Make your own fabric lamps and save some money in the process. Just follow the instructions at this post on instructables and show your creative side.

Materials:

1. Fabric – 1/2 yard will be plenty
2. Fusible Interfacing – Optional. If you use a heavy fabric you don’t need this. I used a thin cotton.
3. Matching Thread
4. Polyfill
5. Lampshade (not pictured)
6. Light bulb (not pictured)
7. (1) Fence Post Cap – This will be the base of the lamp.
8. (1) All Thread Lamp Pipe Kit , 12″ – This kit will include the 2 washers and 2 nuts you will need.
9. (1) 8′ Lamp Cord Set
10. (1) Lighting Fixture Socket
11. (4) Adhesive Feet – For base of lamp to allow for cord clearance

Tools:

1. Pattern, which you can download here
2. Sewing Machine or Needle
3. Straight Pins
4. Scissors
5. Screwdriver
6. Wrench
7. Iron (not pictured)
8. Ironing Board (not pictured)

DIY: Make Your Own Fabric Lamp

One of the things that we should all pay attention these days would be our plumbing fixtures. Aside from the fact that water is slowly being scarce, rising utilities expense is another area we can really address, particularly to the last drop of water.

To some, one drop would not mean much but did you know that if you leave leaky faucets as they are, they can grow worse? Sometimes, just one faucet fixture can make a difference and while many would leave it to be attended later on, it would be best to address them in their early stages.

Besides all you need is a wrench and a new faucet. Some would go to the extent of changing the rubber fittings or washers to save on cost and it can really stop the dripping water. Here are some careful steps to go about it:

1. Shut down the main bulb of your water source
2. Loosen the faucet fixture
3. Get some Teflon and wrap it around the new fitting and then twist it slowly towards the pipe where the old one was at.
4. Tighten it with the use of a vise grip or a wrench.
5. Turn on the bulb and check for leaks.

Also, if you don’t feel like being a Mr. Handyman, there are always plumbers who can do it for you for a minimal fee.

Check Faucets and Plumbing Fixtures