When it comes to tackling home improvement, there are plenty of projects that are ideal for homeowners to take on themselves. Some people may dislike having strangers in their home along with the expense it requires to hire contractors. However, there are some types of projects that do demand a professional touch. The following…
Want to show your love for nature to all and sundry? Why not try this simple DIY project? It is a great way to recycle your old wine corks. The planters are easy to make and only require a few supplies. If you have many wine corks, you can make as many planters as you…
Entry #3373, March 28, 2014 Spring has finally arrived and I am really excited to decorate my home with fresh spring flowers. A bunch of sweet-smelling spring flowers is a great way to add color to your home. They also add an element of freshness and instantly do away with the winter blues. But what…
Entry #2318, April 20, 2013 Happy DIY Saturday! Now that spring is here – we are all looking for ways to spend more time outside. Have you thought about building a porch swing? Image via: Dishfunctional Designs Today’s DIY Saturday will help you transform a chair into a porch swing! Watch a Craftsman video on building…
Entry #2260, April 3, 2013 Working a DIY project on weekends is definitely worthwhile. It doesn’t really matter how much efforts you exerted to complete each task. But what matters the most is the joy and fulfillment that it brings after completion. It’s always a different feeling to see something you did than the…
Entry #2125, February 20, 2013 Most of us love to have furniture within our homes, offices, kid’s areas etc. But have you ever received or purchased a dresser that wasn’t exactly what you liked, such as a family heirloom? You can either hide it, somehow get rid of it, or (personal favorite) remodel or revamp…
Guest Blogger #660, Entry #1570, September 7, 2012 Choosing power tools can seem like a daunting task. There are a bewildering variety of different tools available, each with its own specialised function, strengths and weaknesses. In fact, if you’re just buying a core set of power tools for doing some DIY work around the home,…
Guest Blogger #603, Entry #1415, July 26, 2012 So you’ve decided that you’re finally ready to gut your outdated and non-functional kitchen and replace it with the gleaming, modern temple of culinary delights that you’ve been dreaming of in a renovated kitchen. Or perhaps you’re ready to remove the peeling, bordello wallpaper and ruby red…
Entry #1367, July 6, 2012 Since 2009, Stagetecture has developed over 100 DIY Saturdays. Last week was DIY Saturday #105 and I started realizing that Stagetecture readers worldwide have tons of Do it Yourself or DIY experience and projects they’d probably love to share. So whether you are a blogger, writer, or just a home…
Guest Blogger #337, Entry #909, January 20, 2012 Despite the fact that the housing market is currently ideal for buyers, with low prices allowing many to get into bigger and better properties than they could have imagined just a few years ago, many homeowners still have to settle for fixer-upper opportunities that require a little…
Entry #868, December 30, 2011 Best of 2011 – #2 5 Ways to Prepare for a DIY Weekend During the Week We continue with Stagetecture’s Best of 2011! At the #2 spot is dedicated to all of you DIY’ers who are trying to find ways to make your home remodeling project take less time, money, energy,…
Guest Blog #207, Entry #697, October 10, 2011 There are plenty of ways to improve the value of your home whether you want to sell up or just invest some money into the place that you live. Of course building an extension is the obvious strategy, but that isn’t exactly practical or affordable for the…