Tag Archives: diy project

Build a Custom Two-Tiered Flower Planter – DIY – Add Curb Appeal

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Robert

Cost, Equipment, and Skills: This project cost $230 in materials and dirt, plus another $80 in flowers from the farmer’s market. We used a mitre chop saw, a drill/driver, a circular saw, a level, a staple gun, and a sawzall. … Continue reading →

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Turn an Old Ladder into a Wall Pot Rack – DIY

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Robert

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

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Robert

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 →