Want to add some ambiance on your balcony with lights but don't have an electrical outlet? Let the sun provide the power you need! There are many solar powered LED lights out there that work really well - I found mine at Walmart (20 LED lights for about $15) but you can probably find them online for a lot less. I tucked the lights through the reed fence I have attached to my balcony railing...
Storing your spices on the wall is a great way of freeing up precious cabinet space in a small kitchen. You can make your own DIY wall spice rack by using a cookie sheet or pizza pan with magnetic spice containers - the colorful spices will also doubles as artwork! You can also make your own magnetic spice containers with store bought spices by simply gluing magnets (from the dollar store) to...
So simple yet so brilliant: Designer Jung Soo Park found a way to improve a "run of the mill" hammer by incorporating a magnet at the end of the handle. It holds a few nails while you’re working and if you drop a few on the floor, the magnet makes it easier to pick them up. Make your own DIY version by simply gluing a magnet on the end of the handle. Works like a charm!
Is the view from your apartment windows less than inspiring? Create your own view by installing glass shelves in front of the window and adding plants. It’s so simple yet as you can see from this picture from Martha Stewart, the result is a beautiful greenhouse window. Sure beats looking at a brick wall! source: www.marthastewart.com
When you live in a very small space, multifunctional furniture is a must. But why not take it a step further and have your artwork pull double duty too? Here’s an ingenious example I found on lifehacker.com, a large DIY picture frame that transforms into a table. I love the concept, do you?
Have you switched over to LED light bulbs yet? I found this great article outlining the planned phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, including a very good comparison of the more energy efficient options like LED bulbs. I’ve personally tried the Phillips AmbientLED bulbs and just love them – they give off a beautiful warm light, very similar to incandescent lighting and they work with dimmers....
In this episode, see how to decorate an entryway with bold horizontal stripes on the front door, but without painting them on! Clever alternatives to painting stripes on, like using magnetic sheeting, makes the stripes easy to put on and take off.
If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space, make the most of it this summer! Even a small balcony can become a great spot to read a book, relax or take a nap. Take a look at this roundup of beautiful balconies full of inspiration to get you started on creating your very own outdoor oasis. source: www.shelterness.com
If you need more wall space to hang picture frames, think about using the sides of your fridge. All you need is some thin peel and stick flexible vinyl magnetic sheeting – you can get this at some dollar stores or online (a 24”x12” sheet is about $7). To make it work, remove all the hanging hardware from the back of the picture frame so there's nothing sticking out and place the magnetic...
Having trouble picking a paint color or deciding what type of blinds to get for your windows? Give these free mobile apps a try: the ColorSmart app (iphone and Android) from Behr has lots of features, including the ability to preview paint colors in sample rooms, calculate how much paint you’ll need and match colors from pictures you’ve taken. With the Window Shopper app (iphone), you can take a...
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