In the first Easy DIY article for 2021, I’ll be telling you how I made a wooden chest Ottoman. Hopefully this will inspire you to make your own, your way!
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DIY on a Dime #43: Make A Toilet Roll Stand
Toilet rolls! It seems people never think about these things – at least, until they need them and don’t have any handy! Faced with a choice between yelling for someone to bring them an emergency roll – or waddling off in an undignified fashion to fetch one themselves, I would like to offer a simple…
DIY on a Dime #42: Restore An Old Violin
Not everyone has an old violin or two just lying around, so I consider myself lucky in that respect! In this article I’ll tell you how I restored one to working condition.
DIY on a Dime #41: Electrify Old Candle Or Parafin Lamp
Making electrified lamps and light fittings out of old paraffin or candle lamps is one way to both repurpose old things, and add ambience, charm and character to your home! In this article I’ll show you how I did it.
DIY on a Dime #40: Mini Tree Jewelry Stand
Here’s a surprisingly easy and quick solution to the question “Where the heck can I hang my rings and bracelets?”
DIY on a Dime #39: Painting Easel
Occasionally I like to paint – and no, I don’t mean the garden fence or the lounge wall! When I started painting on canvas, I found the larger canvasses a bit unwieldy and decided to make an easel. This is the result!
DIY on a Dime #37: Make A Backboard For Your Car
Let me tell you, as someone who’s had quite a lot of older cars in my lifetime, that I’ve seen some really crappy attempts at making backboards for a car! Unlike most people who criticize, I can actually do better – and here’s how you can too!
DIY on a Dime #36: Bench For Indoors Or Outdoors
In this article, I’ll discuss how I made a sturdy bench that could be used in the garden, on a stoop/porch or in a rustic dining area.
DIY on a Dime #35: Fit LED Headlight Bulbs To An Older Car
There are many reasons why LED lights are better in a car than the older bulbs, starting with their much lower need for power. For example, if you forget your car’s lights on, it’s unlikely to run your battery down as quickly. Heat generation is another – I’ve had to replace more than a few…
DIY on a Dime #34: Make A Jig Or Circular Saw Cutting Stand
Here’s one for your workshop – a nifty tool hack in the form of a portable/moveable stand to make working with a circular saw or jig saw easier!