Summer is the season when most of us spend the majority of our free time outdoors. When the weather is hot, the pool is the place to be. Since a lot of time gets spent around the pool, it's nice to make the poolside decorative and welcoming. Summer craft projects for outdoor decor can include
DIY Decor
Rustic home decor DIY projects. All of these decorating projects have detailed tutorials and easy to follow instructions. Make things like furniture, window treatments, cushions, and lamps. Also find projects for finishing wall and floors in creative and rustic ways. Besides painting walls, learn special techniques for finishes like faux galvanized metal or distressed finishes.
Because there are so many home decor projects that you can do yourself, you can save a ton of money. Of course, you also have the satisfaction of creating something cool! Here are some must try DIY decor projects:
Ikea Table Hack From An Ikea Plant Stand
Deck Decorating Ideas On A Budget
This time of year, most all of my decorating efforts go to the porch or deck. Since the majority of our time will be spent outdoors, I like to dress up our outdoor seating areas. Today's focus is going to be on backyard decks. There are lots of ideas for freshening up the space that
Mothers Day DIY Gift Ideas
What could be a better gift for mom than something handmade? There are plenty of craft ideas that make fantastic gifts for mom. From flowers to foot soaks or candles to sachets, luxurious gifts can all be handmade. I've rounded up ten of my favorite DIY gift ideas. This collection of mothers day DIY projects
How To Update A Kitchen For Most Impact
Updating a kitchen can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some easy things that you can do to get the most out of your budget. My husband and I had the task of updating a kitchen in one of our rental properties. It was an old kitchen that was in desperate need of
How To Transfer Images To Wood Using Freezer Paper
I wish I was an artist who could paint any image that I wanted to by hand. I'm pretty sure that even if I took classes, that is not something that I could easily do. You've either got it or you don't! Luckily, there are other ways to create and it is quite possible to
Knitting Projects For Chic Home Decor
There are some types of crafts that are more relaxing than others. Knitting happens to be one of those that induce a calming effect. Because of this, it's a popular hobby to take up. Once you learn the basic needlework, it's just a matter of counting and repeating. This is something you can do while
Coffee Mug Storage That Is Easy To Create
Collecting coffee mugs are one of those things that can get out of control fast. Not only are there so many cute designs but they are a popular souvenir item as well. Each mug can have a message or memory that is hard to toss out. If you simply can't part with any of your
DIY Wind Chimes For Outdoor Decor
A variety of beautiful sounds can be created from simple wind chimes. It all depends on what you use to make them for the sound they give off. See what some of the key elements are, for DIY wind chimes, to make them both pleasant sounding and decorative. There are a couple of outdoor decor
How To Decorate A Lampshade Creatively
There are lots of ways to enhance home decor that you already have. One such item is a lamp or lampshade. Today, I am focusing just on the lampshade. Since most lamps come with a plain white shade, you basically have a blank canvas to make updates to. I'll show you how to decorate a
Rustic Wood Wall Ideas Using Wood Planks
Have you ever wanted to add a little texture or just a little something different to one of the walls in a room in your house? Why not decorate with wood planks? It's a DIY rustic decor project with a big impact. You could either do a whole wall or just a partial space for
DIY Outdoor Furniture Using Pallets
I have a love/hate relationship with outdoor furniture. There are so many beautiful, and expensive, pieces with rich wood tone finishes and thick comfortable cushions. You can definitely create a setting that looks straight out of a magazine. And the look will last, left alone, for maybe a week. Because of weather, pollen, dirt, and
DIY Outdoor Sign For Boat Storage
Outdoor wooden signs are great to use for a variety of reasons. Maybe you want to label a potting shed or welcome guests to your front porch. Whatever the reason, a DIY outdoor sign can be easy to make. I wanted to create a whimsical feel to the boat storage area under our deck. A