Changing out a light fixture can be an easy, relatively quick way to update a room, and it can often make a dramatic difference. Here's a quick guide on removing the old fixture, leaving just what you need to connect your new one. Here we go... More

I stumbled upon this project while browsing all around creative genius Justina Blakeney's blog (formerly known as Compai) for inspiration. I love the use of neon as an unexpected graphic accent on basic glass vases. More

Do you have some gorgeous wood floors that have seen a bit of abuse? Have they been hiding under carpet for years? Getting them professionally refinished is the easiest way to give them a facelift, but you will pay a pretty penny to do so. If you are handy and willing to take on a bit of a project, you can actually go about doing this yourself for just a couple hundred dollars. More

Before I took on this assignment, I really didn't think that my fridge was that dirty. Well, let's just say that I was wrong. In case you too have fallen victim to that somewhat subtle accumulation of of grit and grime, follow along for my step-to-step guide to getting rid of the mess. More

It is tough to admit that summer is winding down, but the school calendar does not lie. Some of us, however, are clinging to summer tooth and nail and still have a road trip or two left in us. If your travels include a kid in the backseat, and you are handy with the needle and thread, here is a project you may want to tackle before the rubber hits the road. More

Football season is fast approaching, and with it comes the beloved tradition of tailgating. Coolers, folding chairs and grills pop up in parking lots across the country as fans get in a little pre-game party before the action. While your favorite athletes, be they professionals or pee-wees, are sweating through two-a-day practices, you can be doing some work on a custom grill that will cost you next to nothing but will surely earn you a few fans of your own. More

We're all familiar with the ubiquitous plastic alphabet letters used on refrigerators and chalkboards. They're classics in their own way, but if you're looking to mix it up, literally, check out this tutorial for making mini cement versions. More

I don't know why this basket appeals to me so much — maybe it's because it makes me think of loading it up with apples in the fall, or maybe the fact that Karen mentions the basket storing kindling for fires in the winter has me yearning for cooler weather. At any rate, this little country basket is sweet and simple, and easy to make. More

Sensory play for young kids is a hot topic, and rightly so, since they learn so much about their environment through the sense of touch. Sand tables and water tables get a lot of attention, but here is an alternative that may strike your fancy as well--a rice table. As a bonus, you can build it yourself in no time and for little money. More

Even as babies, kids are fascinated with remotes and phones and pretty much anything that has a button. That's why we love this craft project: building your kids their own personal control panel. More