DIY Projects

All home and garden DIY projects to create a unique and beautiful home inside and out. Find DIY projects for your indoor and outdoor space so you can create your dream home.

Stone Edging as a Landscape Border

Stone Edging as a Landscape Border

ByAmy Fedele Posted on Updated on DIY Projects, Garden, Garden DIY, Landscape Design

Boosting curb appeal takes only a weekend or two with this great DIY stone edging solution for your landscape border. What’s the purpose of stone edging, or any garden edging? The main purpose of adding edging to your landscape or garden borders is to make it look nice and add some curb appeal. But there are other reasons, too! Here are some other reasons you may consider garden edging: Landscape Edging Materials Well, really this is a personal choice. There are lots of options available for edging… some are conventional, and some are really wild! A couple ideas for your edging include: Not only are there many materials available for edging, but once you decide on your material there are MORE options. Decisions, Decisions! If…

How black, grey, and brown makes purple — a quick lesson on color theory!

How black, grey, and brown makes purple — a quick lesson on color theory!

ByAmy Fedele Posted on Updated on DIY Projects

This past weekend I was finishing up my basement stairs project (more on this later). I sanded the stairs and wanted to give them a fresh coat of paint.  Instead of going out and buying a new gallon, I decided to use some of my leftover paint to create a unique color. With a little understanding of color theory, you can create your own colors from paint you already have!