Category Archives: Home made

Turn an Old Ladder into a Wall Pot Rack – DIY

Cost, Skills, Tools: The cost of this job can vary greatly based on how and where you find the materials. We spent fifty bucks on the set of antique solid copper pots at an auction. The ladder section came from … Continue reading

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Winter Recipe | Hearty Ham and Bean Soup

Stick-to-your ribs good, and a filling, healthy meal. Make a pot over the weekend and reheat for dinner during the week. Continue reading

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Make a Chalkboard Menu for Your Freezer – DIY – Organize Your Life

Cost, Time, and Skills: For this project, I used a thin piece of oak plywood ($10-$20) leftover from our stereo console rebuild, some chalkboard paint ($10 for a quart), and some cedar 1×2 lumber ($5-$10) for the frame. I used … Continue reading

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