Do It Yourself Projects

One flea market lamp, three DIY shades

Finding a whimsical vintage lamp at a flea market can be great, but what if it doesn't have a shade? You might find something off-the-rack....

Learn how ordinary, unassuming household items have hidden superpowers. We scoured cleaning guides, magazines and the Internet, along with...

Make your own eco-friendly cleaning products Instead of cluttering your house with harmful household cleansers, use these ten tips to make your own.	Weekend wasters struggle with DIY home-repair jobs When her husband decided to fix a leaky pipe in the bathroom in their West Hills home, Ethel Brook, 78, watched his progress with chin in...
A better bathroom on a budget Looking to upgrade a dated or dingy bathroom on a budget?	Home repair 101 Contractors have a name for those homeowners who dive into major home-improvement projects without first understanding the scope of the work...
Make a newspaper pot Seed-starting pots you make from newsprint are practically free. Because they break down quickly, you can plant them right in the garden,...	DIY: Safety valve kit provides washing machine leak protection When our neighbor had a near-flood, it got our attention.
DIY: Seeding lawn takes time, but it's worth it Seeding a lawn takes time, but it's considerably less expensive than laying sod. It's a good choice if you want to grow grass in a shaded...	DIY: Install solid shelving Keeping closets orderly and uncluttered is an ongoing challenge, even for those of us who are tidy. Like a garden, when a closet becomes...