Remember when we featured Martha Stewart’s DIY Wine Rack project last year? Do you love to collect shoes but do not know where to place them? Well, you might need to customize your own shoe rack just to accommodate your growing shoe collection. Good thing that there is a quick and easy way to make a stylish shoe rack, and it will make a great DIY project this weekend.

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This project can be done in just a couple of hours. It is definitely easy to make and it will be a great addition to your home in a foyer for your kids or in your bedroom corner.

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Materials Needed

PVC Pipe   4 – 6 inches diameter

PVC Solvent Cement

Hack Saw

Sand Paper

Paint

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Directions

• Cut the PVC pipe to about 1.5 feet in length. In case you have longer shoe sizes, feel free to adjust the length of your PVC. Just ensure to at least have a 2-inch allowance for your shoes size.
• Flatten the surface of the PVC especially the edges using your sand paper.
• Stick the PVC to your wall or from any area you intend to place this shoe rack. Use PVC solvent cement to attach the PVC, adjacent to the other. You can play with the arrangement for as long as you maintain the stability of each PVC rack.
• Paint your customized rack according to your color preference. You may use spray paint for fast application.

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Let the paint get dry before you place your shoes. You can have as many PVC holes or dividers as you want. You can also do this for your kid’s shoes. Just be creative in selecting where you decide to place the rack since this may be fixed and difficult to remove. This weekend DIY project will help you creative varying sizes from a wine rack to handy storage in your garage or mudroom!

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If you are trying to think of how to spend your weekend, how about creating DIY crafts that will beautify your interiors? Whether you want a decorative shadow box to hang flowers, or get rid of your boring lamp, Sunset magazine has a lot of great ideas! So before you say you are bored this weekend, use these helpful DIY crafts to beautify your home and give you a sense of accomplishment once you are done!

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Shadow-box Wall Vase

This is like having 3D artwork on your wall.  It’s an innovative way to make a twist out of your ordinary frame. The shadow-box serves as a protrude art where you can mix and match its style with your favorite flower arrangements. To do this, create a personalized shadow-box and paint it with a complimentary color to  your wall. Use nails to secure your frame. Then, you can add your floral arrangement in the shadow-box hole. Don’t forget to replace flowers on a regular basis. This craft is a beautiful way to bring nature to an area that might normally be gloomy – like an interior home office or bedroom.

Creative Lampshade

If you are tired of looking at your dull and plain lampshade, wait until you do some creative paper designs in it. This can be done in a few easy steps. First, replace your existing lampshade with a plain white color. If it’s already white, you just have to remove dust and dirt stuck in your shade. Next, lay down your design template in a white rice paper. Using a cutter or craft knife, trim your design carefully and accurately. Attach your design at the back of your shade using clear adhesive. Use a small amount of adhesive in each corner of your design so it won’t appear when lamp is turned on.

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Tabletop Twigscape

Cut twigs and branches to form an elegant tabletop design. The twigs and branches are artistically formed by nature which makes it very attractive when properly orchestrated at the center of your tabletop. For this craft, you need dried twigs and branches from your garden, durable base, pebbles, electric drill and wood glue. Start by forming your base using a wood. Depending on the size or dimension you wanted, cut the wood and form it accordingly. Drill some holes at the center that are enough to hold twigs and branches. Use wood glue to securely fasten the twigs. Scatter the pebbles onto the base to provide an artistic and natural look. What a great idea for a centerpiece on your dining table or kitchen bar.

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Spending a few hours to do these crafts during weekends will certainly boost the beauty of your home. Invite the whole family to work with you. These weekend crafts can be a great bonding activity for the whole family. Have a great weekend!

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Nowadays, several types of flooring materials for your patio are available to suit your style. Although flooring differs in style and sizes but then one of the important things to consider is the type of material you will use. This will definitely make a difference.

The type of material for the flooring of your patio depends on the location and climate of where you live. The area of your home your patio is located and what type of material fits your entertaining lifestyle. Also, take into account the cost of maintenance, durability and budget for the bricks that you intend to install.

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Some popular flooring materials for your patio include:

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Stone

This type of flooring material is long lasting. Stone flooring provides a natural look of your patio. If you intend to have this type of flooring, you have to anticipate a costly installation. The fact that stone flooring is typically expensive, you also have to pay a decent labor cost for people who have the expertise to install this type of material. But since this type is very durable and naturally attractive, expenses you have are all worth it!

Brick

This is one of the most popular flooring materials used for the patio. The main reason for this is because it is easy to install. Some do-it-yourself enthusiasts find this very practical and easy to maintain. It provides a conventional effect to your patio. It has a natural look of earth ground that when complemented with your garden will grasp a fabulous combination in the patio. You can also play with your creativity to style your bricks according to how you want it to look like.

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Tile

Tile gives an extraordinary elegance and neatness to a patio. But you have to ensure that it is designed for outdoor use. This is very important to prevent an accident caused by a slippery floor. An outdoor tile is designed to avoid this. The tiles provide a comfortable walkway. You can also choose from various designs, sizes and colors that will suit the style you want.

This may be an added cost to your budget but will certainly enhance the comfort and elegance of your patio. In the end, you will realize that everything is worth more than what you paid for.

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