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SUMMER 2016
FEATURES
48 SITTING PRETTY 78 COLOR WAVE

Elevate your porch with furniture Bring dreamy soft hues to walls,
makeovers, hardy plants, and a fabrics, furniture, and more with
swoon-worthy swing. layers of thinned paint and dye.
56 IN FULL BLOOM 88 THE HOUSE THAT JEN BUILT

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Flower power is back! Easy Inside and out, this Ohio be FRIENDS.
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66 ABOUT FACE 100 FOR THE BIRDS OF YOUR PROJECTS WITH
Boost your homes curb appeal Attract feathered friends with the #DIYRIGHTNOW.
this weekend with projects for best feeders, baths, and plants.
windows, walkways, gardens, And dont miss our bonus picks
front doors, and containers. for bees and butterflies.
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SUMMER 2016 14
DEPARTMENTS
8 TRY IT 34 HANDY GIRL

Celebrate in style by decking Show your outdoor spaces
your dining table with a some summer loving with
summery centerpiece. expert maintenance advice.
14 ORDER IN THE HOUSE 38 FIND IT. FRAME IT.

Optimize your kitchen and HANG IT.
pantry with organizers you Whether framing a favorite
can buy, hack, or make. photo or hanging a gallery
wall, youll achieve a curated
19 ON OUR RADAR look with our start-to-finish PROJECTS
Savor the summer sun with guide to displaying art. UNDER $20
hot kits and gadgets for your
Dyed vases 9
home and garden. 112 TREND SITING
Dip-dyed table runner 9
Create a style oasis with Decoupaged vase 10
24 WHAT TO DO WITH . .. cactus-inspired products. Shutter centerpiece 11
Transform wood ladders Terra-cotta chargers 11
into shelving, tables, racks, ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Postcard table runner 12
and more. 4 ON BHG.COM/DIY Knife block 14
7 EDITORS LETTER Cork bag clip 15
32 COOL TOOLS 108 RESOURCES Mini clipboard 16
Party supply organizer 17
Tackle paint and stain
Cork-lined pantry riser 17
projects with confidence
Acrylic floating frame 42
with these handy helpers. Folk art frame 44
Tramp art frame 44
Lace embellished pillow 48
Brooch embellished pillow 48
Built-in drink holder 50
Stamped silverware 50
24 38 32 Customized folding chair 53
Basket side table 53
Leather-wrapped vase 53
Tile house numbers 54
Beaded hanging container 54
Embroidered tablecloth 59
Plywood wall vase 62
Photocopied pillow 62
Lace-texture drawer 66
Painted containers 69
Metal tubing orb 69
House number plaque 73
Customized mailbox 73
Stenciled welcome mat 74
String-wrapped wreath 75
78 100 19 Watercolor floral pillow 79
Watercolor tablecloth 80
Watercolor napkins 81
Color-dipped dishes 82
Color-dipped place cards 82
Color-stamped curtains 84
Monogrammed pillow cover 86
Color-washed banner 87
Drop cloth window treatment 94
Tassel curtain 96
Zip-tie lantern 98
Candle garden torches 98
Terra-cotta pot birdhouse 100
Birdseed shapes 102
ON OUR COVER PROJECTS PAMELA PORTER PHOTOGRAPH ADAM ALBRIGHT Dishware bird feeder 104
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LIGHT THE NIGHT DIY DISTRESSING BUBBLY WALL ART HEAD OUTDOORS
Outdoor lights are a You dont have to buy Love the watercolor Make your backyard an
creative and thrifty vintage to enjoy wood projects starting on extension of your home.
way to decorate your furniture with patina. page 78? Watch a video We have 17 DIY projects
yard, above. Get more With a little paint and on making abstract art to help, including
inexpensive ideas some strategic sanding, using bubbles. Youll improving outdoor
for sprucing up your you can age furniture in need tempera paint, dish seating and adding
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HOW-TO PHOTOGRAPHS DENNIS ATHERTON
FINISHING TOUCH The right

frame takes art from good to
great. Metal frame options felt
cold and impersonal around this
cubist painting that my partner,
Dennis Atherton, created. The
wood version we cut, stained,
and assembled took less than
two hours to completeand the
result is warm and one-of-a-kind!
FROM THE EDITOR

Its the little things
you do together ...
Stephen Sondheims lyrics from the
musical Company come to mind as I
survey this issues array of perfect-size
projects. Bit by bit, these small, smart
efforts combine to produce big results.
In an afternoon, you can create a
water-color inspired tabletop (Color
Wave, page 78), pair it with a few wall
vases (In Full Bloom, page 56), and
voil!youre ready to host a gorgeous
party. With an hour of effort, you can
begin attracting birds to your yard with
a simple house, feeder, or bath (For the
Birds, page 100). Or you can follow Senior
Associate Editor Maria Charbonneauxs
incremental approach to boosting curb
appeal. She and her husband, John,
WE USED PINE LATTICE tackled a series of weekend projects (a
MOLDING TO BUILD OUR
PORTRAIT MARTY BALDWIN
curvy walkway, custom cedar shutters,

FRAME. THIS VERSATILE TRIM super-cute window boxes) and transformed
OPTION IS AVAILABLE AT their staid suburban home into a style
MOST HOME CENTERS superstar (About Face, page 66).
FOR LESS THAN $5 PER
Enjoy!
8-FOOT PIECE.
Brian Kramer
Editor, Do It Yourself
Watery Theme
WE MADE THIS OCEAN-
INSPIRED RUNNER BY
FOLDING WHITE COTTON
FABRIC AND DIPPING
THE EDGES INTO BLUE
FABRIC DYE.
TRY IT
CENTER
STAGE
Dine in style this summer by combining a
no-fail centerpiece and easy table settings.
PROJECTS KARIN LIDBECK-BRENT PHOTOGRAPHS KRITSADA WORDS BECKY MOLLENKAMP
budget
Breakdown
DECOUPAGE MEDIUM $7
FABRIC DYE $4
GLASS VASE $1
FLAT 1-INCH BRUSH $1
TOTAL // $13
COASTAL DAYDREAM Create the soothing look of sea glass by coating glass bottles
in dyed decoupage medium, above. (We stocked up on inexpensive bud vases and oil
decanters from thrift stores.) In a disposable container, mix cup of matte decoupage
medium with 23 tablespoons of liquid fabric dye (we used Rit dye). Use just one dye
color, or mix them to make custom shades. Brush a thick layer of dyed glue onto a glass
bottle, and let it set for five minutes. Ball up paper towels to dab away the glue (A). The
more you remove, the lighter the color. When youre happy with the color, allow the
remaining glue to dry completely. Apply a final coat of untinted decoupage glue as a
protective finish. Place fresh flowers in the bottles and arrange them down the center
of the table.

budget
Breakdown
DECOUPAGE MEDIUM $7
BOTANICAL IMAGES
FREE
GLASS VASE $7
SPRAY PAINT $6
TOTAL // $20
Choose Wisely
SHOP FOR SIMPLE SQUARE
AND CYLINDRICAL VASES
AT CRAFTS AND HOBBY
STORES. BEFORE YOU
BUY, TEST THAT YOU CAN
COMFORTABLY FIT YOUR
HAND INSIDE
THE VASE.
NATURAL WONDER Embellish a glass vase with natural images for a look both sweet
and graphic, above. Make color copies from nature or botanical books, and cut out each
image using scissors or a crafts knife. (Avoid color ink-jet copies, which can run when
decoupage medium is applied.) One at a time, apply decoupage medium to the front of
each image (A), then secure it to the inside of the clear glass vase, layering images for a
cohesive look. When dry, mask the outside of the vase with paper and spray-paint inside
the vase (over the images) to create a consistent background color. To protect the finish,
place a smaller watertight container inside the painted vase to hold flowers.

GARDEN STYLE Turn your
table into a rustic getaway
using a small wood shutter
from a thrift store or an
architectural salvage shop, left.
After cleaning and staining
or painting the shutter, use
ceramic glue to attach small
terra-cotta pots underneath at
each corner. Place the shutter
on a grassy-green runner, and
decorate it with found objects
and rustic accents. Continue
the back-to-nature theme by
using large terra-cotta saucers
from the garden center as
chargers at each place setting.
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MEMORY LANE Create a keepsake of favorite vacations by putting the postcards
youve collected on display, below. Scan your favorites and print them onto ink-jet
printable fabric sheets. Cut around each printout with pinking shears (A). Peel the
images away from their paper backings, and arrange them on a plain table runner.
Temporarily secure them using spray-mount adhesive, then stitch around each by
hand or using a sewing machine. Fill out the display by adding groups
of votive candles between the images.
A
Branching out
GATHER FALLEN BRANCHES
OR PURCHASE THEM AT A
CRAFTS STORE. WE USED
A MIX OF LIGHT AND DARK
MITSUMATA BRANCHES
(ABOUT $8/CLUSTER) FOR
OUR DESIGN.
TAKE FLIGHT To make this light and airy display, above, set a glass vase or hurricane
on a log slice from a crafts store. Outline the containers base with a pencil, then
measure out 1 inch and draw a second, larger circle (A). Drill holes slightly smaller than
the branches every inch around the outer circle. Cut branchesours vary from 20 to
28 inches longand use a crafts knife to whittle the base to fit the branches into the
holes. Place the vase on the center of the wood and insert the branches, using wood glue
to secure (B). Hot-glue faux butterflies to the branches.
FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 108.

ORDER IN THE HOUSE
A CUT
ABOVE
Buy, hack, or make from scratch
these super-sharp kitchen storage solutions.
PROJECTS CHRISTY BROKENS PHOTOGRAPHS JASON DONNELLY WORDS SARAH WOLF
make it

KNIFE HOLDER
Make your own knife
holder with a handful
of brass screws and
washers, three pieces Use wood glue to layer the three wood pieces To attach the plexiglass, drill holes the full width
of 810-inch pine, into a block; clamp together until the glue dries. of the screws in the four corners of the plexiglass
and -inch plexiglass Use sandpaper to smooth edges and slough panel. Drill pilot holes into the wood. Slide a
sheeting (also called of any dried glue. To tint the wood, apply food nishing washer between the plexiglass and the
polycarbonate). coloring with a clean rag. (For a food-safe version wood to allow space for the knife blades. Place
TIP: We bought ours of walnut-tone stain, we used 4 drops of red, 10 of another nishing washer under the screwhead
precut to 810 inches yellow, 1 of blue, and 4 drops of water.) Seal with a for a decorative touch. Hand-screw everything
at a home center. few coats of coconut oil, applied with a clean rag. tightly in place.
CORK BAG CLIPS HANGING SYSTEM

The next time you IKEAs Rimforsa series
polish of a bottle of lifts bottles, jars, and
Cabernet, save the cookbooks of the
cork for this genius countertop to free work
reuse. With a sharp space while keeping go-
knife, cut a slit into the to items within reach.
cork about halfway The system includes
down so it easily steel rails ($7 each),
slides onto the folded which fasten to the
ap of a just-opened wall (drill into the wall
bag of chips, our, studs or use heavy-duty
shredded coconut, anchors), and a host
marshmallows of bamboo add-ons.
you name it. $30 for holder with
hack it containers; $16 for tablet
stand; ikea.com
buy it
buy it
MODULAR TRAYS Rather than riing through big boxes lled with
small pantry items, sort everything into two or three modular trays. The
ultra-eicient Like-It Bricks can be divided into slim rows for steadying
tea packets, spices, extracts, and more. Trays stack and slide for easy
access. Pieces shown range from $2 to $8 each; containerstore.com
testing
the waters
PERFECT TESTERS FOR DYE.
DIP THEM INTO THE COLOR
AND ADJUST THE MIX UNTIL
YOU LOVE WHAT YOU SEE.
make it
DOWNLOAD THESE PRINTABLE
LISTS AT BHG.COM/FREELISTS.
MINI CLIPBOARDS Create your own color-coordinated clipboards by tracking down some 1 8-inch
plywood plaques at a crafts store. (Ours came 512 inches, although you could cut a board to size
to hold a specific paper pad or to fit on a certain corner of your desk.) Tint the ends of each board by
dipping them into a dye solutiona couple of plastic buckets are ideal for this. We experimented with
three colors of Rit dye until we got just the right shades of violet and indigo. Let the dyed wood dry, then
seal it with clear polyurethane spray. Glue a wooden clothespin to the top of the clipboard.

hole in one
USE THE HOLES IN THE MAGAZINE
FILES FOR DRINKING STRAWSOR
EVEN PLASTIC KNIVES AND FORKS.
hack it
ERASABLE LABELS You can't beat Label

Once erasable labels for marking bins or
boxes in the pantry or refrigerator. Change
the label as often as the containers contents
without having to scrape of gummy adhesive.
Theyre also safe for microwave, freezer, and
dishwasher. $10 for a starter kit; organize.com
buy it
MAGAZINE HOLDERS Stack plastic magazine holders on

their sides and put paper plates and napkins in order inside a
cupboard or pantry. We found these holders at an oice supply
store, but you might have some lurking in your home oice.
hack it
ROLL-UP RACK
Flexible yet sturdy, the
Chef Buddy folding PANTRY RISER Heres
sink drying rack grips a clever way to improve
the sink ledge with its the handy shelf riser:
silicone edges. It's strong Add adhesive-back cork
enough to cradle just- to each level, creating
washed dishes or fresh a nonslip surface for
veggies while you rinse cans. Acrylic riser, $15;
them. Excess water drips containerstore.com. Duck
directly into the sink, and Brand Real Cork Tape, $6;
the rack rolls up like a shurtechstore.com
yoga mat to save space.
$6; homedepot.com
buy it FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 108.
STUFF WE LOVE
ON
OUR
RADAR
Soak up the creative vibe!
These innovative kits and
helpful products make it
easy to get things done and
give you more time to enjoy
the summer sun.
PROJECTS AMBER WAGNER
PHOTOGRAPHS MARTY BALDWIN
& JASON DONNELLY
WORDS CHELSEA EVERS
SOLID GOLD Make industrial-chic baubles from scratch! Mix

and pour lightweight concrete into jewel molds, apply gold
leaf, and affix jewelry findings. Find everything you need at
Darby Smart to make a treasure trove of earrings, necklaces,
and pins. $52 for all items needed; darbysmart.com

1 How does your
garden grow? Now you
can find out without
dirtying your shoes. These
36-inch-long wooden
walkways roll out in
seconds, preventing lawn
damage and wheelbarrow
ruts. $40 for two;
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2 Grow organic basil,
cilantro, sage, and dill
right on your windowsill.
Drainage holes arent
needed thanks to
biochar in the potting
medium, which prevents
overwatering and increases
nutrient absorption.
$24 for a four-pack;
backtotheroots.com
3 Rotating dual chucks
on the Switchdriver 20V
cordless drill/driver means
you can always have a bit
and a screwdriver head at
the ready. Simply turn the
nose assembly and drive.
Electronic torque control
delivers the right level of
power for any task.
3 4 $100; worx.com
4 Send love from
5 anywhere in the country
with this map pillow
kit, which includes
a screen-printed
pillow cover, buttons,
needle and thread,
and instructions. $32;
countercouturedesign
.com
5 Draw calligraphy animals
with help from this how-
to book by Andrew Fox.
An included calligraphy
marker and 25 sheets of
postcard-size paper help
you get started drawing
crabs, horses, and llamas.
$15; rockpointpub.com
6 This DIY ukulele kit
makes music personal.
Assemble the body
and neck, then string
yourself. Paint or stain
for a custom nish. $40;
uncommongoods.com
7 Scour dirt and grime
from patios, decks,
and tile with this clever 6 7
brush. Heavy-duty
8 9
bristles facing multiple
directions ofer powerful,
eicient cleaning. $15;
blackanddecker.com
8 Collect waste for
composting in your
freezer. Made to t
securely on a freezer
door, the Scrap Happy
silicone bin eliminates
odors and ies. The
entire container
ips inside out to
release scraps. $15;
fullcirclehome.com
9 Leaky pipes and
broken hand tools are
no match for heat- and
cold-resistant FiberFix.
Activated by water,
this resin-based wrap
hardens to a permanent,
waterproof coating in 10
minutes. $6 for a 40-inch roll; 10 11
fiberfix.com
10 Turn bare walls into
works of art. Choose from
35 innovative projects,
including washi tape
animals and 3-D paper
owers, detailed in Clare
Youngs how-to book. $20;
rylandpeters.com
11 Make your own
fermented veggies,
kombucha, or yogurt in
a few days with this half-
gallon fermentation kit.
An air-lock system seals
out contaminants. $35;
gardeners.com

12 Constructed from
one piece of molded
poly, this shovel features
a nonstick surface thats
ideal for scooping
mulch, dirt, and gravel.
$41; amleo.com
13 Make your own
crowns, banners, and
12 13 cupcake holders with
the DIY Birthday Project
14
Stack. Forty-eight sheets
of double-sided patterned
cardstock come with
templates and instructions
to create everything you
need for a handcrafted
party. $15; dcwv.com
14 Stitch your way to
summertime bliss! This
embroidery kit includes
printed fabric, stitching
and color guides, an
embroidery hoop, and
thread and needles.
$30; tamarnahiryanai
.etsy.com
15 Stop mold in its tracks
with this antimicrobial
indoor and outdoor
primer. Paint directly
over stains and mildew
15 to kill bacteria and
fungus, then paint as
16 17 usual. $35 for a gallon;
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Level shelves are a must! make
sure the ladder rungs on each
side line up before you begin.
drill smarts
Bore a hole with a
countersink drill
bit before driving
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the wood from
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LADDERS
Search flea markets, thrift stores, and your own
garage to get a leg up on these smart projects.
PROJECTS JORDANA & KASEY HENKE PHOTOGRAPHS CAMERON SADEGHPOUR WORDS EMILY ELVERU
OPEN CONCEPT Ladder

sections take sides when you
build this freestanding shelf.
Cut a wooden ladder into
two equal sections using a
circular saw; sand the raw
edges. Cut 112 pine boards
(ours are 30 inches long) for
the shelving. Sand, prime,
and paint all sides. Lay both
ladder sections flat. Measure
and mark parallel points
4 inches to the right and left
of the center on each rung.
Drill holes at the marks
using a countersink drill
bit. Lay one ladder section
on its side, center a shelf
next to the top rung, and
attach through the holes
using 3-inch construction
screws. With a partners help,
carefully stand up the ladder,
and attach the other ladder
section to the shelf. Place a
13 strip of salvaged wood
diagonally across the back
of the unit. Drive a 1-inch
screw at the bottom. Check
Lickety split that the shelf is level; attach
USE CONSTRUCTION the opposite end of the
SCREWS TO ATTACH brace. Install the remaining
SHELVES TO RUNGS. THEIR shelves. Further secure the
DESIGN PREVENTS THE
WOOD FROM SPLITTING brace to the shelves. Place a
WHEN DRIVEN CLOSE TO second brace across the back.
THE SHELF EDGE. Mark and remove the section
where the brace crosses the
first diagonal board using a
miter saw. Attach the brace.
Trim overhanging brace ends.

Custom FIT
IF A LADDER IS TOO LONG
FOR YOUR SPACE, ADAPT
IT. MARK EACH SIDE RAIL
ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM
THE LAST RUNG YOU WANT
TO USE, THEN CUT OFF
THE EXCESS.
open and close In a pinch, regular
pliers bend chain links. To make the job
easier, invest in a pair of chain pliers.
They also can be used for shortening light
fixture chains. 7-inch Fixture Chain Pliers,
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HANG DRY With the right

hardware, a ladder becomes
a laundry room helper. Sand
Screw eyes and prime a wood ladder,
then apply two coats of
have a closed semigloss paint. Once dry,
circular eye on measure 6 inches in from
one end of the ladder and
one end and a drill a pilot hole on the inside
of the ladder. Twist a No. 104
2 -inch zinc-plated screw
eye into the hole. Repeat on
the other end of the same
rail. To hang the ladder, use
a stud finder to locate wall
studs. On the rail opposite
the screw eyes, mark hole
locations to align with the
studs. Using a countersink
drill bit, drill holes through
the rail at each stud. Attach
the ladder to the wall by
inserting 3-inch screws into
the studs. Next, extend about
2 feet of steel chain (rated
for the necessary weight
capacity) from the screw eyes
to the wall at a 45-degree
angle, and mark the wall.
ORGANIZATION TOOL: With a drill bit, make a
BHG.COM/LADDERS -inch-deep hole into each
mark and screw in No. 104
2 screw eyes. Connect the
LEMON chain from the screw eyes on
the wall to the screw eyes on
TWIST
SW6909,
the ladder. Trim excess chain
as necessary using a rotary
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extra links with pliers.
STABILITY QUALITY PLUMB Hunt for SIZE Bring a

Sturdy ladders Inspect the entire at, steady rungs tape measure, and
WHAT TO turn into stable ladder before you if youre building a note key specs
projects, so pass buy it to make sure shelf so your items height, width,
LOOK FOR on anything thats it doesnt show any dont slip and slide. and distance
IN A LADDER brittle or wobbly. signs of rot. between rungs.

Ask a local glass store to
cut a piece of tempered glass
to fit your tables measurements.
We had the edges sanded for safety.
CHOP SHOP Divide a long

wooden ladder into four
equal sections to build this
side table. (We centered two
rungs in each section.) Cut
each end of the sections with
nonparallel 45-degree miter
cuts. Stand the sections
on their sides, and fit the
mitered ends together. Drill
pilot holes at the corners of
each joint with a -inch bit.
Apply wood glue between
the mitered ends; use corner
clamps to hold the joints
together as you hammer
3-inch finish nails into
each corner, forming a box.
Cut salvaged floorboards
to create a base for the
box, and glue the planks
together. Glue the box to
the base and secure with
1-inch finish nails. Sand
all surfaces. Attach four
casters to the bottom of the
table: Use a -inch drill bit
to make -inch-deep pilot
holes; install the casters
with -inch lock washers
and 1-inch hex-head lag
screws. Apply a clear coat
of finishing wax (we used
Briwax) to the entire unit
using steel wool. Wipe and
polish with a clean towel.
Place a -inch-thick piece
of tempered glass for
the tabletop.
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With a large STORES Your next project IMPROVEMENT
WHERE selection of Search walls, might be waiting STORES
vendors to choose corners, and outside your door, Find stepladders
TO FIND from, youre even the ceiling. especially when here. When you
LADDERS bound to find old
ladders in every
Sellers like to hang
ladders on every
neighbors dont
see the need for an
buy new, you
know theyre in
shape and size. open space. old step stool. good shape.

Line up ladder
sections in a miter box, found at hardware
stores, to get smooth, accurate 45-degree
cuts. Be sure the wood isnt warped or you
may have issues fitting the corners.
Roll with it
CONSIDER YOUR FLOOR
WHEN BUYING CASTERS.
HARD SURFACES, LIKE TILE
OR WOOD, REQUIRE SOFT
WHEELS. INSTALL METAL,
PLASTIC, OR HARD
RUBBER CASTERS
FOR CARPET.
Looking trim STEP RIGHT UP Give a
EACH RUNG OF AN
OLD LADDER MAY VARY 3-foot stepladder new life as
SLIGHTLY IN WIDTH. a countertop plant stand. To
MEASURE AND CUT remove the metal side braces
FOR EACH SECTION SO
and back legs of the ladder,
SHELVES FIT SNUGLY
BETWEEN THE RAILS. drill through the metal
rivets. Next, measure the
width of each step and cut
three 18 pine boards to size.
Sand the ladder and shelves.
Use a countersink drill bit to
make a hole in each corner
of the underside of each
step. Smear wood glue on
the top tread, align the top
shelf with the back of the
tread, and secure from below
with a 1-inch screw in each
pilot hole. Place the ladder
against the wall to determine
the placement for the next
ANTIQUE NICKEL two shelves (the back of the
shelves should rest against
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attach the unit to the wall,
install a 12 pine ledger
board with 2-inch screws
just below the top step.
Secure the shelf to the ledger
board from the top using
2-inch screws.
a cut above
A circular saw works
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planks or ladders to
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DIY Q + A
DEAR HANDY GIRL,
GIRL
Tackle beauty-boosting, function-building
We installed our
brick paver patio a
few years ago, and a
couple of the bricks
outdoor tasks this summer with these tips. are cracked. Do we
WORDS KELLY ROBERSON
have to rip it up?
DEAR READER, You most certainly
We invested in a new gas grill
DEAR HANDY GIRL, dontthats the good news! You'll
last year. Whats my yearly maintenance to-do? need to get the broken brick out and
re-lay it. The process difers if the brick
DEAR READER, For year-round FOUR Disconnect the gas. Clean the is laid in mortar versus sand.
ease of usea little summer cooking burners with a wire brush and the tubes
even in the middle of winternothing that connect them to the valves with IF ITS LAID IN MORTAR
beats a gas grill. Guard your investment a hose or a wet sponge. Use a paper
in this pricey outdoor appliance by clip to open clogged holes. Replace ONE Break up the damaged brick. You
following these steps yearly. damaged or corroded burners. might need a sledgehammer, hammer,
and chisel to get out the pieces.
ONE Inspect the fuel line for holes, FIVE While the gas is disconnected,
Remove all pieces and any debris.
bends, and cracks; replace as needed. clean all the cooking parts of the grill.
Then check it for invisible leaks: Brush Brush and scrub all the surfaces that TWO On the bed, add a layer of
a really soapy mix of water and dish you use to cook, including grates and cold-mix asphalt or mortar, smoothing
soap onto the line. Turn on the gas, burner protectors. Notice any rusted it with a trowel to create an even,
then brush more soapy mix onto the parts? Replace as needed. bondable surface for the new brick.
line and watch for bubbles, which are
LOOKING
THREE Place the new brick; tamp it
a sign of a gas leak. Replace as needed.
in place with a mallet, checking that it's
TWO Look at the propane tank for level with the surrounding patio.
damage and replace as needed. WATER MIXTURE
FOUR Trowel additional mortar in
THREE Test the ignition. Disconnect BRUSHED ONTO place to ll the gaps around the brick.
A LINE, YOU
or turn of the gas, then turn on the HAVE ONE. Let dry as directed.
ignition. A spark means the system is
all good. If theres no spark, your IF ITS LAID IN SAND
pressure regulator (check your owners
manual for location) might not be ONE Pry up the broken brick using a
tight enough. crow bar and hammer. Remove debris.
TWO Measure the height of the new
brick. Add and level sand as needed to
the bed, measuring and adjusting to
accommodate the height of the brick.
THREE Place the brick. Fill the
surrounding area with sand until the
brick is rmly in place and level with the
surrounding patio.

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DEAR HANDY GIRL,

I dont mind that my
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looked so ragged and
was filled with weeds.
What can I do?
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DEAR HANDY GIRL,Our
deck is mostly in
good shapea few
nicks and scratches
here and therebut
yikes is it faded.
EASY REMOVAL
Are shards of glass
What can I do?
DEAR HANDY GIRL,
stuck in the frame? DEAR READER, Sounds like your
We have a lovely window A little warmth from deck needs a good cleaning and
a heat gun will help maybe a seal/stain combo. The job will
in our front door with a not-so- loosen old putty. take most of a weekend, but its worth
lovely crack in it. How can it. Here are some strategies we like.
REPAIRING Take the time before
we fix this giant eyesore? you refresh the surface to fix any
nagging worn-and-torn spots. Tighten
DEAR READER, Before you get to to remove the old glazing compound.
fasteners that secure your deck to the
work, answer this question: Is the pane Pull out any old glazier's points.
house, remove and replace any nails or
old or new? Old windows are generally
PLACE THE NEW GLASS. screws that are sticking up, and check
single-pane glass, which equals an
Apply a thin bead of caulk or glazing for any signs of extensive damage that
at-home fix. New windows are usually
compound to the groove around the might need fixing, too.
double-pane; the space between the
entire perimeter. This helps seal and
glass is filled with inert gas, and these CLEANING Give your deck a good
cushion the glass. Gently lower the
fixes are for a glass repair shop. sweep. Many people reach for a
glass into place. Install glaziers points,
power washer next. A power washers
If yours is single-pane, heres what you which are small metal fasteners, every
intense pressure can cause damage in
need to do: 12 inches around the perimeter of the
inexperienced hands. And the dry time
pane (A).
MEASURE THE OPENING. Have a can be days. If youre set on it, select a
piece of glass cut just ever-so-slightly APPLY GLAZING COMPOUND. fan-type nozzle head and scale back
smaller than that measurement. You'll find it in a tube at the hardware the pressure. Other options include
store. Apply around the edges where deck-specific cleaners, sprayers, and
REMOVE THE OLD GLASS. Wear
the glass meets the window frame, brushes that dig deep into the decks
heavy-duty safety gloves and take out
using a steady motion. This helps hold surface without doing damage. Opt for
the pieces using pliers to get at any
the glass in place and seals the seam. one of those, and follow all directions.
remnants. The frame should be free of
Working in one direction, draw a putty
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compound (B). Let dry according to
CLEAN THE SASH. Use a scraping If your deck is newer and the stains
the manufacturers directions. Paint the
tool with chiseled tip or a wire brush in good shape, you can probably use
compound to match the door.
just a clear finish. If the wood is older,
youll need a product that has a stain in
A B it, and your deck will probably soak up
a lot of it. Once you've chosen a color,
apply it on a test area first. Use a roller
or sprayer for large surface areas and a
wide paintbrush for detail work. Start at
an inside corner and work out. Reapply
as needed, and let dry according to
manufacturer recommendations.
TIME IT RIGHT
Wait for a cloudy day or
after the sun has sunk
to apply stain. Direct
sun can cause fast
drying, which leads to
streaks.

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households consume 9 billion gallons to your landscape.
of water daily for outdoor use and 50
LOOK FOR LEAKS. Is your water
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system (be it hoses and sprinklers or an
Heres how to save:
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MEASURE RAINFALL. Calculate directed at plantsnot paved surfaces?
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PLAN WELL. Water before 10 a.m.
supplemental water to give your plants
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ART-ARRANGING GUIDE
FIND IT.
FRAME IT.
HANG IT.
Get a curatednot clumsylook. We
show you how to select art pieces and
hang them on your walls for the best effect.
PROJECTS + WORDS MEREDITH LADIK PHOTOGRAPHS ADAM ALBRIGHT
Trust your instincts. Collect imagery you adore and will want to gaze at
the moment you walk into a room. To ensure your images hang together
WHERE visually, place them side by side, editing for common theme, color, and
DO I style. Arrange and rearrange these pieces on the floor until you find a
START? composition that feels pleasing, rhythmic, and balanced for both you and
the space. Then follow along here as we answer your most challenging
questions for mastering the art of display in your own home.
WHAT DO I
HANG IN THE
EMPTY SPACE
ABOVE MY BED?
A symmetrical
A grouping, right,
is eye-catching
yet neat and tidyperfect
for a tranquil bedroom
space. Because multiple
frames create mass, the
grid provides the scale
and feel of a headboard
without its bulk. For a
cohesive look, select frames
with the same shape,
proportion, and finish,
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ART IN
A SNAP
For an instant art
collection, frame
pages from a book A B C D
of photography or
purchase original prints
from a website for
how to install a gridded art arrangement
independent artists, Step A Cut kraft paper to Step B Check that the Step C Hang frames Step D When satisfied
such as minted.com, the areas size and shape. hardware aligns correctly within assigned marks with the arrangement,
which we used here. Place frames in an evenly with the marks. Drill pilot and assess the look. remove frames and
spaced arrangement; holes through paper into Make a mistake with paper. Replace frames
trace frames onto paper. the wall for each frame. your screw placement? on wall anchors and
Mark where drill points Install wall anchors Repair holes with youre done.
go. Tape to wall. through the paper. wall putty.

bang for
your buck
QUICK, INEXPENSIVE
ART THAT PACKS
A PUNCH.
how to install art,

gallery style
Step A Trace each piece stretch the wire toward
to be displayed onto a the top of the frame
large sheet of paper. and measure from
the top edge to the
Step B Cut out each
wires peak. Mark the
template shape.
template.
Step C Turn piece
Step D Be sure each
facedown to
hanger mark is easily
measure and mark
seen on the paper
the placement of the
template. Use painters
hanger. For D-ring
tape to position the
hooks or sawtooth
templates on the wall
hangers, measure
until you nd the best
side to side from
arrangement. Drive
frame edges and top
nails or screws through
to bottom before
the marked spots on
transferring the
the paper. Remove
dimensions to the
ONE BIG PIECE OF ART paper, and hang
template. For frames
each piece.
HUNG ABOVE MY SOFA with wire, as shown,
SEEMS PREDICTABLE. ANY A B

AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES?
A Create a relaxed, unstructured gallery display by
grouping several smaller items in a variety of shapes and sizes
on the wall, above. Its a chic collage look that has a similar effect
to one big piece but can cost less. Mix in more than framed
piecesa serving dish, a stencil, or an unframed canvasto keep
the look from falling at. Use the rooms accessories to inspire
your displays palette. Place the biggest piece rst, at about eye
level, then work remaining items around it. Position art not far C D
above the sofas back to ground the space and make it cozy.
loosen up
the look
Go rogue: Hang a
PHOTOGRAPHS (THIS PAGE) JAY WILDE
large piece of-center

and use its corners
as guidelines to align
anking art. Migrate art
beyond the sofa; let
QUICK CHANGE
Frames with removable backs and turn
it ow behind a table buttons let you easily update art.
lamp, for example.

HOLD STILL Keep frames in busy areas like hallways or
staircases from shifting: Stick STABILIZING STRIPS from Command
WHAT CAN I easily done WORK

DO WITH ALL
PRINT AND FRAME
PHOTOS FROM
AROUND
YOUR PHONE TO Tuck furniture and
THE GREAT AN APP SUCH AS lighting into your art
FAMILY PHOTOS INSTANTLYFRAMED.COM displaylike the bench,
OR MPIX.COM.
umbrella stand, and
HIBERNATING sconce herefor a
IN MY dovetailed design.
PHONE? Metallic-tone frames in
another shape also add
Host a visual interest.
A photographic
family reunion .
in your front entry, right.
To unite an eclectic mix
of formal portraits and
playful snapshots, follow
a few guidelines. Search
for a theme among
potential images. Balance
closeups with poses from
a distance. Have fun:
Scan and enlarge a facial
detailquirky Aunt
Rubys smile, for example.
Stick to frames in a single
finish, and use same-
color mats to further
boost visual harmony.
Print images in black and
white (use filters on your
smartphone or at online
photo-printing sites such
as walgreens.com) for a
calm, cohesive look.
The multitasking 3M
PATCH PLUS PRIMER
4-IN-1 APPLICATOR
combines spackle,
primer, applicator, and
sanding pad. $7;
lowes.com
ON
DISPLAY
Try placing these
between acrylic
sheets: historic
maps, childrens art,
corrugated cardboard,
CAN I MAKE A vintage concert
posters, music album
LARGE MODERN sleeves, ribbon,
ART PIECE and fabric.
WITHOUT
GOING BROKE?
Sandwich
A decorative
paper between
thin acrylic sheets
for a clean, lean art
installation, right. Shop
for 0.1-inch-thick acrylic
at a local plastics
distributor. (Ours
was $18 for a 2030-
inch piece, plus an $8
cutting fee.) Use a whole
sheet of marbled paper
($4.75/2030-inch
sheet; papermojo.com)
or trim it into shapes.
Using a -inch drill bit
for plastics, bore holes in
the corners of each sheet
(A). Place paper between
the acrylic sheets; join
using screws and cup
washers (see inset, above
right). Fashion wire loops
around the top screws
for hanging.

HOW CAN I
ENLIVEN MY
BARE
STAIRCASE
WALL?
Hang all-
A black frames
and images
diagonally to turn a
flight of stairs into an
art walk with graphic
TAKE SHAPE zip, below. Start with a
small grouping and keep
Vary the sizes and shapes of frames, adding over time. Look
mixing an occasional circle or oval for vintage photographs
into a sea of rectangles. Sneak in a or black-and-white
metallic frame or two (Can you nd images in books. Or
the one here?) for a little sparkle. collect paper samples
and sheet music.
HOW CAN I MAKE

MY TV BLEND IN
WITH MY DECOR?
A Surround a wall-hung, flat-screen TV with
framed images and treat it like another work of art,
above. Stick to mostly rectangular or square frames in
a single color or finish. And select all black-and-white
imagery to reduce visual distractions while TV viewing.
PHOTOGRAPHS (STAIRS) CAMERON SADEGHPOUR (TV) HOPKINS ASSOCIATES
IN LINE
1 The BLACK & DECKER
LASER LEVEL (BDL220S)
($15; homedepot.com) has
a rotating wall attachment
that projects laser lines
at an anglegreat for
2
straight away
THE COMPASS APP ON
hanging art in stairwells.
2 The BLACK & DECKER
YOUR SMARTPHONE ALSO BULLSEYE AUTO
WORKS AS A LEVEL. OR LEVELING LASER WITH
DOWNLOAD THE FREE STUD SENSOR (BDL190S)
IHANDY LEVEL APP ($50; homedepot.com)
AT ITUNES.
nds studs and projects
straight lines.
Both tools attach to the
wall to free your hands.
1
HOW DO I
GUSSY UP
BASIC FRAMES?
Glue handmade
A trims onto
plain-Jane
2
frames for three special

looksbespoke (1), folk
(2), and tramp art (3).
Salvaged door casing
beefs up the bespoke
frame. For the folk look, 3
we cut round serrated
edges into thin 1-
inch pine lattice molding
(89 cents/linear foot;
homedepot.com). And the
tramp art version grafts
124-inch basswood
strips ($1.99 each) with
-inch square wood cubes
($2 for 18 pieces); both
hobbylobby.com. keep it simple
BALANCE FANCIER
FRAMES WITH GRAPHIC
BLACK-AND-WHITE PRINTS
LIKE THESE FROM
PROJECT MINTED.COM.
PLANNING
NOTES
Select a frame with 1 achieve bespoke style
thin, at sides as
your base.
Gently clean and sand
residue or sheen to
help glue adhere.
Create paper patterns
of your trim pieces to
ensure measurements
and angled edges are
correct before cutting.
Use large binder clips A B C
as clamps during
frame assembly. Step A Remove backing and mat from frame, if desired, to ease assembly. Clean salvaged trim.
Measure frame sides, adding extra length for mitered edges. Step B Using a clamping miter box saw
and back saw (Stanley #48795, $16; lowes.com), cut pieces. Sand the cut edges. Step C Join pieces
with a clear, all-purpose adhesive, such as Aleenes Fast Grab Tacky Glue ($5.49; michaels.com); let
dry. Place the joined trim facedown. Apply adhesive to front face of frame and press frame onto the
back of the salvaged wood trim, as shown. Let dry.

2 compose a folk rendition
Step A Measure sides of
A
frame, plus a few inches to
allow for mitered edges.
Transfer measurements
to the lattice. Using a
clamping miter box,
saw lattice at opposing
45-degree angles at each
end. Trace a pencil line
MUST-HAVE TOOLS
Invest in these trusty tools for rehabbing
slightly left of center the frames, installing picture hangers, or
length of each piece. Align getting things onto walls.
edge of a 1-inch spade
bit with the line and drill 1 Use an AWL to tap starter holes into
B
circles in even increments, frame backs for screw eyes, then wind
as shown. Sand edges. them in place. 2 LONG-NOSE PLIERS
Step B Assemble pieces hold small hardware when and where
facedown on a flat surface your fingers canttapping tiny brads into
and join with wood glue; sawtooth hangers, sliding glaziers push
let dry. Position frame points into frames, and pulling wire taut
facedown on top of trim, after its threaded through D rings or screw
and adhere with an all- eyes. 3 DIAGONAL PLIERS cut thicker wire
purpose adhesive; let dry. than their long-nose cousins and pull out
Prime, then paint frame. stubborn nails in old frames. 4 A PICTURE-
HANGING HAMMER drives nails into walls.
Pick one with a small head that wont block
the view of nails. Keep it 16 ounces or less
to reduce fatigue and maintain control.
5 A LIGHTWEIGHT HAMMER taps in brads
3tailor with a or small nails with ease.
tramp art look 1
Cut basswood in lengths to cover all sides of frame. Include four

short pieces to match the overhang of the vertical pieces, and
four for the diagonals. Glue horizontal and vertical pieces on top
of frame. Let dry. Glue the four shortest pieces onto the sides
of the frame, forming right angles. Let dry. Glue diagonal pieces
onto corners and wood squares along edges. Prime, then paint.

WHAT HANGER GOES ON THE BACK OF MY FRAME?
AND WHAT GOES ON AND INTO MY WALL?
Knowing which hanger is right for your wall surface and frame can be a
A challenge. But hang tight: Our selection of go-to hardware is here to help.
Still uncertain? Head to your local home center for one-on-one expert
advice. If possible, bring your frame so the store associate will know the items weight.
And know the type of wall you haveplaster, drywall, or masonry. Soon youll have
artful walls that get people talking.
1 SAWTOOTH HANGER
Place on the back of
lightweight frames
its teeth hang from
a screw or nail. The
no-nail version, at top,
hammers swiftly in place
1
(woodworkingparts.com).
2 D RINGS OR SCREW
EYES Screw into the back
of a frame on each side;
use with wire. Unlike
screw eyes, D rings are
designed to lie flat.
3 PICTURE-HANGING
WIRE Thread a double 3
length of wire through
2
screw eyes or D rings,
pulling the wire taut.
Twist the ends around the 4
stretched wire to finish.
4 HOOK-AND-LOOP
STRIPS These damage-
free, peel-and-stick strips
work well for light items.
(From $4.28 for four;
command.com.)
5 FRENCH CLEAT Use
for wide and heavy
objects. An angled plate 5
screws into the wall;
an angled clip installs
onto the frame. This
version includes a built-
in level. (From $5.66;
hangmanproducts.com.)
6 NAIL AND SCREW
These go into the wall;
aim for a wall stud for
superior strength. A single
1-inch (4d) finishing nail
supports most lightweight
pictures.

nail it
DRIVE YOUR NAIL OR
SCREW INTO THE WALL
AT ABOUT A 45-DEGREE
ANGLE FOR OPTIMUM
HOLDING POWER. 7 WALL HOOK WITH
7 ANGLED NAIL This
combo has more strength
than a simple nail.
8 PADDED HANGERS
6 Foam padding protects
walls from scratches. The
three-nail version holds
up to 100 pounds. (From
$3.39; ooks.com)
9 PLASTIC TOGGLE
MOLLY BOLT Pound the
anchor into a drilled hole
in plaster or drywall. Twist
8 the screw into the anchor,
leaving inch exposed.
The wings will spread
inside the wall.
10 NO-DRILL DRYWALL
ANCHOR Twist in place
9 with a screwdriver. (E-Z
Ancor Twist and Lock
Self-Drilling Drywall
Anchors, $1.79 for six;
lowes.com)
11 NO-NAIL HOOK
Mount from a peel-and-
10 stick strip on the wall.
Suspend hangers on its
naillike head. (Sawtooth
Sticky Nail Hanger, $3.77;
command.com)
11 12 NO-TOOL HANGER
Press into - or 58-inch
drywall (not studs), no
tools needed, and it
holds up to 30 pounds.
(EZ-Push Shield Hanger,
$5.99; ooks.com)
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Climb time
STURDY CUSTOM
TRELLISES INVITE
FLOWERING VINES INTO
THE BREEZY SPACE WHILE
ADDING PRIVACY AND
AN ARCHITECTURAL
TOUCH.
A few easy projects and a bevy of happy
hues upgrade this porch into a stunner.
PROJECTS + WORDS PAMELA PORTER PHOTOGRAPHS ADAM ALBRIGHT
HOW-TO PHOTOGRAPHS JASON DONNELLY
OPPOSITE A new porch swing layered with pillows beckons on this revived front porch. ABOVE, LEFT AND CENTER Custom pillows are
a snap thanks to the Paint-A-Pillow stencil kit (paintapillow.com). You select the pattern and colors, and the all-inclusive kit arrives at
your doorstep ready to stencil. TIP: If you want a background color other than white, dye the cotton cover, like we did, before stenciling.
ABOVE RIGHT Vintage accents add feminine charm to purchased pillows. Cut doilies as needed to fit a pillow, or wrap them around to
the back, securing with spray adhesive. Use fabric glue to secure pom-pom trim around a pillow. The piping on this round pillow helps
conceal the glued seam. Add a vintage flower pin or other embellishment at the center. TIP: If not using pillows fashioned from outdoor
fabrics, coat them with a protective spray such as Rust-Oleum Never Wet, which repels water and prevents stains.

Raindrop
SW6485,
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS;
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS.COM
Hold it
KEEP REFRESHMENTS
CLOSE WITH A HANDY
CUP HOLDER ATTACHED
TO THE ARM OF YOUR
SWING. WE PURCHASED
THIS ONE ONLINE,
PAINTED IT TO MATCH,
AND INSTALLED.
OPPOSITE When hanging a porch swing, rope is a charming alternative to chain (see buying tip, page 55). Thread the rope through
front holes in the base and arm of the swing; knot under the base. If using synthetic rope, burn ends to seal. Before knotting under the
swings back fastener, thread the rope through a carabiner clip or snap hook, then clip that to an eyebolt secured to a ceiling beam. This
configuration lets you take down the swing without unknotting the rope. ABOVE Nothing says summertime more than a fresh-squeezed
glass of lemonade. Use metal alphabet stamps (found at crafts stores) to impress a word into a metal teaspoon. TIP: To emphasize your
word, dab a rag in a bit of black ink and blot over the indentations. Let the ink settle into the letters, then wipe excess from surface.
BELOW Use decorative appliqus to dress up plain furnishings. This fretwork from myoverlays.com was painted and secured to the swing
using clear silicone adhesive.

ABOVE LEFT Give a thrifted wood folding chair a quick style boost by measuring and marking two rows of holes 1 inch apart along the
top. Drill a -inch hole at each mark, then lace leather cording through the holes to create an X design. Add metal or stenciled numbers
to the back. ABOVE RIGHT For a custom vase, use painters tape to mask off the top third. Spray-paint white below the tape and let
dry. Knot a length of cording every 3 inches, then wrap it around the vase, tying at the front. BELOW To lay a mosaic inset, nail exible
plastic molding around a tabletop, creating a -inch lip. Paint the table and let dry. Spread premixed adhesive and grout on the tabletop
and begin pressing in sea glass pieces. Let set overnight, then grout using adhesive grout and following manufacturers instructions.
OPPOSITE We love to repurpose! Here a sweater becomes a seat cushion, and an umbrella basket and plate team up as a side table.
Picture this
DRY-FITTING A MOSAIC
DESIGN BEFORE ADHERING
HELPS ENSURE SUCCESS.
ARRANGE SEA GLASS UNTIL
HAPPY WITH THE DESIGN.
BEFORE REMOVING, SNAP
A PHOTO TO USE AS
REFERENCE LATER.

Sunny-side up
A TRIO OF HANGING
POTS LENDS COLOR AND
CURB APPEAL TO THIS
BUNGALOW. SELECT
PLANTS APPROPRIATE FOR
THE LOCATIONTHESE
PETUNIAS NEED A LOT
OF SUNLIGHT TO
BLOOM FULLY.
3 DIY
IDEAS
TO
STEAL
Let these handy
helpers start your
porch projects off
on the right foot.
DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN
CUSTOM HOUSE NUMBERS.
BHG.COM/FREENUMBERS
1. KNOW THE ROPES Synthetic

Pro Manila Rope looks like natural
manila but wont rot, shrink, or shed.
OPPOSITE As the gateway to your home, a porch deserves as much attention as interior -to 2-inch widths available (we used
spaces, so kick it to the top of your decorating priority list. ABOVE LEFT Place house numbers 1-inch width). Starting at $.52 per foot;
front and center so theyre easy to spy from the street. We printed ours onto vinyl paper and knotandrope.com
stuck them to ceramic tiles secured to a cedar board with construction adhesive. ABOVE
RIGHT Replace typical garden-center plastic hangers with pretty cording or rope adorned
with decorative knots and painted wood beads. BELOW LEFT Flowering mandevilla vines
climb custom lattices fashioned from cedar trim and painted. BELOW RIGHT The floor and
railing caps flaunt a confident blue hue of durable exterior paint.
2. BY THE NUMBERS Print

numbers on Papilio ink-jet white
waterproof vinyl sheets (10 for $17). For
extra protection we covered them with
Papilio waterproof over-laminate sheets
(five for $10); amazon.com
Really
Teal
SW6489,
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS;
3. OFF THE HOOK Heavyweight

stainless-steel swivel snap hooks and
stainless-steel eyebolts secure the swing
FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 108. to the ceiling. $13 (hook), $4 (bolt);
homedepot.com

Bring the lush buds of the season inside by tucking
modern floral projects into every corner of your house.
PROJECTS KATIE LEPORTE PHOTOGRAPHS ADAM ALBRIGHT WORDS AMY PALANJIAN

OPPOSITE Cluster blooms
in tiny jars within a favorite
letter form and create a
charming centerpiece that
will last for days. One main
color accented with a few
contrasting bursts makes
a big impact. THIS PHOTO
Embroider fanciful florals
on a plain tablecloth to perk
up your dining nook, no
matter whats on the menu.
Mark a few wavy lines in a
rambling, natural design
with an air-soluble pen.
Add simple leaf and flower
shapes, then, working with
an embroidery hoop, cover
the pen lines with a running
stitch of embroidery floss.
Embellish just a corner or
go bold with a larger design.
LEARN THE ESSENTIAL

EMBROIDERY STITCHES:
BHG.COM/STITCHBASICS
THIS PHOTO Customize
a walland add valuable
storage spaceby giving
a set of shutters a floral
finish. Paint the shutters
(we used Annie Sloan Chalk
Paint in Pure White) and
let dry. Search for pretty
botanical prints in vintage
botany books, on calendars,
or on Etsy (ours are from
the Old Age Botanicals
shop). Photocopy or print
botanicals onto white
paper, enlarging as needed.
Cut out the designs and
arrange on the shutters.
Brush matte decoupage
medium onto the back
of each design, stick in
place, and smooth out
air bubbles and wrinkles.
Apply decoupage medium
over the designs to seal.
When dry, organize your
essentials with S hooks,
small wire containers, and
mini clothespins.

LET THE FLOWERS
FLOW RIGHT OVER
THE SHAPE OF THE
SHUTTERS FOR AN
ORGANIC LOOK.
Let fresh
(or faux)
flowers claim
residence with
this industrial-
chic display.
OPPOSITE Nine easy-to-make display pieces create an eye-catching display for cut flowers. Learn how to make them in "How to Make
Wall Vases," below. ABOVE LEFT Turn a plain pillow into a custom cushion in minutes. Snap a photo of vintage floral fabric (or use a
childs artwork). Upload it onto your computer and print onto a fabric sheet with an ink-jet printer. Trim the image as needed and
secure to the pillow with hot or fabric glue. Draw on scallops with a permanent marker (or glue or sew on fabric trim). ABOVE RIGHT
Showcase real flowers in a pretty tray. Paint your tray if needed and gather an assortment of fresh flowers and herbs. Press specimens
in a flower press. When dry, arrange atop acid-free cold-press paper (like thick watercolor paper) layered with Japanese washi tissue
paper. Fit a piece of glass or plexiglass cut to size on top, and secure everything with clear adhesive dots.
how to make A B
wall vases
MATERIALS
Nine 1010-inch pieces of -inch
maple-veneer MDF
Nine 211 8-inch zinc-plated
U-bolts and corresponding
hardware
Drill and corresponding drill bit
Nine 5- or 6-inch plastic vials
(available at crafts stores)
Picture hanging wire
Wire cutters
Step 1 Gather supplies (A). On each

medium-density berboard (MDF)
square, center a U-bolt and mark C D
holes. Drill through boards, using a
piece of scrap lumber underneath
to minimize splintering. Combine
bracket (B), U-bolt, and vial on front
(C). Add nuts on back and tighten
as needed to hold the vial in place.
Step 2 Wrap wire around bolts on
back of boards (D) and hang on a
wall in a tight grid. Add water and
owers to nish.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN ENTIRE WALL TO
WORK WITH, TRY A SMALLER DECAL HUNG ON
THE WALL INSIDE AN EMPTY WHITE FRAME.
KATIE LEPORTE, PROJECT DESIGNER

OPPOSITE Add a bold floral statement to an empty wall with this oversize art project. Buy
this graphic rose decal (see page 65 for details) or make your own by using the halftone pop
filter on a digital image in Adobe Photoshop and having it printed as a decal at a local printer.
Unpeel the backing of the decal and adhere to the wall, starting at the top and working down,
smoothing out air bubbles with a straightedge as you go. Subtle floral lace accents on just the
drawer fronts of the console table keep this project looking far from old-fashioned.
how to make A B
lace texture
MATERIALS
Chalk paint (We used Annie
Sloan Chalk Paint in English
Yellow and Pure White.)
Paintbrush or roller
Lace
Stencil spray adhesive
Trowel
Wood Icing (woodicing.com)
Fine sandpaper
Artists paintbrush
Step 1 Gather supplies (A). Remove
drawers and hardware. Paint the
front of the drawer and let dry C D
completely.
Step 2 Lightly coat drawer with
stencil spray adhesive and lay lace
on top, smoothing any wrinkles (B).
Step 3 Use a trowel to spread an
1 8-inch-thick layer of Wood Icing
on top of the lace (C).

Step 4 Pull back the lace to reveal
the raised pattern and let dry (D).
Step 5 Sand very lightly and brush
a very small amount of white paint
over the raised lace design (E). Let
dry and add hardware to nish (F).
E F
Wood Icing
picks up even
the finest of
threads in lace, so
choose a delicate
pattern.
10 DIY IDEAS TO STEAL
Floral-inspired decorating feels of-the-moment fresh
thanks to these tools, products, and techniques.
WORDS OLIVIA ALBERS PRODUCER CHRISTY BROKENS
1. WALL CLIMBER Each element of 3. DISPLAY PRO Holly Becker

these vinyl rose decalsstems, thorns, and Leslie Shewring demystify the art
leaves, and budscomes separately, so of ower arranging and share their
you can adjust the design to suit your favorite creative container ideas for
space. Art by Ilan Dei and available in vintage, eclectic, and modern displays.
black or white. $60; whatisblik.com $23; chroniclebooks.com
5. STAMPED ELEGANCE The

Rose Terrace rubber stamp produces
an eye-popping 66-inch image. For
a multicolor effect, top, apply several
shades of ink with brush markers
directly to the stamp. For single color
stamping, choose from more than 40
Color Couture inks. $18 (stamp);
$7 (ink pad); www.thetonstamps.com
2. FLAT-OUT PRETTY Preserve 4. FLOSS BOSS Stitch up a beautiful

owers with this 69-inch press. bouquet with this embroidery pattern
Adjustable straps secure around two set featuring 14 streamlined owers.
wood slabs and 12 reusable blotter Choose iron-on transfer pattern ($5) or
sheets. $20; arnoldgrummer.com downloadable PDF with color guides
($3.50). sublimestitching.com

6. LETTER PERFECT Fill the inside
of this galvanized letter with florists
foam and add blossoms. Rest the frame
on a table (see page 56) or hang it on a
door or wall. Approximately 2014
inches. $30; hobbylobby.com
8. FLOORED BY GRACE Add vintage-meets-digital panache with the Serendipity EV25

pixelated floral rug. Available with a black or white background, this polyester rug is hand-
tufted. $559 (for 58-foot rug); $1,009 (7 9-foot rug); rugsusa.com
10. BEST BUDS Get your full-size

version of the Halftone Rose Decal,
printed on adhesive vinyl, designed by
Katie Leporte for this story (see page
62). $139; beelineandblue.com
7. HANG & FRAME These delicate 9. SWEET SHARER This distressed
designs by New York City artist A.J. 2415-inch shutter is a fine substitute
Lim are inspired by classic embroidery. for the vintage version used in our wall
Starting at $20 for 98-inch archival organizer project (see page 58). Its
print on cotton rag paper; available in gray (shown) and mint.
society6.com/ajlim $40; wermemorykeepers.com
DESIGN + WORDS MARIA V. CHARBONNEAUX PHOTOGRAPHS JAY WILDE HOW-TO PHOTOGRAPHS KARLA CONRAD & JACOB FOX
DRESS UP
YOUR DOORSTEP
PAGES 7375
PROJECT EXTERIOR We removed the irreparable, lavished time on the xable, and
installed simple DIY add-ons. New shrubs, perennials, and mulch set the tone for the
landscaping, while container plantings ll in until the foundation plantings mature.
Turn away from a lackluster exterior.
Steer your homes curb appeal in a
more attractive direction with a few
cost-effective weekend projects. BEFORE Our 1948 ranchs classic
brick exterior wooed us into buying it,
but we needed to unlock the potential.
BUILD AND
INSTALL CEDAR
SHUTTERS
PAGE 70
Upside-down shutters. Peeling
paint on the steps. Overgrown
shrubs. Geese on the mailbox.
It was a facade only a couple of first-time,
DIY-happy homeowners could love.
Those eager beavers would be me and
my husband, John. When we purchased our
home six years ago, we only saw potential.
After plenty of interior upgradesand an
unfortunate sewer line replacement that left
our front yard a muddy messwe set our
sights on sprucing up the shabby exterior.
We started by stripping away the dated
and dilapidated. The rickety storm door came
down to reveal our pretty wood door. Dinky
dented lights were replaced with inexpensive
orbs. The cracked vinyl shutters exited the
premises to make way for homemade cedar
shutters. The straggly bushes hit the compost
pile. Our sinking concrete steps were mud-
jacked to level, scraped of paint, and stained.
And the geese on the mailbox flew south.
Next, we layered on the improvements. We
connected our driveway to our front door by
laying a brick paver walkway, and we enlisted
my dads help to build an entry-defining wood
railing. Window boxes and new perennials
INSTALL
A BRICK added lush life to our once-sad landscaping.
PAVER PATH To finish, John put our lawn on life support.
PAGE 72 The compliments weve gotten lead us to
believe that others can now see what we knew
all along: This is a home thats well-loved and
cared for by the people who live hereus!
1
1 FRET NOT Decorative railings featuring intricate fretwork add architectural detail to a boring stoop. We used a mix of
pressure-treated 66s, 24s, 22 spindles, and deck boards to construct these custom structures before priming and painting.
We bolted them to the concrete and brick at the stoop and created footings in the ground for the bottom posts. Consult your
local building codes before you start.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE
THIS GEOMETRIC TOPPER.
BHG.COM/METALORB
PLANTING TIPS
Take gardening expert
Kate Carter Fredericks
advice for successful
container plantings.
AMEND SOIL Enrich potting
mix with composted manure
and slow-release plant food
before planting.
FEED Nourish plants every
week or two with water-
soluble plant food.
WATER Especially during hot 4 5
weather, water daily if the soil
feels dry. Drench the soil and
avoid saturating foliage.
DEADHEAD To get the most
from your annuals, remove
spent blooms every few days.
2 HOSE HANGUP 3 CLIMB HIGH 4 FIND AN ANGLE 5 STAMP ACT An old

To corral the hose in style, Obelisksbuilt from 22s Bring the geometric trend resin planter gets a major
we set a 44 pressure- add height. Miter the post home with a little exterior upgrade. Prime using a
treated wood post a foot ends at 7-degree angles to primer and paint. Tape of primer made for plastics,
into the ground using achieve a trapezoidal shape a berclay planter with and spray-paint it black.
fast-setting concrete. We with a square base. Top the at sides from corner to Cut a kitchen sponge into a
topped it with a post cap, structure with a cap made corner on adjacent sides triangle, dip it into exterior
painted the assembly glossy from scraps. Thread wire for an asymmetric look. We latex paint, blot of the
black, and installed a wall- horizontally through screw lled ours with Little Lucky excess on a paper towel,
mounted metal hose rack. eyes for climbing vines. Peach Glow lantana. and stamp around the rim.

budget how to build
Breakdown cedar shutters
CEDAR BOARDS $66
KREG SCREWS $5 MATERIALS coarse Kreg
MASONRY SCREWS $14 Tape measure screws
CAULK $2 14 cedar Hand sander
PRIMER $17 boards and 120-grit
PAINT $21 16 cedar sandpaper
TOTAL // $125
(FOUR SHUTTERS) boards Brad nailer
12 cedar Paintable caulk
boards Oil-base primer
Compound Exterior paint
miter saw Masonry bit
Hammer drill 3161-inch
Kreg K4 masonry
Master System screws (We
(kregtool.com) used Tapcon.)
Riverbend 1-inch Level
VR080A,
VALSPAR PAINT; Step 1 Gather materials (A). Measure
VALSPAR.COM the height and width of your
window (B). For a classic look, the
shutter width should be about
half the window width. (We used
one 14 and two 16s to make
a 14-inch-wide shutter for our
28-inch-wide window.) Cut the
14 and 16 boards to the height
of your window using a compound
miter saw.
Step 2 Using the Kreg K4 Master
System, drill pocket holes every
68 inches across one long side
of each 16 plank (C). Edge-join
the 16 boards to either side of the
14 using 1-inch Kreg screws (D).
Sand the front and edges.
Step 3 Cut the 12 boards to
the height of the shutter for the
vertical rails. Attach them using a
6 brad nailer. Measure the distance
between the two rails, and cut
three horizontal rails. Attach the
middle rail (E). Caulk all joints. Prime
and paint the shutter (F) and the
unattached top and bottom rails.
6 BOXED UP We built
Step 4 Mark the shutter placement
a window box from 112 alongside the window (G). Drill pilot
cedar planks using the Kreg holes near the top and bottom
K4 Master System. Hide edges of the shutter (H). Using the
pocket holes on the inside hammer drill, make a pilot hole
when possible; ll holes in the house (I). Hang the shutter
with wood plugs when using masonry screws. Check that
you cant. Drill holes for its level (J) before securing the
drainage. Applysealer to
bottom. Attach the top and bottom
protect the wood. Hang
rails, covering the screwheads (K).
with 8-inch corner braces.
Repeat to make more shutters.

AA B C
D E
made to order
TO CUSTOMIZE
SHUTTER WIDTH,
COMBINE VARIOUS
CEDAR BOARDS UP TO
6 INCHES WIDE. BOARDS
WIDER THAN 6 INCHES
SHOULDNT BE EDGE-
JOINED.
F G H
I J K
7 WALK THIS WAY Versatile 48-inch Holland brick pavers are an inexpensive solution when you need to cover a lot of ground.
(Ours cost less than 50 cents each on sale.) Start by deciding on a pattern. We chose a herringbone pattern with soldier courses on
each side. (See Brick by Brick, opposite, for other ideas.) Map out the path using a long and flexible object, such as a garden hose;
spray-paint guidelines. Excavate an 8-inch-deep trench slightly wider than your intended path. (Call 811 before you dig to have your
utilities marked.) Flatten the trench using a tamper. Place stakes along the edges to mark the exact walkway dimensions and connect
the stakes with string. Place a weed barrier along the path, then lay a 4-inch base of -inch crushed road stone with fines; tamp the
stone until it is level and smooth. Lay a 1-inch layer of sand on top using a screed to form a level bed. Set the pavers atop the sand.
A hammer and brick chisel worked well for straight cuts, but we rented a paver saw from a local home improvement store for the
tricky cuts around the curves. After all the pavers are in place, fill the joints with polymeric sand using a broom. Remove excess sand
from the surface, then mist the path with a hose several times so the sand will activate and harden. If desired, apply a concrete sealer.
size it right
CONSIDER THE SIZE
OF THE BRICKS WHEN
DETERMINING THE 7
PATHWAYS WIDTH TO
AVOID EXCESSIVE CUTS.
A COMFORTABLE
WIDTH IS AT LEAST
3 FEET.
BRICK BY BRICK
8
Inexpensive 48-
inch Holland pavers
take on many looks.
8 NUMBER OFF
Make a modern house
plaque: Trim a 18 cedar
board to the desired width.
HERRINGBONE When Using a brad nailer, attach
set at a 90-degree angle, 11-inch square dowels
this classic pattern requires around the back perimeter
only occasional cuts. of the board. Seal the front;
let dry. Protect the front
with painters tape, and
paint the edges. Using the
provided templates, drill
holes for the metal house
numbers (we painted ours
teal). Apply clear silicone
in each hole, and insert
the numbers. When dry,
mount a ledger board to
the house, and install the
BASKET-WEAVE
plaque by driving screws
Place pavers in alternating
through the top.
vertical and horizontal
pairs for a vintage look. 9 YOUVE GOT MAIL
Outside, its a run-of-
the-mill mailbox. Inside,
9 its anything but boring.
Tape of the exterior
with painters tape, and
spray-paint the inside in a
peppy hue. We designed a
stencil using favorite fonts
and cut it from vinyl using
an electronic die-cutting
CONCENTRIC machine, but you also
SQUARE Pavers form a could trim a phrase by
large, repeating pattern, hand. Remove the letters,
great for ample spaces. position the stencil on the
lid, and ll in with paint.
TAKE OUR ADVICE

We completed our
curved paver
walkway in about
four weekends.
Time will vary
based on size
and difficulty.
These tips and STONE Stretch string SAND To level sand, pull PAVERS Plastic paver
tricks make across the walkway at the a board across 1-inch PVC edging holds pavers in
the project a desired depth; ll to the pipes. Remove the pipes, place. Set the soldier rows
little easier. string with crushed stone. and ll the holes. rst, then ll in the pattern.

palette picks
WE TOOK OUR COLOR
AND PATTERN CUES
FROM A VIBRANT
ANTIQUE KILIM RUG.
HOLD UP PAINT CHIPS
NEXT TO A PHOTO
OF THE INSPIRATION
RUG TO LAND ON AN
ECLECTIC MIX.
10
DOWNLOAD THE DESIGN
FOR THIS WELCOME MAT.
CRICUT.COM/DIYMAGAZINE
A B
how to stencil
a welcome mat
MATERIALS
Natural-ber doormat
Cricut Explore die-cutting machine
Vinyl for die-cutting machine
Exterior paint samples
34-inch artists brush
Step 1 Find the design in Cricut
Design Space at cricut.com/
DIYmagazine. Size as desired. Cut
the design several times from vinyl
using the die-cutting machine (A).
Step 2 Place the stencil at the
doormats center. Apply paint to ll
in the design using an artists brush
10 WELCOME HOME
11 (B). While the paint dries, place
Inspired by a vintage kilim another stencil on the mat, lining
rug, we gave a $10 IKEA up the design. Fill in with paint.
welcome mat an eye- Stencils can be reused after paint
catching makeover. Create dries. Repeat until mat is covered.
a stencil (see How to
Stencil a Welcome Mat, far
right) and ll the designs SPECIAL THANKS TO
with varying combos of BALL HORTICULTURAL
seven exterior paint colors. CO., CRICUT, THE
(We used leftover paint HOME DEPOT,
from the shutters and ROCKWELL, WAVE
obelisks, plus ve Behr PETUNIAS
sample pots, which can be
used outdoors.)
11 ITS A WRAP
Add pops of color to a
twisted twig wreath from a
crafts store. Wrap medium-
weight yarn tightly around
twigs within the wreath,
securing the ends with a
clear-drying crafts glue. Black
MINWAX GEL STAIN;
Disperse colors throughout MINWAX.COM
for a pleasing look.

10 DIY IDEAS
TO STEAL
Let these products inspire you to give your homes
exterior the nip-tuck treatment one project at time.
3. CUT IT OUT The Cricut Explore

Air ($300) cuts more than 60 types
of materials, writes, and scores using
Bluetooth technology. Upload designs,
or choose from the library available in
the Design Space online software. It
also works with all Cricut cartridges. To
make a stencil, use adhesive-back Cricut
Stencil Vinyl ($7). cricut.com
2. FLOWER POWER Fast-growing 4. PROTECT IT To protect cedar from

1. TOTALLY TUBULAR To make Easy Wave petunias in Pink Passion, mildew, water, and the sun, choose a
the metal orbs on page 69, invest in Burgundy Velour, and more offer clear sealer, such as Olympic Maximum
a tube cutter made for cutting small blooms throughout the growing season Waterproong Sealant. A quart is plenty
tubing (HDX Junior Tube Cutter, $8; without needing to be cut back. Theyre for small projects, such as window boxes.
homedepot.com). We used 36-inch a reliable way to add a shot of dense Its guaranteed to prevent graying for
round aluminum tubes ($8 for ve color to your garden. Prices vary; three years on decks and four years on
tubes; hobbylinc.com) for our orbs. wavepetunias.com for retailers. fences and siding. $16$34; olympic.com

9. STYLE UNDERFOOT We
revived our concrete stoop and steps
with Behr Premium Semi-Transparent
Concrete Stain in Dark Coal ($26/
5. FIRMLY PLANTED The Ella gallon). Before applying, remove all
14-inch Square Black Resin Planter adds 7. DISAPPEARING ACT If your coatings or sealants. Prep the surface
height to your garden and makes a great downspouts are an eyesore, hide them. with a cleaner and etcher made for
canvas for customization with a little InvisaFlow StealthFlow Downspouts concrete, and apply Behr Premium
primer and exterior paint. A bottom attach onto standard downspouts. The Concrete & Masonry Bonding Primer
reservoir collects water, which cuts back low profile can be covered with mulch ($20/gallon). Apply the stain with a
on watering. $124; homedepot.com or rock so they disappear into your pump sprayer, and back-roll with a
landscapeno digging requiredwhile -inch nap roller. behr.com
diverting water away from your homes
foundation. $10 (52-inch kit), $6 (28-
inch extension); invisaflow.com
for retailers
8. LIGHT THE
WAY Illuminate a
path at night with
wire-free, solar-
power lights. These
eco-friendly lights
6. HAMMER TIME When drilling charge during the
through brick, masonry, or concrete, a 10. NAIL IT DOWN A brad nailer
day and provide
hammer drill is a must. The Rockwell came in handy for our shutters, but
up to six hours of
20V MaxLithium Brushless Hammer its a great investment if you plan to
light when they
Drill is compact, lightweight, comes install trim or molding. The Porter-
automatically turn
with a 20-year warranty (including Cable 20V Max Lithium 18-Gauge Brad
on at dusk.
battery replacement), and also can be Nailer is easy to use and portableno
$49 for six;
used for standard drilling and driving air compressor needed. $199 (with
allmodern.com
when not in hammer mode. Pair it with battery), $149 (without battery);
a masonry bit. $200; rockwelltools.com portercable.com

WAVE
Just add water
to give dyes and
paints a mellow,
dreamy twist.
PROJECTS KATIE LEPORTE
PHOTOGRAPHS ADAM ALBRIGHT
WORDS HEIDI PALKOVIC
THIS PHOTO This ombr
wall nish requires just two
paint colors. You achieve a
graduated effect by adding
water to the paint as you
work your way up the wall.
Start by pouring two colors
of paint in separate foil
baking pans, above. (We
used Annie Sloan Chalk
Paint in Aubusson Blue and
Provence, but latex paint
yields beautiful results, too.)
Mix a small amount of water
with the darker shade and
start painting at the bottom
of the wall in wide, arcing
motions using a brush.
Continue thinning the paint
as you work your way up
the wall and apply thinned
lighter paint as desired.
artistic touch
SPRAY A COTTON PILLOW
COVER UNTIL DAMP, THEN
PAINT FLOWERS AND LEAVES
WITH WATERCOLORS,
LETTING THE PIGMENTS
BLEED INTO THE FABRIC
AND SOFTEN NATURALLY.
LET DRY AND SPRAY WITH
A COLOR FIXATIVE.

Paint Picks
FABRIC PAINT IS PERMANENT,
EVEN WHEN WASHED, MAKING
IT AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR
OUR PROJECTS. IF YOU CHOOSE
TO USE CONVENTIONAL
WATERCOLOR PAINT, TREAT IT
WITH A COLOR FIXATIVE
TO PREVENT BLEEDING
WHEN WASHED.
OPPOSITE Pretty fabric paints blend to turn plain-white table linens into a soft setting for your next gathering. Wash a cotton
tablecloth and hang it while damp on a clothesline or in a large work space using clothespins. Dilute pink and purple fabric paint
with water to various intensities in separate buckets. Keep one bucket of water close by for rinsing the brush. Dip a large paintbrush
in a small amount of diluted paint, then brush color in a large sweeping motion onto the damp tablecloth. Work with small amounts
of each color, blending them as you work. Rinse brush as needed. THIS PHOTO Add stripes to white cotton napkins. Spritz the
napkins with water rst, then lay them at on your work surface. Use an artists paintbrush to paint thin lines of watered-down fabric
paint onto the surface. Dont worry if your lines are imperfectit adds to the watercolor effect.

Place cards
THE NAIL-POLISH
TECHNIQUE USED ON
THE DISHES WORKS FOR
PLACE CARDS, TOO. DIP
THE EDGE OF A 24-
INCH CARDSTOCK STRIP
INTO POLISH DRIZZLED IN
WATER. LET DRY.
budget
Breakdown
NAIL POLISH $2
FLEA MARKET
DISHES $10
PLASTIC CONTAINER $2
TOTAL // $14
polish hardens in the water.

Note: Color only the areas
where food will not touch or
top with clear glass plates.
Hand-wash only.

OPPOSITE Layer watercolor-inspired projects to fashion a relaxing bedroom. The geometric headboard is constructed from
maple-veneer medium-density fiberboard (MDF) triangles that are dipped in diluted chalk paint. To give a discolored lampshade
a new lease on life, we rolled it in various colors of Rit dye, much like dyeing an egg. We gave mottled color to a white curtain
by using sponge pouncers to apply watercolor spots to the curtain. We clustered dots at the top of the panel, lessening them as
we moved toward the bottom. BELOW To make the headboard triangles, cut 48-foot sheets of -inch maple-veneer MDF into
1416-inch pieces. Mark a 16-inch equilateral triangle in the center of one MDF piece. To build a jig (A), place the marked piece
on a 1624-inch base of -inch MDF, aligning one marked triangle edge with long base edge; trace. Nail 2-inch-wide MDF scraps
on marked lines. Lay MDF rectangle inside jig (B). Cut across bottom with a table saw. Flip MDF over and place back in jig (C).
Cut across bottom (D). Cut all MDF rectangles into triangles (we cut 28 for a queen-size headboard). Mix 1 teaspoon of water per
cup of chalk paint in wide container (E). Dip each triangle edge in paint (F) and let dry. Attach triangles to wall with pin nails.
A B
C D
E F
why Make a jig?

WHEN YOU NEED TO
MAKE MANY IDENTICAL
CUTS, CONSTRUCT A JIG.
THIS TEMPLATE HELPS
YOU CUT QUICKLY AND
CONSISTENTLY, WITHOUT
HAVING TO MEASURE AND
MARK EACH PIECE.

BELOW RIGHT The shams look like they were treated to a resist effect, but watered-
down dye applied over a stencil produced the look. Insert a piece of cardboard
between the layers of a white cotton pillow sham to prevent dye from bleeding
through to the back. Use spray adhesive to adhere the stencil to fabric, and spritz
fabric with water before brushing on color. BELOW LEFT Dip the edges of a white
throw in Rit powder dye and embroider a smattering of cross-stitches around the
dyed areas. BELOW LEFT, MIDDLE To make a monogram pillow, lay a chipboard
letter on top of a white pillowcase and spritz fabric with water. Trace the outline
with watercolor paint using an artists paintbrush, blending the paint outward.
ABOVE Channel your inner Monet to postmark artwork and a painterly letter banner. Turn an inexpensive flea market frame into
gallery-worthy art by painting the frame and backing white, then brush blue and teal acrylic paint in large sweeping motions onto
the backing, leaving the upper left-hand corner mostly white. Add splashes of hot pink, then spray the wet paint with water for
a drippy effect. Use a stencil to add the postmark. TOP RIGHT When dry, apply cursive lettering with a gold paint pen. ABOVE
RIGHT, MIDDLE To make the pennant-style banner, place vinyl stickers on cotton canvas panels cut to shape. Fill spray bottles with
purple, teal, and royal blue Rit powder dye, following the mixing instructions on the box. Spritz each piece of fabric with the dye
mixtures. When dry, peel off the letters, punch holes in each panel, and string the pieces onto cording.

1
1 AN ALFRESCO AFFAIR Homeowner Jen Harrison 2 ITS A WEAVE The settee was purchased for $25for
takes full advantage of her homes wide wraparound porch, the wood frame only. I looked at it, checked the sturdiness,
outtting it with multiple seating areascomplete with rugs and wondered how I was going to make it work, Jen says.
and throw pillows. The wood chair frame was $2.50, the Her eureka idea was to create a woven back and sides from
carved screen came from a local ea market for $20, and upholstery cording and add a plywood seat and of-the-
the shell hangings are vintage nds from ea markets. rack cushion.
JEN
A Cleveland-area DIYer curates meaningful style that expresses
her artistic lan and sparks a passionate social media following.
STYLING + WORDS LACEY HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHS JAY WILDE
Her popular Instagram handle is Jen sees her home as a gallery of favorite things,
the vast majority of which came from thrift stores,
@FleaMarketFab. But she could as antiques fairs, Goodwill, eBay, Craigslist, and even
accurately be known as DIYDiva. neighbors trash piles. Under her keen curatorlike
Jennifer Harrison (Jen to her friends) is a nonstop eye, the overall feeling is never crowded or dated.
project machineadopting, making over, and Its comfortable and surprisingly style savvy
posting ea, thrift, and curb gems that she alone (considering 80 percent of it was once castoff ).
sees the potential in. A lot of people who follow me Most importantly, she never sees her interiors as
think I have my own style aside from other peoples, done. Rooms continuously change as new nds
she says. While the basis of her look is bohemian and and creations replace those shes tired of. Treasured
midcentury, shes not a slave to one particular era. I pieces move to the basement, while the remainder
like so many things, and Ill bring in whatever catches are put up for sale. There is never a boundary or a
my eye to make the space what I love. place to stop, she says.
Thanks to Jens ability to let go and embrace
new favorite things, her home remains fresh and
fashionable. Thats the beauty of eaing and
making it myself, she says. It is affordable to move
on to the next thing.
Meet Jen!
JEN CREDITS HER
THRIFT-SAVVY MOM AND
CARPENTER DAD FOR
HER DIY STYLE. I ALSO
HAVE A VERY PATIENT
HUSBAND WHO ALLOWS
ME TO DO THESE CRAZY
EXPERIMENTS,
SHE SAYS.

alabaster white
SW7008, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS;
On a Roll
JEN INSTALLED
CASTERS ON THIS
GRAIN CABINET BEFORE
BRINGING IT INTO HER
HOME. SHE ROLLED
IT AROUND THE MAIN
LEVEL UNTIL IT FOUND
ITS HOME BESIDE THE
FIREPLACE.
3 MIXOLOGY Textiles energize Jens living room.

Her collection began with a Pinterest post several years
ago of an all-white space with Moroccan rugs. I started
investigating and purchased one, she says. When I got it,
I realized the workmanship and quality and history. They
became a bit of an addiction.

4 WHITE IS RIGHT 5 PERFECT FIT A 6 HIGH TO LOW 7 ART + CART A
Most of the walls in Jens midcentury daybed (a Formerly a orist shops vintage brass bar cart pairs
home are painted the Craigslist score) nestles workstation, the patina- with a modern art canvas
same shade of white. But perfectly into a window rich piece became the created by a local high
in the dining room, she bump-out in the dining breakfast table after Jen school student. Jen is also
ipped the scheme room, creating an inviting cut nearly a foot of the a fan of making your own
dressing two walls in a spot for more of Jens legs. Pink spray paint gives art. Play some music and
bold oral paper and Moroccan textiles and metal vintage Russell let yourself be free! It's
coating the oor in a her miniature pinscher, Woodard chairs a sassy inexpensive and lets you
glossy version of her Ernesto. new look. be creative, she says.
favorite white.
7
raindrops
T-LR-004 9
(WALLPAPER),
HYGGE & WEST;
HYGGEANDWEST.COM
8
10
11
8 PEEL & STICK The 9 STORY TIME 10 ROBE REPURPOSE 11 STOW-N-GO

nurseryouttted for Floating ledges A full-size bed in the Shallow IKEA cabinets line
Jens toddler grandson hold books beside a nursery hosts a smattering one nursery wall. They
has walls dressed in midcentury Eames chair. of pillows, including one didnt come with knobs,
removable wallpaper I had thoughts on having with birds on it that Jen so I found the two-tone
tiles. Jens collection of it reupholstered, but once created from a chenille wood knobs with bells,
paint-by-number animal I started the decorating robe she found at and I knew the baby
art pops up throughout process in the nursery, Goodwill. It had stains on would love playing with
the room. the white leather worked it, so I salvaged the good them, Jen says.
perfectly, Jen says. parts, she says.

12 LIGHT FANTASTIC Jen made the xture over
her oice sewing table by pairing an IKEA chandelier
Hallelujah! and a galvanized metal tub. I ran the chandelier
wiring through a drilled hole in the metal and
AN ARCHITECTURAL rewired it to make the cord a lot longer, she says. It
PIECE OF PERFECTLY
PATINAED COPPER
was very inexpensive, and I love how it turned out.
PART OF A LOCAL Denitely one of my all-time favorite projects.
CHURCH STEEPLEIS
3-D ARTWORK IN
JENS OFFICE.
12
13
13 ONE PERSONS TRASH Jen scored a paint-
splattered drop cloth at a garage sale. I originally
thought about reupholstering a piece of furniture
with it, she says. But instead, she added grommets
and tied it with rope to create her master bedrooms
window treatment.
14
16
15
14 DRESS UP The 16 MR. PRESIDENT

17
brackets supporting Jen and her husband,
Jens vanity table were Raymond, were picking
the porch railings on an up a Craigslist purchase
old local home being when he fell for these
demolished. I want to large presidential portraits.
use an old door on top, I didnt think I wanted
but I havent found the them, but he said Are you
door yet, she says. Until crazy? Im buying them!
then, a piece of tempered Jen says. The owner told
glass helps display her the couple the pair had
collection of vintage and hung in the auditorium of
vintage-inspired jewelry. a now-demolished school
in Cleveland. They didnt
15 GIDDY UP! When drill into the stone walls,
Jen saw the framed horse Jen says. Both pieces
rug at Springfield Antique were glued to the plaster
Show and Flea Market, she so big chunks of plaster
had to have it. It is such are still attached to the
an impactful piece, and backs of the frames.
it makes a statement all
by itself! And so ugly its 17 FARM FIND The
great! she says. So many master beds headboard
people have found the is an old barn doorand
same one and will post a another find that only Jen
photo on Instagram and could see the beauty in. Textiles
tag me. It was filthy and loaded A MOROCCAN
with pink paint, she says WEDDING BLANKET
of the piece. After a good SHINES ON THE
MASTER BED WITH ITS
cleaning and sanding,
CREAMY WOOL, WHITE
it became the standout FRINGE, AND GOLD
Jen had imagined. I did SEQUINS.
pay $300, but it was well
worth it! she says.

18 TAKE A SEAT A handcrafted folding table
created by a local man for his farmers market booth
now hosts warm-weather meals on Jens porch,
anchored by a 13-foot-long kilim rug. All her rugs
are antique and found at garage sales and flea
markets. They definitely make the porch more
relaxed, she says.
18
Under Foot
JEN OUTFITS HER
PORCH WITH THE
SAME TYPE OF RUGS
SHE USES INSIDE. SHE
RECOMMENDS THIN,
FLAT WEAVES THAT DRY
QUICKLY AND ARE
EASY TO SWEEP.
AS MUCH AS MY MOM WAS AN INFLUENCE ON
THE THRIFTED DESIGN DIRECTION I HAVE TAKEN
IN MY LIFE, MY CARPENTER FATHER WAS THE
BALANCE OF MY SKILLS AND PASSION TO DIY.
JEN HARRISON, HOMEOWNER/DESIGNER
19
20
19 CHEERS! Being that 21 POOL BAR A DIY

I am a junker, I like nothing shed made by Jen and
to match, Jen says of her Raymond, a concrete 21
mostly white and glass contractor, shows of
table settings she uses their resourcefulness. He
when hosting friends and found the walls in the
family. It's all mixed and Dumpster at a job site. We
matched from Goodwill didnt have to cut them
for so cheap that I can or anything. Jen says. A
aford to resell it or donate neighbor installed a new
it back. shed door, and I garbage-
picked the old one. The
20 BOX TOP We got ceiling rafters are from a
some pallets, and I had so friends deckthey were
much scrap wood in the replacing it and they gave
garage, Jen says of the us all the wood. After
materials she used to build spraying the inside with
pool-side ottomans. She white paint, they created
topped the cubes with a bar with a concrete
table runners and throw counter and wrapped
pillows to serve as it with old shutters and
extra seating. doors cut to size.

STRING LIGHTS, DIY
PENDANTS, AND
HANDMADE TORCHES
BRING ROMANTIC
AMBIENCE TO A
GARDEN GATHERING.
22
23
24
22 BOHO HOBNOB 23 ZIP IT Jen created a 24 TORCH LIGHT

I wanted a bohemian- pair of outdoor pendants Jen tied tapers to bamboo
themed area where you from hardware cloth, zip garden supports using
could sit in the garden, ties, and light kits. I had colored contractor
play some music, and no clue how many ties string to illuminate her
just have some drinks and how much time it was garden beds. Because
and relax, Jen says of the going to take, she says the candles were from
seating area she set up in of the project. The longer Goodwill, the entire idea
her front yard. light has 5,000 ties; the may have cost me $15,
smaller one about 1,000. she says.

5 DIY IDEAS
TO STEAL
Fluff your nest with eclectic treasures inspired
by Jen Harrisons globe-trotting style.
1. ABSOLUTELY PRESIDENTIAL
Invite a few historic figures to your
walls with prints of official portraits. 3. FEATHERED FIND An African
Starting at $40 each for 912-inch Juju hat makes a showstopping art piece
giclee prints; art.com in Jens dining room window. Artisan-
made headgear is available online in a
variety of colors and sizes. $235 for a
30-inch-diameter piece in off-white;
oldworldshoppe.etsy.com 5. TIE ONE ON To create the tassel
curtains on her porch, Jen crafted
tassels from yarn in three neutral
colors. (Visit BHG.com/MakeTassels
for a tassel-making tutorial.) To
assemble, she hung 6-foot-long dowels
from a clothing rack so she could work
without a ladder. She started by tying
20 pieces of twine to the same length,
evenly spaced on the rod. She then
tied on the tassels, randomly picking
the color, adding different lengths
of twine and tassels to create layers.
After the tassels were all attached, she
2. SOFT EDGES Jens collection added pink and cranberry yarn accents
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These simple projects
create a natural
gathering place that has
food, water, and shelter
for winged beauties.
PROJECTS + WORDS
KATE CARTER FREDERICK
PHOTOGRAPHS
PETE KRUMHARDT
WELCOME HOME A flowerpot fitted with a 1-inch entry hole, opposite, offers housing
for small birds, such as the chickadee, nuthatch, tufted titmouse, and wren. Site the
house away from high-traffic areas of the yard and where nearby trees and shrubs offer
shelter, giving birds the privacy they need to nest, hatch, and raise broods. Locate the
birdhouse where it is protected from late-day sun in summer and wind in winter.
how to make A B
a f lowerpot
birdhouse
MATERIALS
Drill and drill bit
-inch nut
6-inch-diameter round wooden
plaque
1-inch hole-boring drill bit
Sandpaper
Outdoor acrylic paint
Sponge brush
C D
Step 1 Gather materials (A). Drill
a hole in a fence, wall, or other
surface (B) to mount the birdhouse.
Step 2 Slide a washer over the
bolt, then push the bolt through
the pots drainage hole (C) and the
fence (D). Slide a washer over the
exposed end of the bolt; twist the
nut onto the bolt and tighten it to
secure the pot.
Step 3 Drill the 114-inch-diameter
entry hole in the wooden plaque,
about 1 inches from the bottom
edge. Sand smooth the edges
of the entry hole. Paint only the
outside of the wooden plaque to
make it more weather-resistant. E
Let dry. Press the plaque into the
pot until it is rmly wedged in
place (E). A perch is not necessary
and might provide a foothold
for predators. Clean House
REMOVE OLD NESTING
MATERIAL FROM THE
BIRDHOUSE ANNUALLY IN
AUTUMN, WHEN YOU ARE
CERTAIN THE BREEDING
SEASON IS DONE.

STAR POWER Molded seeds are a decorative way to feed feathered
friends, below. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve two packets of gelatin
in cup boiling water. Add 2 cups of birdseed (A); stir. Let set for five
minutes, then stir until the seeds have absorbed most of the liquid.
Lay cookie cutters on baking sheets lined with waxed paper. Press seed
mixture firmly into the shapes. Cut a length of twine, knot the ends,
and press the knot into the still-soft shape; repeat for each ornament.
Refrigerate the ornaments overnight. Set ornaments on a rack to air-dry
for several days and harden completely before hanging them outdoors.
A
Seedy Hang-ups
FOR THESE SHAPES, WE
USED A WILD BIRD MIX,
WHICH INCLUDES MILLET,
MILO, SUNFLOWER, AND
THISTLE. WE FOUND THAT
ANY SIZE COOKIE CUTTERS
WORKTHE GELATIN ACTS
LIKE GLUE. OURS ARE ABOUT
2 TO 2 INCHES WIDE.
PLANTS TO ATTRACT BIRDS
A bird-friendly yard includes a mix of plantings to provide
food, shelter, nesting sites, and nesting material. Plant food sources
that offer seeds, berries, and nectar to a variety of birds.
FOUNTAINGRASS seed heads PURPLE CONEFLOWER SUNFLOWER grows easily and

entice birds to forage from them provides large seed heads as well as blooms in summer, then develops
during fall and winter. cover for ground-feeding birds. seeds favored by birds.
ARONIA, aka chokeberry, is a hardy CRABAPPLE is a popular group VIBURNUM includes a diverse
shrub with clusters of bird-pleasing of spring-flowering trees that fruit in group of shrubs that produce
berries. It grows in any type of soil. summer and fall. bird-friendly shelter and berries.
FUCHSIA will bloom all summer PENSTEMON is favored by SALVIA, including perennial and
in a hanging basket and feed hummingbirds and gardeners for its annual varieties, attracts hummers to
hummingbirds with sweet nectar. colorful bell-shape flowers. the nectar-filled blooms.

FEED THE BIRDS Welcome birds to your yard and help sustain them,
especially through the winter, by setting up a feeder, below. Offer a
continuous supply of food to keep birds coming year-round. Feathered
friends will reward you by eating insects in the garden and entertaining
you with their antics. As diners, birds search out specific menus. Cater
to varied tastes by offering a seed mix that includes black sunflower,
dine & dash safflower, and millet, then watch for cardinals, juncos, house finches
HANG A FEEDER WHERE
(shown here), nuthatches, chickadees, and others to fly in and feast.
BIRDS CAN FLY IN EASILY TO
PERCH AND EAT OR FEED
ON THE GROUND BENEATH
THE FEEDER. SELECT A
LOCATION WHERE A
NEARBY TREE OFFERS
AN EASY ESCAPE.

OFI VALUE MY GARDEN MORE FOR BEING FULL
BLACKBIRDS THAN OF CHERRIES, AND VERY
FRANKLY GIVE THEM FRUIT FOR THEIR SONGS.
JOSEPH ADDISON, THE SPECTATOR, 1712
how to make A B
a canning jar
bird feeder
MATERIALS
Canning jar
Painters tape
Safety glasses
Drill
38
5 16-inch drill bit
Plastic bowl
Plastic plate
2-inch eyebolt
Four 1-inch fender washers
Four -inch locking washers
Two -inch nuts C D
Chicken feeder
Large nail and hammer
2-inch carriage bolt
Step 1 Gather materials (A). Place a
folded dish towel under the jar to
absorb vibrations while drilling. Tape
an X on the jar bottom and mark the
center. Wearing safety glasses, drill
through the glass, using the glass-
boring bit (B).
Step 2 Use the 5 16-inch bit to drill a
hole centered in the bottom of the
bowl and the plate. To attach
the bowl to the jar, insert the eyebolt
through a fender washer, the bowl,
and the jar. Fasten the jar with a
fender washer, two locking washers, E F
and a nut (C). Use the nail and
hammer to make a hole centered in
the bottom of the chicken feeder (D).
Step 3 Attach the plate to the
chicken feeder by repeating the
hardware assembly, except using
the carriage bolt instead (E).
Step 4 Fill the jar with birdseed.
Screw the chicken feeder and plate
onto the jar (F).
WATER MUSIC The sound of gently trickling water attracts birds to
fly in for drinks and splashy baths. A lotuslike dripper attached to a
submersible pump enhances a birdbath and creates a delightful garden
accent. To make the birdbath, below, use a 648-inch PVC pipe as a base
and anchor 1 foot of it in the ground. Wrap the base with a length of
twig fencing cut to fit (A). Set a 3-inch-deep saucer on the base. Place
a few stones in the basin to secure the dripper and provide firm footing
for birds. Always keep the pump covered with water.
A
better bathing
BIRDS FLOCK TO A
PRISTINE BATH. EMPTY
THE BASIN WEEKLY, CLEAN
WITH A SCRUB BRUSH,
AND REFILL WITH
FRESH WATER.
PLANTS TO ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES PLANTS TO ATTRACT BEES
Choose diverse plants that supply months Nectar- and pollen-rich
of nectar-filled flowers for butterflies and leafy flowers feed bees and other
food for their larvae (caterpillars). pollinators. Avoid chemicals.
FENNEL feeds caterpillars and LANTANA grows as an annual AGASTACHE varieties are
butterflies. The feathery plant grows (must be replanted each year) and aromatic perennials that bloom
easily and is drought-tolerant. blooms from summer into fall. in summer and attract bees.
MILKWEED leaves are the only NEW ENGLAND ASTER blooms BEE BALM flowers prove
food source for monarch larvae. perennially in gardens, drawing irresistible to hummingbirds and
Choose native plant varieties. winged visitors in summer and fall. butterflies as well as bees.
PENTAS, an annual, grows in ZINNIA varieties grow easily from CATMINT is a tough perennial
full sun and blooms throughout seeds or seedlings and boast that grows easily and withstands
summer into fall. long-lasting blooms. dry, hot weather.
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