Strapped for cash? Moving in a new place and lacking proper furniture? Then the Cheap Bed Substitute DIY project will come to our rescue. Get an alternative to a bed for just 10 bucks. Its as strong as a regular bed, environmentally friendly and you instantly have 10 boxes worth of storage space under your bed! Details
Why splurge your hard earned money on a bed, when you can make onE right at home. All you need is some basic technical know how and loads of time. The Hybrid Pipe Bed can be attempted at home and all you need to do is follow the instructions here.
Don’t throw those wine bottles away as you can reuse them as decoration items. Check out the vintage wine bottles which are on sale on
Make your own throw pillows and lounge around in style. The best part? Its not tough at all and you need is some basic sewing skills. Materials: Sewing machine Needle and thread Fabric (any size, any shape, any kind) Trim (optional) Fluff or stuffing or filling, whatever suits your fancy. (the pillows featured here were filled with beanbag Styrofoam, but you can use anything) Dressmaker pins (any basic sewing pins) Scissors Rest of the instructions
Personally I love vinyl objects since they are the epitome of coolin my humble opinion. The Vinyl table mats will add a touch of style in your dining room and even make you feel like a rock star. Learn how you can make them here.
Make a contemporary trash can from paper. Yes it can be done and we really like Codeco’s approach. To make this little wonder, a single sheet of paper was cut out, then folded into form and glued together. You can in fact download the template at their website and make your own trash can.
Make cool Vinyl Record Bookends in less than five minutes and show off your love for music and books. This is what you would need: vinyl records – scratched or simply unwanted records are easily available for free, small 7″ ones will work better for smaller books flat bottomed heat resistant container kettle or pot for boiling water block of wood (optional). Read the rest of the instructions
Coffee addicts can now show off their love for the java beans by making a piece of art. The striking coffee cup sphere lamp not only looks good, promotes recycling but also encourages you to drink the good stuff as much as possible! Things you will need: 300+ cups -a stapler with staples -electric wire with socket -energy-efficient lamp -pinbolds -big washer -small washers -a heatsource (a lighter or something like that) -A sharp metal pen (for instance a scriber) with the thickness of the wir
Who doesn’t love bath bombs? In fact now you can make them at home and have some cute fun in the bath. This is what you’ll need: - 4 ounces (114g) Baking Soda - 2 ounces (57g) Citric Acid - 2 ounces (57g) Corn Starch - 2 ounces (57g) Epsom Salts - 2 teaspoons Water - 1/2 teaspoon Fragrance (I used orange) - 1 tablespoon Oil ( I used Coconut Oil) - 1 or 2 drops of food color (1 yellow and 1 red to get orange) Follow all the instructions
I want candy! No, I am not breaking into the pop song but just stating what the heart desires. Thats why I love the Secret Coffee Cup Candy Dispenser which makes sure no one gets their grubby hands on your candy! The candy from the cup only comes out when you twist the sleeve. You’ll need: A grande size cup A tall size cup A lid A sleeve A razor or knife A pencil and marker A hot glue gun Candy! Rest of the instructions
