DIY Chrome Apple Centerpiece
Dear Marc: I bought fake fruit (apples) from the dollar store to display in a wooden bowl on my table. I thought it looked great unt...
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DIY Jewelry Frame
Dear Marc: I want to create something special for my wife. While shopping at a boutique, we came across a unique jewelry holder. It...
DIY Scrapbook Pen Holder
Dear Marc: I found a box of tall holiday cans in the attic – the type that you would place treats in. I have no intention in using t...
DIY Designer Pegboard
Dear Marc: I turned my spare bedroom into a home office. I repurposed a few pieces of furniture and created an eclectic look. Howeve...
DIY Embellished Accent Pillow
Dear Marc: I want a fun project to do this weekend! I have these taupe pillow covers that could use a little TLC. Do you have a tech...
DIY Cottage Chic Desk
Dear Marc: We are having a great summer! The weather is perfect for cottage country. We have a quaint little cottage that has been i...
Decorative Wallpaper Band for a Mason Jar Vase
Dear Marc: Your DIY projects are the best! I have some leftover wallpaper from an accent wall I did in my living room. There’s...
DIY Spoon Hooks
Dear Marc: I found a set of cutlery at a garage sale for dirt cheap! I’ve heard that people have re-purposed spoons and forks...
DIY Zebra Print Frame Project
Dear Marc: I have leftover zebra-print fabric from when I re-upholstered a couple accent pillows. The fabric is stunning and I have...
DIY Patio Table Project
Dear Marc: While remodeling our family room, I decided to get rid of a set of coffee table and side tables. They have glass tops and...
DIY Coloured Glass Vase
Dear Marc: I have glass vases that I found at a flea market. I think they are a little plain looking. I was hoping to display colour...
DIY Tree Branch Patio Decor
Dear Marc: My hubby trimmed our old oak tree in our front yard and we are left with a bunch of tree branches. I’ve seen branch...
DIY Vintage Window Pane Photo Frame
Dear Marc: We restored an old house and replaced all the old Victorian pane windows with new energy efficient windows. I’m lef...
DIY Button Monogram
Dear Marc: I found a jar full of buttons from my days as a seamstress. I don’t do as much sewing as I used to so I think they&...
Don’t Forget What You Learned As a Kid
Proper dental care is something many people learn at a young age. It seems that waking up and bedtime routines are synonymous with b...
DIY Napkin Rings from Old Earrings
Dear Marc: I clip and save your column from the newspaper each week! I have old earrings in various styles that I don’t wear a...
DIY Faux Mercury Vase
Dear Marc: I take off my rings when I wash dishes, but I am a little worried that they will fall down the drain. Do you have a trend...
Doghouse Project
Text by Blair Korchinski Materials: 1- 4″x4″x8′ pressure treated post 1- 4’x8’x3/4″ constructio...
DIY Wine Glass Chandelier
Dear Marc: I have a stack of stemware that my aunt left me after she passed away. Among them are some beautiful glasses; however I&#...
DIY French Provincial Chair Update
Dear Marc: Is it possible to modernize a French Provincial chair so that it fits into a more contemporary setting? We’re debat...
DIY Doily Planter
Dear Marc: I love your column! Your DIY projects are so inspiring! While spring cleaning, I stumbled upon paper doilies. I was going...
DIY Gold Dipped Vase
Dear Marc: I have been buying flowers lately. I enjoy having fresh flowers in the house and I like to change around the type of flow...
DIY Decor Ideas using Succulents
In addition to being low maintenance, non-green-thumb-friendly and drought-tolerating, succulents also happen to be interesting to l...
DIY Guestbook Autograph Table
Dear Marc: My best girlfriend is getting married. As her bridesmaid, I’d like to give her something special for her wedding da...