Pelmets! They’re quite an old-fashioned feature, aren’t they? Most new houses don’t have them, and a lot of older houses have been redecorated in favor of newer tastes. But pelmets have another use – literally over and above just hiding unsightly curtain tracks – as you will see!
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DIY on a Dime #33: Bric-a-brac Shelves
If like us, you may have a lot of vacant wall-space in your abode (and a lot of memorabilia stuck in boxes), you might want to consider something like this!
DIY on a Dime #29: Bathroom Shelf From Old Coffee Table
Bathrooms are often awkward spaces in the home – they’re either too big or too small, or too full or too empty! Are there enough shelves, cupboards or racks to store everything you need in your bathroom? Want to see a quick and easy suggestion?
DIY on a Dime #17: Projector & Playstation Wall Stand
Home theater systems really can make a huge difference to your home – and to your bank balance if you actually buy all the accessories. Items like projector stands and screens are pretty expensive these days. As if forking out a couple grand for a cheapie projector isn’t bad enough! This is the projector stand…
DIY on a Dime #16: Corner Book Case
For a long time I’ve wanted to build a corner bookshelf to display books and models or collectibles, and so a couple of months ago I decided “now is the time!” The wood I used was old ceiling boards from an outside building I refurbished a few years back, and once sanded and cleaned, the…
DIY on a Dime #09: Hat Or Coat Rack Shelf
This sort of item really helps to improve the entrance to your home or hallway. I whipped this up one afternoon while on holiday during December 2019. Of course, I hung a mirror under that later, and then built another shelf below that – but this little shelf stands out very well on its own!…





