I have a lot of earrings and wanted to have an easy way to store the ones I use the most so I can have quick access to them when I get ready in the morning. So I came up with this idea for a really simple and inexpensive DIY earring organizer that can hang from a towel rod or rail. It's perfect for small bathrooms that don't have a lot of counter space! What you'll need: Materials: small frame,...
One of the easiest ways to instantly double your hanging space in a closet is to add a double hang closet rod. You can buy one from the store but making a DIY version gives you the option to easily customize the height/length to fit your closet, plus it's inexpensive, quick and fun to make your own! You can get everything you need at the hardware store: 1 hardwood dowel (1 1/4" diameter), 4-8...
I've always loved door knockers - they come in an infinite array of designs, as you can see in this roundup of gorgeous and unique door knockers, and they add a touch of personality and fun to a front door. I have a beautiful door knocker that was given to me as a gift, and it's been sitting in a box for years because like many renters and condo owners out there, rules and regulations...
Stuck with boring renter’s lighting? These DIY wall lighting fixtures will add a beautiful layer of light and a touch of style.
If you're like me and only have a limited amount of shelving space to store things, with no room to add more, a great solution is to make custom DIY shelf inserts. They are easy and inexpensive to make and will allow you the freedom to configure your shelf space to meet your specific needs. You only a few basic materials and tools to built them: 4" x 1" or 6" x 1" pine board, wood glue,...
I was looking for a simple coat rack to install on wall panels I was making for an episode and I couldn't find anything affordable that I liked in the stores. So I decided to design my own coat rack using a piece of 4" x 1" pine board (less than $1 per ft) and simple wood knobs (~$1.20 per knob). It's really simple to build and easy to customize to meet your needs: Step 1: Cut the piece of 4" x...
When I moved into my small studio apartment, I asked the landlord to take out the closet door so I could place my bed next to it and not have to worry about the door clearance - not wanting to look at my stuff in the closet, a tension rod and a curtain was the perfect solution to close off the closet while still providing easy access. (Meet my cat Lia - she decided she absolutely had to be in...
When you have a small kitchen like I do, you need to use every inch of space that you have. One way to maximize the space above the stove is to add a simple DIY shelf : it's the perfect spot for extra large spice containers and cooking utensils. Everything is within easy reach when cooking and it frees up precious cabinet space for other things. Here's what you'll need to build this simple...
With 3 roommate sharing an apartment and one common living room, it’s hard to keep their home organized with the front door leading directly into the living room without any formal entryway. And to make matters worse, there is no closet to hang coats. The solution is to build wall panels that
A quick way to revamp an old dresser is to change out the knobs for some new decorative ones. Here's an easy and budget-friendly way to make your very own DIY dresser knobs using shells - perfect if you're looking to add a little bit of the beach to your decor: What you'll need: shells (I got mine from the Dollar Store), nuts & washers, bolts (about 1 to 1.5 inches longer than the thickness...
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