Every year the John Michael Kohler Arts Center gives a specified group of artists the privilege of being taken to Kohler Wisconsin, to be a part of Laura Kohler's 40 year old Arts Industry program. The artists enter into the Kohler factory and use the factory's resources to create their own art. The … [Read more...]

Did you know that the United States has a serious crop production issue tied with a common insect? Swarms of Japanese beetles are devastating and killing plants in the United States? Good news. You can combat them with some tips. Using traps may eliminate them, but they may also attract more beetles … [Read more...]

Making a hanging glass bottle bird feeder is easier than you'd think! First, wrap a metal ring with twine and secure it with glue. Fold the length of the twine in half around the bottleneck and make a knot. Repeat this step three times. Next, slip a brass washer onto two adjacent strands not part of … [Read more...]

Did you know that you can save a lot of money, in addition to helping the environment, by replacing your home's old light switches with occupancy sensors? The steps to achieve it are easy too. First, turn off the power to your outlet. Then you have to remove the switchplate and disconnect the wires … [Read more...]

Installing a shiplap wall is a simple project that can be done with minimal tools and knowledge. First a person will want to remove any nails or hardware from the area. Next locate and maker the studs, as this allows for secure anchoring. Measure out the shiplap lengths, cut to size and use a … [Read more...]

The giant flower was made with fairly cheap supplies that most people have around the house. The basic structure was a nine inch sturdy pie pan made of metal. The paint was applied and details brushed on, then after drying, clear glass bead were hot glued on to provide texture and light reflection. … [Read more...]

Dress up your patio with fun, quirky do-it-yourself yard art, like a metal butterfly you can create from a repurposed water bottle. You'll want a tall, metal water bottle, with a relatively wide mouth that you can affix a metal ball to. You can use a round, metal ball to create the butterfly's head. … [Read more...]

Subway tile provides a nice, clean functional look for many bathrooms. So, can you get it without hiring someone to put it in? Absolutely! You will need to clean and prepare your walls for the tile. If you have large wall-affixed furniture items, like a bathroom vanity, you will need to apply … [Read more...]

Painting a marble wall can seem like a daunting task, but you can do it as a DIY project. Firstly, ensure that your floors are protected with a drop cloth. Use painter tape to trim and protect the walls adjacent to your project wall. To get the marbling effect that you are after, you will need to … [Read more...]

Hydrangeas are definitely a favorite of gardeners and flower-lovers. If your hydrangea bush has dried out flowers, it is time to snip them off and prune back your hydrangea. It will not produce beautiful blooms for the season of the pruning. But, the cutting will allow the plant to be saved and … [Read more...]