Having art on the walls is one of those little things that makes a house into a home. But how do you fill up your walls without spending lots of money? Buying lots of frames can add up, and big, statement-y pieces tend to be pricey. But never fear! In these videos from our archives, interior designer Rebecca Robertson shares some tips for sprucing up your walls — and getting a lot of bang for your buck. 

Not in love with a dated, brown dresser? Why not make it more brown? That's the tack Ama Ryllis took to liven up this piece for her daughter's bedroom. 

Everybody has at least one piece of old furniture in their attic, but how often do you actually do something with it? Lacker was rooting around in his and found this vintage chair from the 1970s. It was in decent shape, with a metal base and plywood seat. See how he gave it a second life, after the jump.

Got a little space in your backyard for an out building? Want to build a little getaway structure outside the city? Then a yurt may be just what you're looking for. These simple structures have been around for a long time and they're gaining new popularity with easy build kits.

Before my husband and I bought our house, the real estate developer covered the beat up original floors upstairs with low quality carpet. I've hated it every day we've lived here, and this Saturday we got fed up and tore it out. Doing it felt great!

Here we go! Our longest-running annual event is on deck. Small Cool 2013 is less than a week away and to celebrate, I've put together a gallery of all of our previous winners, from the man who was our first triumphant victor (and is now one of our talented contributors!) to our most recent prize-winning small spaces (one of which is shown above). Enjoy this visit to the Small Cool Hall of Fame and get ready for Small Cool 2013… 

If you need some simple storage for your garden but don't quite need a potting bench, this eco-minded Etsy how-to upcycles a wooden pallet into outdoor shelving.

If you're dragging your feet on starting a get-fit-for-the-summer exercise routine, maybe this is just the push you need. Take your tunes with you on the road or treadmill with this DIY cell phone arm band made using a plastic place mat and a pair of hair bands. The arm band can be customized to fit even the tallest and smallest cell phone or music player, all without any sewing. Hurrah!

We've got plenty of these little LEGO minifigures sitting around, and currently they are lined precariously on my son's dresser, falling over every time we get out a new pair of shorts. I love this DIY shelf that can house the little buggers while still allowing kids access to them for play.