There's no shortage of paint chip projects in the blogosphere — and here's one that's not only artsy, but functional as well. Can you tell what's behind those three large panels?

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Out with the old and in with the new. Now that you've got a DVR at home that can be set to record and save your favorite TV shows, you've got no use for that old programmable VCR. That old tech relic actually uses a physical timer and a motor to record shows, for goodness sake. But wait... can't you program a timer and motor to do nearly anything?

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It's a cliche at this point: the dryer ate one of your socks and now the singleton loiters around your laundry room. Although you've given up the hope that its mate with turn up, it kills you to throw it away. Here are a few ways to put leftover socks to good use around the house, from toys to cleaning supplies.

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Gearing up for my daughter's first Easter, I'm looking to start a tradition that we can savor by creating lasting memories. Rather than embracing a dollar-store inspired Easter morning filled with fleeting sweets and plastic baskets destined for the trash, I keep coming back to the idea of making baskets together (ok, so not actually together this year) and using materials that would otherwise be thrown out. These inspirations from around the web offer festive guides to creating budget-friendly, earth-loving, and memory-rich Easter baskets with your families this year. More

Have you ever run across a chair at a thrift store, maybe a lovely old bentwood one, that had a lot of life in it — except for the busted out seat? Maybe you sighed and passed it over, thinking about the difficulty and expense of re-caning. If you've ever experienced this particular frustration, here's a beautiful, colorful, and very wallet-friendly solution. 

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Recent college graduates, Clayton & Chaz, were tight on money, but large on outdoor space. By using 95% recycled materials and a lot of sweat equity, they were able to transform their backyard from ho-hum, to shabby chic — with a budget of only $210! More

Much of the country has been (or still is) buried in snow and frozen temperatures for the last several months. But spring is knocking at the door, and you know what that means, right? It's almost time for gardening. Starting seeds indoors can be a great way to get a head start, and it's extra easy with the help of a plastic chicken container.

Although I'd like to tell you that I cook up every chicken from scratch in my kitchen, that just isn't true. The $5 grocery store chicken is a great way to make a quick meal, but those giant plastic packages can surely be reused somehow, right? More

Shed antlers are often found in the woods throughout winter, and if you happen to collect these beautiful appendages, you can turn them into a pair of rustic candleholders with just a few simple plumbing supplies. More

Prepare for the most squee-inducing IKEA hack ever. When her daughter wanted an elephant costume, Belgian blogger Riet dismantled an IKEA Kapplar elephant and came up with something way cuter than anything you could find in a store. More

You see a chair on the curb. It's sitting right in front of your building and it's free. Or, you're at the thrift store and spy a cheap sofa. But something holds you back. You're just. not. quite. sure. If only there were guidelines — holy reminders if you will — of things to keep in mind while looking at used furniture. How do you decide if it's the right thing to re-do? Or if you should run in the other direction? More