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Being in a band can be a whole lot of fun. Here are some tips to help you rock even if you've never been in a band before.
By insulating around electrical outlets and switches you will prevent heat and air conditioning loss and save money on energy bills.
An Egg Cream is truly a delicious New York Egg Cream, a chocolate soda with a big foam on top. This soda fountain drink originated in New York and contains no eggs and no cream. Make it yourself...
If you are anything like me, you like to give a gift from the heart. Candy dolls are a fun and unique gift idea. With an hour of time and a dash of creativity, create a gift like none other.
Need an easy project for kids? Want to make something unique and different? Making a foam bulletin board is easy, creative, and a personal, decorative touch for anyone!
If you have a bed without a headboard, and have always wanted an upholstered one, this is an easy way to make one yourself. It is a little detailed, but easily attainable.
Did you know that your hot water heater uses 30% of your monthly electric bill? If you have an older model it could be even more. Go green and do what you can to reduce your monthly electric...
When my grandson had a 6th birthday coming up, I didn't have very much money for a present, so I brainstormed for a present to give him. I came up with a money tree, and it was a huge success. ...
This is great, creative and easy way to make a puzzle that you or someone special to you can enjoy over and over again!
Learn how to make unique fresh flower arrangements especially when you have leftover flowers from bigger progects.
Are you tired of your boring old headboard? Want to liven up your bedroom and spice things up? Well, read on my friend and you’ll be surprised at how much a headboard can make a difference in your...
Women: Do you find yourself walking out of your shoes? Especially if you are in a hurry? Of course this can be upsetting or even dangerous! This article will teach you how to keep your shoes on!
Need a new look in your bedroom? Making your own headboard can give you the ability to change your look with very little cost.
Valentine Day! What a wonderful day to celebrate. Whether you're having a party or you're having a romantic dinner with that someone special. This center piece says I love you in a special way and...
Need to find a use for those old plastic nursery plant pots you have kicking around? Hate to just add them to the local landfill ? Why not transform plain plastic garden pots to match your home...
Recycling is a very "green" thing to do and it is free. Creating a Picture Frame out of a window is simple. Follow my easy to follow directions, and it will help you to recycle in a...
Here comes the bride... all dressed in white. Wedding bouquets are the center piece of the bride’s wedding gown; it demands attention as she carries it while walking ever so gracefully down the...
The chairs I'm referring to are the kind where only the seat is upholstered. In the case of my chairs, they are well over 75 years old and have been upholstered many times. Time to check it out.
Cappuccino is a mixture of espresso, a little steamed milk and a little milk foam. The milk/foam ratio is up to you what you enjoy most. Some like a thick layer of foam while others just want foam...
Setting up an in-house recording studio allows you to customize the setting to your own preferences. Quieting and soundproofing a room are the primary steps in converting that basement or unused...
If you are looking for a fairly quick project for a child's room, or for that matter, anywhere you care to place one in your home, you can make a "faux" quilted sampler, using 1" or...
You are tired of all the board games out there and decide to create one your own. You have the rules and concept down but how do you actually make the game board. Let me explain how to do it fast...
Does your chair or bench need a fresh new look? Is the seat cushion looking shabby or just outdated? Recovering a seat cushion is a pretty simple process and even the inexperienced seamstress...
Learn to build a cool DIY garden statue. These are great for art, garden statues, giant chia pets, or even beer coolers if you fill them with ice. Materials are cheap and readily available.
Converting a water bed frame to a platform bed is not a very hard project and you will be quite pleased with the result, no longer needing to worry about leaks or electric thermostats or a wiggly...
When I was about ten, my grandparents and I made a fake birthday cake for my Mom's birthday as a gag gift. I will never forget the look on my Mom's face as she tried to be diplomatic about not...
Candy topiaries are great decorations for birthday parties, baby showers, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, and any other time of the year. This article will list the steps to create...
Get more use out of your old curtains. Flowered, striped, lace ect...
Waitressing at a restaurant can be a tough job, and often people get screwed over on their tips at the end of the night. After serving for about 3 and a half years I was able to pick up and figure...
When my husband was deployed to Iraq one of his fellow soldiers received an interesting care package - his wife sent him a watermelon. Here's the way she made sure it would make it all the way to...
During the holidays, it seems like there is a never ending stream of people coming to visit. A quick way to impress anyone is with a beautiful Christmas flower arrangement. This Christmas...
Gluing pieces of foam rubber together can be tricky at times. When regular glue just won't cut it, you may need to resort to Gorilla Glue!
Almost everyone loves chocolate. You can make money with chocolate bouquets selling them during the holidays and for special occasions. Here is how to make money with chocolate bouquets.
Whether it is for yourself or for a gift, centerpiece flower arrangements are such a pleasure for everyone who sees them. The contents can be artificial, silk blossoms or nature grown beauties,...
I never did build a guitar case shaped like a coffin, but being a handyman woodworker, I know it can be done. This article tells how I would design and construct this guitar case. This article...
Many kids every spring are in a panic to break in a baseball glove quickly. Here is the fast method to break in your baseball glove in the oven.
Here's a great way to recycle an old rug and turn it into a great piece of upholstered furniture. All you need is an old section of a rug, and an old footstool, or buy a footstool at a flea...
No island paradise is complete without a Tiki! I'll show you how to make a large, lightweight, durable and inexpensive one.
This is a great recipe for a little fun at bath time. With bath time foam paint you can turn the walls of your tub into a learning board by teaching your child to write letters or draw pictures....
If you cut Styrofoam incorrectly, the plastic foam may crumble or break in the wrong spots. Try these cutting methods the next time you work with a piece of Styrofoam.
Believe it or not, your switches and outlets; especially those on outside walls; can be sources of drafty infiltration to your home. Of course, such infiltration adds cost to your energy bill. ...
These cute inexpensive chocolate heart flower bouquets are perfect for Valentine's Day gifts. Instead of giving chocolates in a box, give one of these instead. The flower pot can be reused after...
If you thought you need an espresso machine with a steam wand to have a velvety cap of steamed milk on your cappuccino, think again. Velvety steamed milk foam is what makes a cappuccino. Add...
Learn how you can get cheap insoles by making your own with craft foam. You will not have to pay $10.00 for comfortable insoles any longer.
Tired of those sagging sofa cushions? Learn how to fix sagging sofa cushions and give some life back to your old sofa. A common problem that occurs with an older sofa is that the cushions...
Maurice Sendak brought us the beloved story Where the Wild Things Are, and now Martyd brings you a Wild Thing mask and costume that you can make yourself and wear for Halloween. This is a little...
Surfboards are expensive and damage easily, so take care of the one you have. Beat-up boards don't perform as well as those kept in good condition.
You and your kids will enjoy decorating pumpkins of any size without using a knife. I adapted this idea from two different crafting websites while adding my own creativity.
Stopping air leaks in your home can be easier and cost less than you think. Many areas of the home that allow outside air in and heat or cold out are hidden. The best way to find those hidden...
How to make a footstool. Make a custom footstool to match the decor of your home. Start with a plastic milk crate that you can usually get from your grocer; or you can purchase them at...