I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Delta Faucet. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. One easy way to update the look of your bathroom is to replace the toilet. Don't worry, you don't need to be a plumber to know how to replace a toilet - it's an easy DIY project to tackle on the weekend. A Delta Corrente toilet is a sleek-looking upgrade. It comes with an EZ Out Removal Kit ...
Do It Yourself
Shop Floor and Decor Before Your Next DIY Project ~ Low Price Flooring
My husband and I didn't become do-it-yourselfers until we bought our first home that needed a little bit of TLC to bring it up to livable standards. The minute the keys to our new home got handed to us, we drove straight over and proceeded to rip out every bit of the old, ugly, disgusting, stinky carpet. No matter that it was 9 o'clock at night on a snowy, freezing December night. We were ready to start the biggest home flooring renovation ...
DIY: $5 and 5 Minutes to Update Your Kitchen and Bathroom Hardware
Do you want to know a simple and frugal way to give your kitchen and bathroom a quick new look? Instead of spending money to buy all new drawer pulls and cabinet knobs, just change the color of the hardware with spray paint. It takes about $5 and 5 minutes to update your kitchen and bathroom hardware. The $5 goes towards buying a can of spray paint. Tip: You may want to splurge the extra dollar or two and buy the brand of spray paint with the ...
DIY Hair Bow Holder Tutorial ~ That Used To Be a Picture Frame?!
This easy DIY project is a cute way to organize and display your hair bow collection. It's also a great way to repurpose an old picture frame. Check for frames around your house or browse your local thrift store for cheap frames. The funkier the frame, the better! Materials and Supplies Needed: Picture Frame Ribbon Paint Hot Glue Gun Note: Once you pick your frame, you won't need any of the "extras" like the glass or the cardboard ...
DIY: How To Make Alphabet Rocks (Kid-Friendly Craft)
What child doesn't love to play with rocks? This is one of the cutest ways I have seen to help kids learn the alphabet. It would also be a fun way to learn how to spell simple words. Pull out the paints and help your child create their very own Alphabet Rocks with this DIY: Rock Your Alphabet tutorial from Momtastic. Photo Courtesy of Momtastic. ...
Do It Yourself: How to Make Homemade Deodorant {Recipes}
I have been using all-natural deodorants for a couple of years now. The aluminum found in many conventional deodorants has been linked to breast cancer. SCARY! I like to know that only healthy ingredients go into the products that I use every day on my skin. So...guess what has found its way onto my To Do list? Yes, that's right! I plan to try to make my own deodorant. There are tons of recipes out there - but I have collected a few that seem ...
Do It Yourself ~ How To Make an Upcycled T-shirt Tote Bag
I have tons of old t-shirts collecting dust in my drawers. I just can't seem to part with them, even though I haven't worn them for years. Now I can put them to good use when I recycle them into a handy shopping bag using this tutorial from More Design Please. Check out this article including full instructions on how to Make an Upcycled T-shirt Tote Bag. (photo from More Design Please) ...
How To Make Organic Yogurt in a Crockpot! (Recipe)
It's true: You CAN make your own organic yogurt in a CROCKPOT! Welcome to Part Two of Eco-Friendly Friday: Yogurt edition. And don't forget to check out Part One: Nancy's Yogurt (Review). My family loves to eat yogurt, which can get pricey when you start adding up the cost per cup. I have been looking at yogurt makers for awhile now, trying to decide if I should splurge for one. In the meantime, I have found directions on How To Make Yogurt in ...