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One flea market lamp, three DIY shades

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....

How to use ordinary objects in extraordinary ways

Use ordinary objects in extraordinary ways

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

 

DIY for the Home & Garden

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...

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