Making a frame perfectly straight with 90 degree angles isn't easy without proper tools. The secret to making them perfect every time is using corner clamps: they hold the pieces in place at 90 degrees while you nail or screw them together. You can see how I used 3" corner clamps to make a frame for my DIY hanging jewelry box. Once you see how simple it is to make a frame, you'll just be looking...
Recycling paper boxes into stylish storage is an easy and economical way to organize your stuff. If you don’t have any boxes handy, Staples sells them for $1. All you need to do is pretty them up with contact paper, which you can get in many different colors and finishes (I used a brown faux-leather contact paper I got at Home Depot). You can also add some ribbon around the edges for a more...
If you live in a rental apartment and want to make your small galley kitchen look bigger, try adding a full-length mirror on the far wall. It's a great alternative to mirrored backsplashes for renters: not only will it give the illusion of more space, the reflected light will also instantly brighten up the small space.
To keep your duct tape, masking tape, etc. neat and organized, make your own DIY tape organizer with a cardboard tube or wood dowel, foam board and liquid nails. A countertop paper towel holder will work too. Makes it so much easier to find what you need!
Having trouble making your furniture work in a small apartment? Take off a closet door and replace it with a curtain - less clearance needed means more options for furniture layout. In this small studio apartment, for example, it wouldn't have been possible to put the bed in this location and still have access to the closet. Removing the door and adding the curtain was the perfect solution!
To reduce noise & drafts, fill the gap under your door with pre-cut pipe insulation. You can get the self-sealing type or use double-sided tape to hold it in place. At under $2 for 6 ft, it’s a budget friendly DIY door draft stopper perfect for any house or apartment.
Looking for an inexpensive wood stain? You can make your own wood stain with vinegar: take steel wool and soak it in about 1/2 cup of vinegar for 24-48 hrs. The longer you soak it, the darker the stain will be. It's fun to experiment with - I used this stain to darken the rim of my DIY drum shade and it turned out perfect! For other uncommon ways to use vinegar, take a look at this great...
Do you like everything about your apartment, except for those unsightly ceiling light fixture? No need to replace it, just cover it up with a DIY drum shade – it will instantly give your room a more sophisticated and personalized look. See how easy it is to make a
Frustrated with how to organize your jewelry? Why not make your own jewelry organizer! In this episode, learn how to make a frame to transform an ordinary picture frame into a DIY jewelry organizer, using
Small studio apartment decorating can be challenging, especially when it comes to creating separate zones and keeping clutter at bay. You’ll see how easy it is to create an entryway using Ikea Billy bookcases
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