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s. Most of us use them everyday, but we also forget to consider the design of our paper towel holder. But why ignore the look of something we use so often? Today I wanted to share an easy project that will add some style to your kitchen, using two of the trendiest materials of late – leather and wood. Here’s what you’ll need for your chic leather and wood paper under cabinet paper towel holder: A 13.5″ long dowel rod that is 1″ thick 2 pieces of leather, 2″x8″ Bendable wire Wire cutters Scissors Command Strips that hold up to 12 lbs....
Basic Buying Guide For Decorative ADA Grab Bar
s We understand how you want to live life comfortably as you take on disability and challenge it, on a day-to-day basis. Much more so if you have loved ones who have disabilities. You will want to safeguard your home down to the inch for them. Image by Jeff Kingma from Pixabay At the same time, retaining that aspect of “home” even in utilising safety devices, especially in the bathroom, is central to your buying decisions. Image by Jeff Kingma from Pixabay For decorative grab bars, you can review this simplified buying guide as you plan on what grab bars...
Wood is a very versatile material for any woodworking project
It can be used for crafts, DIY home decor projects, and even jewelry DIYs. Wood can be painted, stained, or left unfinished. The possibilities are endless! But what if you need inspiration for some small woodworking projects, what are the things to make with wood? Check out this article for DIY ideas to try. Our favorite DIY wood projects Below are 50 DIY wood projects that will help you step up your style game. 1. Wood Bead Necklace Dress up any old outfit with one of these stunning, whimsical wood bead necklaces. You’ll need some leather, wooden beads and paint...
Living space and rental come together in this Brooklyn brownstone renovation
“After” photos by Kate Glicksberg for Sweeten Homeowners: Bellamy, an executive at The GAP, and Zak, a senior environmental scientist, posted their project on Sweeten Where: Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York Primary renovation: Three stories of a 2,400-square-foot Brooklyn brownstone Notable: Swapping the positions of their renovated garden rental and owners’ duplex Result: Better functionality for the two-family building Sweeten general contractor Sweeten’s role: Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering advice, support, and financial protection—at no cost to the homeowner. Guest post by Sweeten homeowner Bellamy Finding their circa 1900 Brooklyn brownstone home After a grueling year-long...
If you have trouble using perishable food before it spoils, you’re certainly not alone
Approximately 133 billion pounds of food waste is generated in the U.S. each year, and a whopping 39 percent of Americans say they feel guilty about wasting food. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about two-thirds of household food waste is due to spoilage. So, to help you cut back on wasted food (and inflated grocery bills), Earth911 compiled this list of creative kitchen tools to help you keep food fresher, longer. And if you’re on a tight budget or would rather not buy new, we’ve also provided handy DIY alternatives for each of these fun, food-saving gadgets. This...