Category Archives: DIY Project

Christmas ornaments on a budget

Our home may be the simplest in the neighborhood when it comes to Christmas decorations. We have been using the same decorations for several Christmases now. We don’t buy new ones but maximize the ones that are still usable like the Christmas lights we have here. We also have our mini “Belen” atop the entertainment cabinet.

This year, I would like to request the kids to help me decorate our humble home with available scrap materials I’ve been saving. I have lots of folders from press kits and empty small jars. They can be converted to colorful ornaments. I just hope the kids would grant my request.

How about you, did you put up your Christmas decorations already?

Things you can do with scrap items at home

I so love this post written by my son three years ago. I told him to write something for this blog and came up with this short but interesting article about recycling.

You can create scrap materials into art project using some materials that are not much needed. You can also visit websites for ideas if you want to create the simplest to the fun art projects. With creativity, you can turn the materials you donâ€™t need into the most unique items like birthday invitations, boxes, puppets and other environment friendly accessories such as key chains that are decorated with several art/scrap materials.

Kids who are creative enough can even make something out of plastic spoons like spoon puppets, and much, much more. Brooches and pins are the best examples that you can create through materials you donâ€™t need with the supervision of an adult.

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Tips to Remember When Painting Your House for the First Time

Having a new house can be fulfilling yet tiring at the same time. There are some people who would need to fix the house on their own and this can be a hard task if you do not know anything about it. In order to make it easier for you, here are some tips that you can follow regarding painting your house:

Pick the right type of paint for your walls. There are different types of paint available depending on the base of your house. Is your wall made out of cement or wood? Choose the right type because it will not work well if you use another type of paint.
Having a primer will always help. You may not think that this will do much but it can help even out those uneven splotches that can be found on your walls.
Invest on brushes and rollers with good quality. If you do not do this, you will surely see the results.

Having all the materials needed will also help tremendously.

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