diy

My friend Jen posted this picture on facebook.  Until I read her post, "We are making trick-or-treat bags out of old T-shirts at the neighborhood party on Sat.", I had no idea what it was.  What a fantastic weekend project with your kids, they'll be excited to use them on Thursday (Halloween) and it's environmentally friendly.

Ever had your garage door spring suddenly snap?  Suddenly, there is no way for you to get your car out, as often times the door is too heavy to lift without the spring.  The old fashioned way of replacing the spring and winding it back for tension is pretty dangerous.  It involves winding bars that if slip could snap back and crack your skull or face open.   Well now there is an easier, safer way.

I had scrap books when I was young (which are now fading) and I joined the scrapping craze when that was trending (and was NOT that creative).  I'm loving the idea of the Smash Books.  If you have a freshman either starting junior high or college, this a fantastic way to capture their start of a fantastic journey and not just with pictures.

Many people have a room in their house that has that hideous wood paneling in it.  At one point, people must have thought this looked good, because back in the 70's everyone was doing it.   Now, it's out of style and you want to get rid of it.

Whether you're tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the DIY route is a great alternative to storebought treats. And even though she'll love anything you get her, she'll definitely notice -- and appreciate -- the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother's Day this year. Below, a few instructional videos on how to make creative Mother's Day gifts from