Do It Yourself Household
In your house, things break, holidays creep up out of nowhere, and your kid’s school projects are getting more complicated every year (a model medieval castle, really?). The community here can help!
From improving your home’s heating efficiency to building a DIY mudroom, DIY household projects are a way to problem solve and express your creativity. They can also bring your family closer together; partner with your kids to make a DIY Lectern or teach your kids to sew.
Doing it yourself is a skill that requires perseverance, dedication, and a little help from Molly Green! Browse more DIY articles below.
Heating Helps
by Dena Wood I am blessed to live in a lovely, large home built in the late 1800s. Though there are many benefits to living in such a home, there are more than a few pitfalls as well. One such pitfall is the cost of heating a home that is poorly insulated and drafty. We …
Are You Fix-It Impaired?
My mother and I were supposed to focus on housework, anyway, and leave the fixin’ stuff to the menfolk. So we did. That’s how I came to be “fix-it impaired.” And that’s why I decided to try and change.
How to Create a Clean, Green, Toxin Free Home Environment
By Dr. Marie-Claire Moreau Imagine living in a place where abundant natural resources and infinite freedom come together in perfect harmony. Imagine waking to the steamy scent of a tropical ocean forest and drifting off to the sound of the ocean under a million stars at night. Our family lived in such a magical place …
How to Remove Rust & Season an Old Cast Iron Skillet
Learn how to care for your cast iron and revive rusty pans!
When You Should Not Attempt DIY Home Improvement [Test]
Take this quiz to determine whether or not you should attempt that next DIY project.
Back Door Mudroom for Under $100 – DIY Ideas
Creating an organized space doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Discover how to design your own for less than $55.
5 Benefits of Learning to Sew
If you haven’t yet learned to sew, consider the benefits of creating your own clothing, decorative items, and gifts.
DIY Lectern – Make a Lectern from Cardboard
Have you ever been in a situation where you were called upon to speak in public and there was no lectern for your notes? Now you can make your own.
How to Upcycle Towels – Give Your Towels New Life
Instead of tossing that frayed or thinning bath towel, give it new life as dishtowels or washcloths.