Ever have your favorite water bottle suddenly spring a leak? I have. My latest leak was about 2 inches from the top of the bottle. I could probably go without filling it to the very top, but why should I be deprived of the final ounces of my Raspberry Tea drink mix? Here’s a quick and easy fix for your leaky bottle: wax! Continue reading » » » »

Unlike the headboard ideas in the series Seriously Cheap and Easy Headboard Decorations (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4), this DIY headboard fits the more conventional definition of a headboard. It can stand as a piece of furniture behind the head of the bed. Best of all, it’s easy to make and easy on the wallet. Continue reading » » » »

Many people already know about using kraft paper or brown bags as a wall treatment. I once did a nice leathery texture on my dining room walls with the technique. However, I wanted something different for my kitchen, and what I wanted was stripes, lots and lots of stripes. Instead of using kraft paper, I decided to use… Continue reading » » » »

Short on headboard ideas? This Seriously Cheap series shows some easy decoration ideas to add a bit of pizazz to that space above the head of your bed. Each of these ideas can be used as the headboard alone, or as an added touch to the wall area at the head of the bed. “DIY Homemade Tiles.”

Got squeaky doors and out of the good ol’ stand-by WD-40? While the “WD” is good for just about everything, you might not have a can of it on hand for every new wretched noise your old hinges begin to make. In those cases, there are numerous handy-dandy quick-fix substitutes you may already have around the house. Continue reading » » » »

I’m an artist, but not an artsy artist. What’s the difference? I’m pretty decent with tools that really guide me along and fill in the blanks. I’m no freehander and can’t seem to come up with concepts that flow well from my brain to the canvas. For that to happen, I need special assistance, especially from tools such as Artrage. Continue reading » » » »