Introduction Determine dimensions and design Determine the height of the work table by deciding if you want to stand or sit on it. The common height of a sitting workbench is 30 inches. Step 1 Cut the wood Cut four legs. Die the top of each leg. The workbench will be assembled in two large

Adam Christian and John Volturo had just six weeks to remodel a makeshift home into their dream home. The reason for the tight deadline? The couple was expecting twins. To help them make room for babies in record time, they called in home remodeling expert Laurie March. The Pacific Palisades, Calif

Introduction Watch an overview video Step 1 Gather your materials and tools glass brick latex-based mortar backing board spatula spackling sandpaper interior painting rollers and caps brushes painters tape floor sander varnish laminate replacement boards toggle bar Ductless hea

Start by scrubbing the rust lightly with a wire brush. Scrub hard enough to remove any rust flakes, but be careful not to scratch the paint (unless the rust is so bad that the furniture needs to be repainted). If there are rust spots but no scale, dip a very fine steel wool pad in kerosene and bru

Introduction Watch an overview video Step 1 Tools and materials tablecloths bar stools sofa table folding banquet table ottomans Wooden pallet Legs made with hardware skill saw Electric drill wood screws Sandpaper decorative pillows Round folding tables Armless folding chairs r

Step 1 Deconstruct the doors Remove the garage doors from the supports that travel along the track. It will help to place shim blocks under the door to relieve some of the pressure from the supports (Image 1). Using the screw fasteners, remove the bolts from the brackets (Image 2) and sli

What do you get when you combine a lamp that has seen better days, a sheet of colored wrapping paper, and some decorative trimmings? A renewed lamp, of course.! Materials and tools: Antique lamp with a paper shade. fabric to cover the screen hot glue iron scissors Gift Wrap permanent marker

Materials and tools: 3/4 yards of 1/8 or 1/4 ribbon (for the center) 1-1/4 yards from 1 to 2 (for petals) Needle thread to match the ribbon Heavy gauge wire stem cut into 12 to 18 lengths floral ribbon Silk or velvet sheets. glue Directions: 1. To create the center of the flower, cut 1/8 or

Materials and tools: 10 garden drip pan old spoon mixing bucket Quikrete sand mix 1 small screen piece, slightly smaller than the drip pan craft wood stick Water work gloves (optional) petroleum jelly Embellishments:marbles, pebbles/stones, shells, beads, flat marbles/gems, small mosaics,

Plumbing pipe never looked so good! PVC pipe is a craftsmans friend:its tough, cheap, weather resistant, and easy to work with. B. Original hostess Michele Beschen puts this humble plumbing fixture to work on her patio with an elevated planter made of PVC. Its a great way to bring her plants up to

Most furniture that is more than six months old will need something fixed, and people dont realize that most basic repairs are pretty simple. Here are some ways to do quick fixes on wooden furniture. Loose rungs on the chair should always be fixed as no one wants to sit on the chair and go to the g

Materials and tools craft paper or paper bags high density foam roller acrylic paint Flowtrol Paint Conditioner paint tray Newspaper Dressler Templates:Diamond Tile #137, Fern #612 blue painters tape pencil Wire to form a wire word or a ready-made wire greeting. Steps: 1. Protect your wor

Debbie Wolfe Terrazzo is a hot decoration trend. Typically used in floor or wall treatments, terrazzo also appears in accessories. Terrazzo is made from pieces of marble, quartz, granite, or glass in a matrix of concrete or epoxy resin. The chips can be any size, and the matrix and aggregate can be

Materials and tools: hand garden pruners needle nose pliers gloves Kudzu and wisteria vines, used for weaving. grape vines to build frames Steps: 1. When making the random weave basket, youll start with a vine loop, which can be any diameter youre comfortable with. You just have to make sure t

Step 1 Sand the sideboard Sand the vanity to roughen the surface, which will help the paint adhere. Brush off the dust completely, then go over the dresser with a tack cloth to pick up any of the finer particles that remain. Step 2 Apply Primer and Paint. Apply a quality primer to the d

Materials and tools: utility scissors or shears Colored Aluminum Beverage Cans envelope closures awl hammer Metal rods or small wooden blocks. non-permanent marker steel wool glue gun fine gauge wire Steps: 1. Wash empty cans and let them dry. Use utility snips or shears to remove the top

What do you do with mountains of spare plastic bags? Recycle them, of course. Simply collect the bags, cut them into strips and weave. This knitted bag is an easy project once you get used to working with the different textures of plastic. The simple handle is made from a leather strap, wound throug

Experience Level:Beginner Materials and tools Refreshment tables:washed and cleaned, approximately 20 Elastic cord - two lengths, each approximately 12 small binder clips Optional:accounts Steps: Note: You need to work with an even number of rings and make sure the center ring at the top pop-up

Instead of putting them in the recycling bin, recycle those plastic containers by making an outdoor trellis out of an old ladder. Once youve got the hang of it, youll find plenty of ways to use bottles. Materials and tools: Empty plastic bottles, water or juice. old ladder heat gun heavy gloves

Lucie rowe Plexiglas is a great jewelry medium:its colorless, versatile, and easy to work with, which means you can make it work with just about anything. You can cut it, drill it, even heat it and bend it to fit your needs. Cuff Bracelet 1. Cut a piece of 1/8 plexiglass a little over 6 long. Adju