DIY Archive

First, heat the dent for about 30 seconds with a hairdryer held six inches away. After that, apply cold air to it. Within a minute or so, the dent should disappear due to the sudden transition from hot to cold. If you know …

Making a “Butterfly” 3D end grain cutting board. Optical illusion. 3D effect. If you know someone who might like this, please click “Share!”

For years, an old yellow camper sat in a field, totally ignored, unnoticed by most passersby. After all, there was probably nothing inside but some dust and maybe some old broken furniture. At least, that was the assumption. Finally, someone’s curiosity got the …

For most of us, decorating a home is a great way to let your personality shine! Minimalists might go for light wood and plain walls, while somebody with a more elaborate instinct might prefer lush carpets and tons of knickknacks. Some folks even …

Growing up, I was a walking, talking prune. Every year, all summer long, if you needed to find me, you’d know to look no further than our little pool. The only thing that could drag me out were trips to the bathroom, a …

When I think of home renovations, I tend to think of fancy upgrades: Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sweeping staircases are usually the first additions that come to my mind (no doubt due to all those thousand-dollar makeovers I’ve seen on TV). …

Jimelle Levon hasn’t had it easy growing up. When he was in fifth grade, he and his mother were relegated to living in a homeless shelter. This didn’t sour Jimelle, it lit a fire in him. He knew the only way to better …