Simple Scallops ~ For beautiful shelf edging, punch 4″-diameter circles from book pages. Fold each one in half, and overlap them along a shelf edge, using upholstery tacks to secure. By-the-Book Wreath ~ Give book pages a dramatic redo with frilly, border-punched edges. Folded and stacked strips round it out. Roll It Up Vase ~ … More Page Turner ~ Use Those Old Books for Crafts

Floral Stencil ~ Give a plain wood floor new spark with a floral motif. If you don’t want to commit to painting your wood floor, follow the same instructions, but apply the stencil to a vinyl mat or floorcloth instead. Butterfly Pillow ~ Create a whimsical pillow with inked-on butterflies. Find a pattern you love, … More DIY Stencil Projects

Poufs are all the rage these days, the basic construction of the pouf is really easy ~ if you can sew a straight line with a sewing machine, you can make one of these. Trust me!! To make this, you’ll need:2 yards of fabric ~ all the same print or coordinating piecesfoam, egg-crate style or … More How To Make a Floor Pouf

With all the awesome designs out there today, use the new generation of specialty tapes to dress up everyday objects and create decor that’s pretty and playful. Reuse, Rethink, Recraft ~ Recycle a smooth glass bottle that formerly held your flavored tea or iced coffee. Cover the bottle with thick strips of colored tape, then … More Decorate with Tape

Open Cabinetry for LessLove the look of open shelving but not able to rip out cabinets? Remove the doors, then paint or wallpaper the backs of the cabinets with a contrasting color. Give It the SlipDon’t spend money on an expensive new ottoman. Instead, give an old one new life with a simple slipcover. Most … More Clever Decor and Design Ideas Under $50

Display a Great Collection on a Dining Room Table ~ In the living room an elm plank table, which can double as a dining table, dramatically displays a collection of Chinese porcelains. The pieces don’t have to exactly match, but they do have to play together well. Hang an Interior Curtain ~ In the kitchen … More 9 Quick Home Decorating Ideas

Sweet Sock ArtThis memento from your tot’s early days will help you remember her teeny tiny tootsies long after she’s graduated to shoes.You Will Need: foam core, shadow box (this is 20 inches square), colorful fabric or paper, duct tape, 6 to 10 baby socks, glue dots, card stock and marker 1. Cut the foam … More Easy-to-Make Family Craft Keepsakes

1. Best: A new steel entry doorCost: $1,137Resale value: $974 Payback: 86%Replacing your front door with a stout, 20-gauge steel entry door is the standout improvement project.The best steel doors are surprisingly good-looking. They add a sense of security to a home, which is undoubtedly why homebuyers value them so highly. A 20-gauge replacement door … More 5 Best & Worst Remodeling Jobs For Your Real Estate Money

Cupcake Liner as Drip Catcher~ Before serving that Popsicle, slip the stick through a foil liner to catch drips and keep hands from getting sticky. Earrings as Pushpins ~ Face it: That long-lost earring is probably gallivanting with a wayward sock in Ye Olde Land of Misplaced Items. (What a stud!) Let its lonely, abandoned … More 21 Amazing New Uses For Old Things