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DIY
Decoupage a chest of drawers
It's easy and rewarding to rescue an old piece of furniture and upcycle it with a coat of paint and some decoupage. in the past we've decoupaged dining chairs, lampshades and even kitchen cabinet doors, but I wanted a set of drawers for ...
Fashion
DIY t-shirt scarf
Got an old pile of t-shirts lying around? We have the perfect project for you! This look is easy, cute, and FREE. We’ll teach you how to make scarfs out of your old t-shirts with no sewing involved! Here’s how – or check out our ...
Fashion
The lowdown on mineral makeup
Mineral makeup has become the topic of discussion in the makeup world in the last several years. Now, women are eager to know what the ingredients and reasons are behind this makeup’s hype. What are the benefits? • Coverage that is ...
Fashion
Top 10 Homemade Face Scrubs and Masks
Here is a list of our 10 favorite homemade face masks and scrubs. These recipes all use basic ingredients that can be found in your pantry! 1. Lemon-Honey Face Scrub To remove dead skin, retain and provide moisturizing benefits, and ...
DIY
Update your kitchen cupboards with sticky back plastic
Painting your kitchen cabinets is a really cheap and easy way to refresh your kitchen. But think wider than painting a single colour... you can have loads of fun in the kitchen with different effects. Try lots of different colours ...
Garden
How to make a self-watering pot out of an old plastic bottle
As much as we all try not to use plastic bottles, there are always some knocking around. These self-watering plant pots are a great way of upcycling your old plastic bottles to help you save water. You will need x Plastic ...
Household
Saving water in the kitchen
There are plenty of ways to save water in the kitchen. Not only is this eco friendly but it can also cut your metred water bills. Choose A or A+ appliances A or A+ rated washing machines and dishwashers use less energy and water than ...
Household
How to revive an old tablecloth
We all have those moments when the red wine gets spilt or the tomato sauce is dribbled across the table cloth. These sorts of stains usually spell the end of the tablecloth, but with a little creativity and some well placed appliqué, ...
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