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
Speedy Apple Slicing
By Noreen Doll. Do you ever wish you knew how to do speedy apple slicing, instead of slaving over preparing … [Read More...] about Speedy Apple Slicing
Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing
By Noreen Doll. A friend moved into a place that was in really bad shape, and she asked for ideas on how to clean … [Read More...] about Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing
Make Sandpaper Last Longer
By Noreen Doll. Use packing tape to make sandpaper last longer. Whenever I would sand a project, it seemed … [Read More...] about Make Sandpaper Last Longer
Slippery Purse Strap Fix
Have you ever had a purse whose strap was so slippery it just wouldn’t stay on your shoulder? My daughter has a … [Read More...] about Slippery Purse Strap Fix
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
Easy Way to Hide Paint Drips
By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy way to hide paint drips when you're painting. Our kitchen / dining room has a … [Read More...] about Easy Way to Hide Paint Drips
Easy, No-Mess Way to Paint Baseboards
By Noreen Doll. We love this super easy no-mess way to paint baseboards. Before when we've painted, we used a … [Read More...] about Easy, No-Mess Way to Paint Baseboards
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!)
Mother’s Day
Craft Ideas for Mothers Day
by Noreen Doll. For most Moms, being with their kids and grandkids on … [Read More...] about Craft Ideas for Mothers Day
Mothers Day Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Mothers Day is an important time because making Mothers … [Read More...] about Mothers Day Crafts
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
Simple Basket
By Noreen Doll. This simple basket is easy to make, and has lots of … [Read More...] about Simple Basket
Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
By Noreen Doll. Even very small children will want to make preschool … [Read More...] about Preschool Mothers Day Crafts
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
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
4th of July Games
4th of July games are a great part of celebrating the holiday. Traditional games include relay races, sack races, 3 … [Read More...] about 4th of July Games
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
History of the American Flag
In addition to making flag crafts, we need to understand the history of the American flag and the price that has been … [Read More...] about History of the American Flag
Angel Crafts
Snowflake Angel
By Noreen Doll. A snowflake angel is quick and easy to make and would make a nice little gift to add to the top of a … [Read More...] about Snowflake Angel
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
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
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
