Every time I walk through my local ReStore or favorite thrift store, there is sure to be one of these faceted hanging pendant lamps. Not many are coveting them now, but just wait until you see what one looks like after this crazy awesome DIY! You won't be able to get to the thrift store fast enough. More

As I was headed out of my local thrift store the other day a bright yellow box caught my eye. It was in the 'Free' pile, next to a few mugs and ball caps. Once I noticed it was a suitcase with a cheap plastic handle I knew there must be something special inside. I grabbed it, threw it in the car, and forgot about it for awhile. I opened it just yesterday and was delighted and mystified by what I found. Plastic blocks with removable pictures, a few toy buses, alphabets, numbers, animals and a classic old game spinner. I have no idea how it all works, but I dig it. More

Have decent light in your apartment but are lacking on the windowsill space? Check out this simple hanging planter idea that will keep things vertical with its towering tiers instead of filling every window ledge in your space with pots. More

Putting on your DIY hat and getting creative is one of the best ways to go a bit greener at home, save some money and make your home memorably unique. Here are four clever reuse projects that took simple, wouldn't-look-at-them-twice items (mason jars, plumbing supplies and boards from an old fence) and turned them into showpieces. More

Today's how-to comes from John Gleeson Connolly, and it's called "How to Build a Hammered Light." More

There's an interesting phenomenon occurring in my apartment building. It seems we've collectively decided to give our neighbors first dibs on our Goodwill piles. Without any discussion or organization, we've begun swapping stuff. More

Looking forward to the first winter fire and lucky enough to have a fireplace? Here are three simple kindling options that are easy to make and do not depend on the use of chemicals to ignite the flame. More

While we appreciate vivid new paint jobs and interesting stencils, it is always exciting to see fresh ideas for rescuing and refurbishing old furniture. This project covers up old drawer fronts with a material we don't often see used in this situation--aluminum. And it's not the material itself that makes this dresser so unique, it's where the material is sourced: street signs. More

When you live in a 550-square-foot flat in Los Feliz, even something as seemingly minor as a side table becomes a tricky addition to the small-space puzzle. The solution? A $25 vintage window from the flea market. More

These budget friendly pendants were created from things you just might have laying around your home: terra cotta pots, cardboard, wire baskets, hanging planters, pretty paper. You can find the tutorials below. I'm adding a couple of them to my fall to–do list. More