If you are looking for a power sander, there are several good choices. Among them are random orbital sanders. Here's an overview of each of these tools. Which one is best for your needs? What kind of sanding job should you be looking to accomplish? Read on to Know Your Power Sanders, And How to Use Them. ...
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Eco-Friendly DIY Crafts & Cleaning Solutions Round-Up
Instead of adding more stuff to your home, spring clean your place with eco-friendly ingredients you already have, and put together eco-friendly DIY crafts instead of purchasing store-bought presents. I've put together this list of resources to help you have a great eco-friendly spring. With all the rain (and snow) that many people are experiencing in their areas, people are staying inside - get crafting with with these projects. ...
Wall Art to Personalize your Space
When you're spending so much time indoors, as I am, it helps to feel like your space is a reflection of who you are. Ordinarily, a rental apartment feels cold and impersonal, but with a bit of wall art that I've specially chosen for this space, everything feels so much more cozy and homey! There are many options for wall art to choose from on PhotoWall, a website that offers custom wallpaper and prints. From photo canvas prints to wall murals to posters and more, you'll see how easy it is to ...
Get Crafting this Fall—Take a Bluprint Online Class
One thing I love about fall is the chance to spend more time indoors being cozy, taking up new craft projects, and learning new skills. Without leaving the comfort of my home, I can create DIY projects to revamp my home, give as gifts, and potentially sell to make some extra income. I recommend checking out Bluprint. Enjoy More “I Made It!” Moments with Bluprint Get the inspiration, expert instruction, and supplies you need to confidently tackle any creative project from start to ...
DIY Fall Wreath Round-Up
What a fun weekend project! You can create DIY fall wreaths this weekend with the kids, a friend, or by yourself. One of my favourite ways to celebrate the everyday special occasion is to decorate seasonally. Seasonal decorating is easy, fun, and festive! I love to decorate seasonally with items found in nature, things I already have at home, and with things I've created myself. Aren't DIY projects a fun way to celebrate a new season?Hopefully, some of you will be creating fall wreaths this ...
DIY Thrifty Halloween Costume Ideas for Dogs
“Dogs are people, too.” — from the movie Stick It This Halloween, I’m all about getting back to the classics. You don’t need specialty items like specific masks, particular fake weapons or expensive components to have a great Halloween costume—nor does your dog. Check out this post for costume ideas for dogs. Kids and adults alike enjoy going out on Halloween—deciding on the perfect costume idea, choosing the elements, getting dressed up and having their picture taken—and of course, the ...
Customized DIY Bubble Bath
I'm mixing up a relaxing bubble bath to help me sleep better at night. If I plan things well enough, I like to end my day with a warm bubble bath. The warm water coupled with a soothing blend of essential oils is just what I need to ease my tensions, make me feel relaxed, and bring about only the most pleasant dreams at night. DIY bubble bath is a good idea since you can choose whichever scents make you feel most relaxed. ...
Halloween DIY & Handmade Ideas Roundup
I've been creating Halloween DIY projects and costumes most of my life. I remember having a plastic masked Cabbage Patch Kids costume one year, when I was pretty young, and a hand-me-down $50 Canadian bill costume, but other than that, they've all been DIY costumes. Fall crafts are a lot of fun and can be done on the cheap. There are leaves, pine cones, pumpkins, and other things readily available to use. A Few Halloween DIY Ideas: Wicked Witch Cookies – Easy Halloween Treats Witch ...
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Vanity DIY Project
Or: How I Turned a Free Desk in to a Charming Vanity Getting dressed and ready to the leave the house in the morning always seems like a hectic rush. With different things I need to get ready in various locations, not a lot of time to feel "put-together", and limited patients, I end up stressed and panicked-feeling. Having a vanity with plenty of storage for my most-needed accessories and makeup has made a huge difference in my morning routine. Last year, I re-decorated my vanity. I ...
DIY Wood Finishing Project
It's been a while since I've stained and finished anything. I remember the process being really messy, time-consuming and involving a long wait time between steps. No wonder it took me so long to work on another project! When I heard about a product that was a stain and finish in one, and didn't involve messy liquids, I wanted to find out how to get my DIY on with a new project! Here, I'm testing out the Maple finish Minwax Wood Finishing Cloths on a piece of wood, which can be used to hold a ...