December 3, 2012
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How to Reuse Old Newspapers

newspaper-vaseSomehow my home is always cluttered with old newspapers, although I’m not subscribed to even one issue. I used to throw away or recycle them, but then I began to wonder if there is some other way that I can reuse them. And then I found the new home décor trend, called upcycle. So instead of getting rid of the newspapers and throwing them to waste, now I transform and find a new function for them. (more…)

November 19, 2012
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DIY or YDI

DIY-home-improvementProbably many of you have already heard the abbreviation DIY, which stands for do-it-yourself. There are thousands ideas online for DIY projects – from making a bunny toy from a sock to big home improvements. But have you heard of the YDI concept? It stands for you-do-it and means that instead of doing something on your own you can hire a professional to handle the job. (more…)

June 26, 2012
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Building a Stone Planter

The addition of a stone planter to your drive or yard entrance is an excellent way to draw attention to your garden and house and impress all your visitors and passers by. A stone planter might seem like an engineering and masonry achievement but in fact, if you have the basic skills, the materials which are not many at all and the necessary space, then you got it made.

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