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
Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife
By Noreen Doll. A cardboard safety sheath for a knife is very handy, not only to protect the blade of the knife, but … [Read More...] about Cardboard Safety Sheath for a Knife
Food Freshness Tip
By Noreen Doll. Have you ever looked in your refrigerator and found a leftover container that you could not remember … [Read More...] about Food Freshness Tip
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?
DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers
By Noreen Doll. This is a notepad I carry wherever I go. However, after I've carried the notepad for a … [Read More...] about DIY Plastic Protective Notepad Covers
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
How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun (Cheaply!)
I live where it gets hot in the summer! One of the upstairs rooms has 3 enormous west facing windows so the hot … [Read More...] about How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun (Cheaply!)
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
Bug Scoop for the Squeamish!
Dead or alive! by Noreen Doll. Make an easy bug scoop with a cardboard tube. Anyone who has spent … [Read More...] about Bug Scoop for the Squeamish!
Fall Ideas
Preserve Fall Leaves
By Noreen Doll. Did you ever wonder how to preserve fall leaves so you … [Read More...] about Preserve Fall Leaves
Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun pair of glittery fall leaf earrings to … [Read More...] about Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers
Pumpkin crafts for toddlers are easy and fun to do. With just a few … [Read More...] about Pumpkin Crafts for Toddlers
Pumpkin Crafts
Everyone likes to make pumpkin crafts and Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween … [Read More...] about Pumpkin Crafts
Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or … [Read More...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
Thanksgiving Crafts
Easy, unique Thanksgiving crafts are fun for the whole … [Read More...] about Thanksgiving Crafts
Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet
By Noreen Doll. A fall leaf turkey magnet is quick and easy to … [Read More...] about Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet
Halloween
Halloween Cards
Here are 2 fun Halloween cards I made. by Noreen Doll … [Read More...] about Halloween Cards
Halloween Silverware Holder
By Noreen Doll. Create a creepy Halloween Silverware Holder using a pot holder. You can have lots of fun with … [Read More...] about Halloween Silverware Holder
Haunted Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. Haunted Money Hugs is a fun way for Grandparents to give their grandkids a little holiday … [Read More...] about Haunted Money Hugs
Spider Web Candle Jar
By Noreen Doll. A Spider Web Candle Jar is a fun Halloween project. When i saw this spider web lace at the … [Read More...] about Spider Web Candle Jar
Patriotic
American Flag Crafts
American flag crafts are perfect for the 4th of July. There are few things more stirring than seeing the American … [Read More...] about American Flag Crafts
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
4th of July Kids Crafts
4th of July kids crafts are a great idea way for kids to stay busy during the summer. They will have fun planning … [Read More...] about 4th of July Kids Crafts
Milk Jug Garland
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun and crafty milk jug garland. This is so durable that you can hang it outside without … [Read More...] about Milk Jug Garland
Angel Crafts
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
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
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
Christmas Angel Crafts
Christmas angel crafts are perfect for hanging on your tree. Many of these angels could be made into magnets or pins. … [Read More...] about Christmas Angel Crafts
