Say goodbye to boring old keyrings. This DIY Swiss army style “keychain” is not only practical, but it makes quite a fashion statement too Visit the link from our friends over at Make.com for the step-by-step details.
Homemade Bubble Bath Recipe
If you’re looking for that “Calgon take me away” experience, without having to actually go out an buy bubble bath, then check out this homemade bubble bath recipe. All it takes is liquid glycerin, unscented dish soap, salt and essential oil. Visit the link for the full details, proportions and tips for picking a great smelling essential oil. If you really want to get fancy, find a decorative bottle at your favorite discount store.
Crown Molding Jig
Crown molding projects can be a finicky pain, especially if you’re not used to working with it. Our friend Rob over at A Concord Carpenter has a great hack for taking some of the pain and slop out of typical crown cutting: a crown molding jig. Visit the link for details on how to make the jig and get perfect crown cuts every time.
Duct Tape Screw Holder
If you need to remove screws and then replace them, getting them lost among the other loose materials is all too easy. Avoid lost screws by pushing them into a piece of duct tape and taping them to your screw gun or project.
DIY Birch Vase
This is a simple woodworking project that just about anyone at all handy can do. Cut a fairly straight piece of birch to your desired length/height for the vase. Then use a forstner, spade or tri-flute style bit to bore out the center of the wood, leaving at least 1.5 inches at the bottom, particularly if you’re not using a forstner bit. Great for your own home decor or as an inexpensive, beautiful custom gift.
DIY Custom Hand Towels
Whether you’re looking to do monograms or pithy sayings, stenciling letters and words with laundry marker or fabric paint can turn flour sack towels high-end.
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