I love to tackle interior DIY projects, but I dont usually have the time that they require so I look to a few of my favorite blogs to read about inventive re-dos. One of my regular reads is Little Green Notebook. Jenny provides great descriptions and how-tos for all of her DIY projects and I can say that they all turn out beautifully. A favorite is this super easy Ikea Lack table update
Eddie Ross is a master at DIY projects and crafts.
I love how he reinvented this metal bench he found at an antique shop for a piece he did for Ralph Lauren & Bloomingdales.
Lindsay & Aubrey updated a simple piece of Ikea furniture into this fabulous bedside table/dresser. (pro
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Aren’t those super small screws so annoying when you’re trying to assemble furniture and accessories? We offer up a few tips for dealing with small screws when you’re at your wit’s end.
DIY Life reader Jesse Schmitt has had it *up to here* with the teeny tiny screws that come with his ready-to-assemble furniture. Jesse says:
It seems to me that everything that “requires some assembly” also requires the superhuman ability to carefully handle objects the size of your eyelash. And I don’t know what perverse law of physics controls tiny objects, but they always manage not just to fall, but to fling themselves from your grasp into a shag rug or vat of lava or something. Some manufacturers are starting to include spare screws for people like me. Read more…
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Make sure your protective gear is doing its job so you can do yours.
Working with power tools, ladders, and other dangers, even the most cautious DIYer can suffer an accident every now and again. So don’t skimp when it comes to safety. Below, we’ve listed six of the most important pieces of safety equipment, and what you should look for when choosing them.
1. SAFETY GLASSES
With an alarming 2.4 million eye injuries happening in the U.S. every year — 90% of which could be prevented by protective eyewear — the question is really when shouldn’t you wear them.
What to look for: Depending of the type of home improvement job there are two basic types of safety glasses to have on hand. Read more…
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