DIY Children’s Art Table
Dear Marc: We took a weekend trip with our kids last weekend! It was our first trip as a family. With our busy schedule, it’s...
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DIY China Plate Mirror
Dear Marc: I collect old china plates and tea cups. I find them very pretty. I heard that you can break down china plates and use th...
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...
DIY Chrysanthemum Mirror
In this DIY segment, Marc and Mandy help Lisa reveal the secret of making a beautiful upcycled mirror for only $5.00! DISCLAIMER: Yo...
DIY Coffee Filter Flowers
Dear Marc: I have always wanted to learn how to make my own paper flowers. I can’t keep the real ones alive long enough to enj...
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 Cookie Tin Christmas Tree
Supplies Needed: Assorted shapes and sizes of cookie tins Krylon ColorMaster Metallic Gold & Silver Spray Paint Silicon Glue Gol...
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...
DIY Crepe Paper Flower Ball
Dear Marc: I woke up one morning two weeks after the festivities were done to find that my decorations were still hung around the ho...
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 Designer Christmas Wreath Ideas
Coastal Wreath Image 1 of 11 This beautiful wreath is perfect for those who want a coastal feel. Source
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 Designer Wall Coverings
Dear Marc: I like the look of wallpaper but I don’t want to have something too permanent. The idea of having permanent wallpap...
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 Easter Baskets You’ll Love
From fun and funky to elegant and decorative, we’ve found some great ideas for Easter baskets that you can DIY! Felt Weaved Ba...
DIY Easter Crafts to Make With Your Kids
Easter is about more than sweet treats and chocolate bearing bunnies, and if you’re hoping to teach your kids the true meaning...
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 Faux Fur Chair Project
Dear Marc: I found a faux fur chair with natural stained wood at a flea market and I want to refinish it. I went to a fabric store t...
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...
DIY Felt Flower Throw Pillow
Dear Marc: I love to accessorize! I try to change things around using seasonal themes but I’m running out of inspiration. I...
DIY Fireplace Mantels
Looking to update your existing fireplace or add a faux fireplace for the holidays? Here are a few of our favorite DIY ideas! Beauti...
DIY Flower Throw Pillow
Dear Marc: I have a plain accent pillow that I bought at a discount outlet. I thought it would be nice to sew a little design onto i...
DIY Framed Tiled Mirror Display
Looking for living room decor? Why not try a festive art piece? Here’s how to make a DIY tiled mirror for your home: Get your...
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...