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If you live in a cooler temperate climate, you might be tempted to think that the winter is a time to give up on the garden and wait until the spring. But with some cover and a little TLC at the start, growing winter vegetables is something anyone can do. Most will do best if planted in late summer and …

A DIY kitchen backsplash will provide a newly renovated kitchen with a finished look, or it can give an outdated kitchen a quick and easy facelift. A variety of materials can be used for the do-it-yourself job, perhaps some you have not even considered. Kitchen wall tiles are the go-to material to use, but these backsplash ideas for kitchen can …

If you are an organic gardener then homemade plant food is the cheapest and easiest way to ensure that your plants and your soil remain happy and healthy. You can make organic plant food from materials you are likely to already have access to in your organic garden or in the natural environment close to your home. Here are twelve …

Small flowering trees are a floral asset to any home landscape. In addition to providing colorful blooms in the early spring, many small ornamental trees will also fill the air with fragrance when in bloom. Shade, habitat for small wildlife and increased property value are other benefits that small flowering trees offer. Easy to plant, easy to grow and providing …

A fairy garden is simply a miniature garden designed to create a peaceful, fun and whimsical place for all those who look upon it. Making a fairy garden to reflect your own personality and attract onlookers is easy. There are no right or wrong ways of creating a mini garden and the whimsical space can be an indoor fairy garden …

A DIY toy box can help bring organization and peace to your family’s hectic life. Instead of always having to fuss at your kids to get them to clean up their mess of toys strewn across the floor, use one of these toy storage ideas to create a fun place for them to place their treasured belongings. A DIY children’s …

A DIY Murphy bed is a perfect sleeping solution for small rooms and/or small apartments. If you’re not familiar with a Murphy bed, it’s a fold down bed that is neatly and quickly folded up into the wall or cabinet when not in use. This style of wall mounted bed frees up floor space in a small room so the …

What could make your house feel more like a home (without breaking the budget) than a DIY fireplace mantel complete with an elegant surround? You can add this breath-taking WOW factor to any room in your home for minimal cost and a little creativity. Check out these 15 fireplace surround ideas that are sure to inspire you and provide you …

A DIY plant pot allows you to create a lovely container for a growing plant out of something that was destined for the trash. That’s a winning situation all the way around – it keeps items out of the landfill, gives a used item new life and creates unique DIY pots for plants. Check out these 15 DIY plant pot …

DIY garage shelves are the perfect alternative to costly, store-bought shelving. Garages are the catch-all location in many homes for items that don’t seem to belong anywhere else. Garage storage units will help you keep all that clutter neatly organized. Browse through these 20 DIY garage shelving plans to find a set of plans that is just right for meeting …