Home Decor Tips

A Sewing Renaissance Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:36:23 EDT

On the heels of knitting, sewing is the latest traditional craft to make a huge comeback.

Reinvent your stuff: 20 fun DIY projects Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:36:53 EDT

Create great new uses for things you already own

Kitchen Makeover on a Budget Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:15:29 EDT

An affordable kitchen makeover

Top 7 Kitchen Makeovers Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:15:21 EDT

7 easy and affordable kitchen renovations

3 Bathroom Renovations Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:15:07 EDT

Bathroom makeovers that are easy, affordable and beautiful

Live Like a Caveman for $300,000 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:52:17 EDT

A Missouri family has spent the last five years building their home inside a cave. From the inside, you'd never guess that the cozy three-bedroom house is nestled between 50-foot thick stone walls.

U.S. Post Office Becomes First-Class Home Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:51:29 EDT

See how a Kentucky homeowner put her personal stamp on a dusty 1930s post office and turned it into a luxurious, comfortable place to live.

When to Repair and When to Replace Home Appliances Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:45:04 EDT

With the economic downturn, our inclination is to make-do with what we have--including repairing (versus replacing) appliances and other household items. We consulted appliance experts for advice about when to cut your losses and buy new, and when to invest in what you already have.

A Modern Take on Old-Fashioned Skills Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:40:48 EDT

These days, when saving money is like the new black, we're realizing that the generations that came of age in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s may have been on to something with their penny pinching. However, it's more than just a weak economy driving this new trend of creative thrift for many women.

Easy and Affordable DIY Projects from Craftynest.com Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:09 EDT

Sometimes craft instructions are just too complicated, expensive and time-consuming...cough, cough, Martha... but not on Craftynest.com. Founded in summer 2008 by graphic designer Monica Ewing, who has worked at hubs of inspiration like Real Simple and Sunset, Craftynest features projects that are easy, affordable and doable--the whole definition of DIY. See our favorites here.