Pinterest Fail – DIY Air Wick Scented Oil Refill

This is my second Pinterest fail! I have tried 4 times to use essential oils to refill my Air Wick plug ins. According to guides I found on Pinterest, you use a metal butter knife to CAREFULLY remove the rubber top that connects the wick to the jar. You have to do it carefully, as […]

Pinterest Fail – Baked “Hardboiled” Eggs {updated with fail pics}

  I have seen tons of pins on Pinterest lately that say if you bake eggs at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes you get hard boiled eggs that easier to peel. Well, I gave this 3 shots thinking if it’s so popular it has to work, right? Wrong. I adjusted the oven temps and baking […]

9 DIY Summer Fun Shorts

Summer is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t really have the cash to buy lots of wardrobe updates at the moment. Plus, everyone loves a fun DIY and/or upcycle project, right!? Well here are 9 fun summer DIY shorts projects! (a few of these you will need a […]

Make a Candle from an Orange in 1 Minute

I’ve seen these posts around on pinterest, but I love the video tutorial with the science and explanation behind it! It talks to you about using the top of the orange as a shield and to give a glow effects. One orange should last 6-8 hours! Great way to use up oranges that are going […]

DIY Turquoise Statement Necklace with Matching Earrings {tutorial}

     

#DIY Statement Beaded Bib Necklace

I keep seeing beautiful beaded bib necklaces on jewelry sites and Pinterest. I knew I had to have one! They are so easy to make, you can have one in any color you want! This one is for sale in my Etsy shop, if you aren’t inclined to make one yourself. I am making a […]

9 DIY Easter Egg Projects {Roundup}

It’s almost time for Easter! Kids just love to make Easter eggs and go on Easter egg hunts. Here are some awesome DIY Easter eggs I have come across recently:    

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A Beginners Guide to Unblocking Drains

Whilst the notion of unblocking drains is not the most glamorous of subjects, it is worth  mentioning that unblocking the drains is a serious household chore that should be completed a couple of times a year. Unfortunately, clearing out the drains is one of those tasks we either completely avoid or completely forget about. Should […]

Free Crochet Rugs eBook

Crochet Rag Rugs Basic Pattern Collection Sarah Holmes Learn how to create beautiful thick crochet rag rugs. You will be amazed at how easy these rugs are to create! Your friends & family will love them. Simple instructions and technique to create beautiful heirloom quality rugs for gifts or home decoration. This book is a […]

Free How to Crochet eBook – 3-28-14

My sister site, FreeBookster, lists free ebooks daily. One of today’s free ebooks is a book I thought I’d share – a free ebook on How to Crochet. This offer won’t last long, most are only 24 hours.  Check out FreeBookster for other awesome free ebooks, both fiction and nonfiction!

Upgrade Your Home Without going Broke

Home improvement projects are launched for a variety of underlying reasons, prompting families to undertake a wide swath of renovation projects.  For some, adding value to their homes, perhaps preparing them for sale, is a primary motivator for tackling remodeling projects.  For others, with changing family needs, making the home function more efficiently is tops […]

5 Tips To Ensure Your Furniture Fits in With Any Interior Colour Scheme

Are you considering a complete living room revamp? Every five years or so we are faced with the prospect of redecoration, as our existing room scheme begins to look a little dull, and tired. There is a lot to think about when upgrading your living room. Are you going to tackle a new lighting scheme […]

How to pack up your home: the easy way

Ok, so moving house is always going to be stressful. We often find ourselves head to toe in paperwork and that’s without the worry about how we are going to move our life in a few cardboard boxes. Well let me share a few tips, there is an easy way to do this. Clothes, shoes, […]

Transform Outdated Brick Fireplace with DIY Paint Kit

Old-fashioned fireplaces add plenty of character to a house. Brick fireplaces are usually located in the living room of older homes. A beautiful fireplace can create a warm and charming atmosphere that improves the look of a home, but some brick fireplaces need a makeover in order to reach their full potential. In most cases, […]

Easy Craft Ideas to Make if Your a Craft Newbie

Are you finding that you have more time on your hand during the day just lately? Maybe the children are at school, and you find yourself at a loose end. Crafting has become big business these days with a chain of large stores opening up and down the country. Craft fairs are held in community […]

Tips for Buying Office Space for Sale and Renovating It

It’s not an easy task to renovate an office building or space. There are many different essential areas that you will have to cover depending on the state of the building and renovations can be quite costly as well. The good thing is that if you buy an office building for sale you can successfully […]

4 Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning Tips

Once you’ve become aware of the damage we’ve done to the environment and the potential health risks of doing things ‘the old way,’ you can no longer turn your back on green alternatives.  Even at the level of cleaning your home, there are a variety of green solutions that can help you to do your […]

How To Crochet Flowers Thick Petals Tutorial

A Beginners Guide to Gas Welding

Gas welding is one of the most basic welding techniques. Even if you’re an amateur gas welder you should be able to learn the process and it will serve you well until the day you hang it up. As the most basic is it is also one of the easiest and quickest to start. This […]