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Purse Organizers

Started by Grawrface on 11 May 2009

A simple purse organizer made from cardboard and duct tape. I've been able to simply duct tape some custom cut pieces of cardboard together ...

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Bedroom chic

Started by Galashisha on 21 August 2009

Painted the color of the walls the moldings add dimension and architectural interest to the otherwise boring walls. They look classy and tim...

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Orc Statue With Armor

Started by gambit on 15 November 2009

I'm a college student right now at Miami International University of Art and Design. I'm a Computer Animator and am currently in my second y...

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Refinishing dining table and chairs

Started by Dan on 29 June 2009

I bought a cheap table + 4 chairs off of Craigslist with the intention of stripping, sanding, restaining, and refinishing them. Three years ...

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Pergola for grape vine (aka 'grape house')

Started by sksweeps on 10 November 2009

I have a grape vine that loves to grow! It grew up into a nearby tree (and by up, I mean about 30 feet up!), and also grew over the block w...

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Basement remodeling

Started by eyesonlyfordave on 4 November 2009

We are in the process of remodeling our basement to make it inviting for guests when they come over. We wanted to have a 2nd living room and...

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Cheapest earthbox

Started by asano on 3 October 2009

1 plastic wastepaper basket 1 plastic perforated for container the container (inverted) shall fit snugly at the bottom of waste paper basket...

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An Idea I got From howidiy.com !!

Started by Liz Walker on 27 September 2009

I'd already rescued the chimney liners and painted them up with Black Gloss, I needed something to top of the centre point. So, having seen ...

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Sun Deck

Started by Liz Walker on 20 September 2009

Our garden is very much a work in progress so this was a big day for us. My husband and our neighbour built a sun deck in one day after my n...

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Take a Seat!

Started by The How-To Gal on 9 September 2009

Who knew Labor Day was the BEST day for thrift store shopping?? My local Savers was having an everything in the store 1/2 off sale so I cam...

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