A play table is a great resource for all kinds of toys, like trains, LEGO, blocks, cars or miniature cities. With something so large, though, it can be tough to find a pre-made table with dimensions that fit into your space. If you have some rudimentary carpentry skills, you could build your own with these instructions from The Geodesic Sphere. More

If you're obsessed with LEGOs like Martin Storbeck is, you absolutely need this Ikea hack to store your goods. More

I just ran across this great little DIY for wood coasters that can also be used for wall decor. It is a simple and stylish way to add a little something unique to your table. Follow me to find out more. More

Do you do family movie night? We started one in our household a year or two ago. It's a great opportunity to pop some popcorn, snuggle on the couch, and share some classics with your kids. (Our personal favorite has been The Cat From Outer Space, circa 1978.) Make it even more special with these ingenious "cars" so your movie can be a drive in. More

Blame it on the artist in me, but I've always had a thing for fancy paper and pretty pens. And whether you're strapped for cash or just looking to get some extra bonus points from your loved one — I don't know how anybody could conceivably go wrong with a love letter. Here are a few cute kits, books and tips to help you express your feelings in a meaningful way this Valentine's Day. It's sure to be a gift that will be cherished by the special one in your life for years to come. More

I read once that the average photographer loses 3 to 5 camera lens caps per year. Now, that seems a little high, even for the most clumsy and forgetful photog. But the truth is, it's ridiculously easy to lose your lens caps. So while you're out shooting away, stick the cap in your camera bag or pocket, or try one of these under-$20 lens cap holders. More

As a renter, there is not too much (outside of painting, which I plan on working on very soon) that I feel comfortable changing in my home. One area that I see first thing in the morning and last at night that felt very uninspired to me, was the inside of my medicine cabinet. No matter how many times I tried to clean it, it still felt dirty, it needed a fresh coat of paint and some brightening. I decided to re-paint it white and also added some color in another way. More

Keeping houseplants free of dust, dirt and cobwebs is essential to their health. When we've talked about cleaning houseplants here at Apartment Therapy in the past, the excellent idea of putting the pot, plant and all, right in the shower has been suggested. But it's not possible to lug an 8-foot potted ficus up the stairs to the shower. It's been about two months since this ficus tree's last cleaning, so I documented the process for cleaning a very large (yet very delicate) houseplant: More

Call me a hipster, but there's something so... dull about brand-new tech gear. Don't get me wrong—the new stuff is sleeker and shiner than ever, but there's always so much more character to older devices. So I'm totally on-board with this DIY project: hide a modern device inside a broken vintage find. More

You may have noticed that part of the January Cure is bringing in flowers on the weekends — why not make it even easier on yourself by growing some of your own? I know I'd love to see a little dash of springtime in the midst of the winter gloom. More