patriotic
Aluminum Can Dimensional Star
By Noreen Doll. Create an aluminum can dimensional star to use with your decorations. Aluminum cans are bright … [Read More...] about Aluminum Can Dimensional Star
4th of July Craft Ideas
For 4th of July craft ideas, games, clipart and fun patriotic treats, you need look no further. When I was a kid, … [Read More...] about 4th of July Craft Ideas
4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is … [Read More...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
4th of July Crafts
For clever, fun 4th of July crafts, look below for ideas the whole family can enjoy doing together. The American flag … [Read More...] about 4th of July Crafts
Angel Crafts
Autumn Angel
By Noreen Doll. Craft a rustic looking autumn angel with silk leaves in fall colors. You can find silk leaves … [Read More...] about Autumn Angel
Sparkly Paper Plate Angel
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy sparkly paper plate angel with silver spray paint and 2 paper plates. What You … [Read More...] about Sparkly Paper Plate Angel
Bath Pouf Angel
By Noreen Doll. You need only a few things to put a fluffy bath pouf angel together. The angel can be placed in a … [Read More...] about Bath Pouf Angel
Sweetheart Angel
By Noreen Doll. Create a sweetheart angel for your loved ones. This angel is perfect for Valentine's Day … [Read More...] about Sweetheart Angel
