Most of these DIY mobiles are beginner projects. Some require some specialized skills like sewing or paper crafting but all of these can be handled by the confident beginner. Rainy Day Baby Mobile from The Lovely Drawer Hot Air Balloon Mobile from How Joyful Paper Geode Crib Mobile from Lia Griffith Agate Mobile from A Beautiful Mess Stars and Moon Baby Mobile from Scratch and Stitch Felt Ball Nursery Mobile from Emily Fritsch Interiors Bird Nursery Mobile from Pure Sweet Joy Ribbon Nursery Mobile from Pastels and Macarons Flower Baby Mobile from Lavender Julep Coastal Nursery Mobile from Table and Hearth Paper Crane Mobile from Delia Creates Neutral Nursery Mobile from Living with Liz + Lee Metallic Lighting Bolt Mobile from A Beautiful Mess Stars and Moon Felt Baby Mobile from Sew Crafty Me Modern Baby Mobile from The Faux Martha Wooden Baby Mobile from PMQ for Two Simple DIY Nursery Mobile from This is Our Bliss Boughs of Love Baby Mobile from Delia Creates Cricut Baby Mobile from Simply Edged

Traditional Bridal Shower Games You might have seen these before, but there’s a reason they’re so popular—they’re fun! Toilet Paper Wedding Dress: Divide the group into two or more teams of at least three people each. The teams are given rolls of toilet paper, and each team chooses a “bride.” Give the teams 15 minutes to create a wedding dress on their “bride” using the toilet paper. At the end of the allotted time, vote for the best and funniest wedding dresses....

These indoor greenhouses range from small and simple to bigger projects that will take you a little more time. While they’re all beginner projects, there are ones here perfect for the little ones while there are other ideas that only the grown-ups should tackle. There are a lot of ideas here and you’re sure to find the perfect greenhouse for you. You can get the most use out of your greenhouse by making sure that it gets enough sunlight....

The molded plastic seats were initially solid blue. Interior designer Megan Pflug gave them a stunning new look with patterned marble fabric. Her decoupage project required three yards of material, which was cut to fit each chair before being attached to the original surface using Mod Podge glue. Afterward, a couple of coats of clear water-based polyurethane was applied to the fabric to protect against moisture and stains.

Outdoor fireplaces are constructed much like indoor ones: with a flue to direct smoke up the chimney rather than out into the seating area or yard. They can be as simple as a chimenea, elaborate extensions of an outdoor kitchen with spits, grates, and rotisseries, or with materials and structures that resemble the primary residence. Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge to make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome....

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If you are looking for inspiration on how to equip a corner of the attic or the garage, spruce up a spare bedroom, build a home basketball court, or convert an old barn into the yoga studio of your dreams, these ideas that range from DIY achievable to wildly aspirational will help inspire you to design a home gym that is as stylish as it is functional.

Begin With a Clean Deck Before you start considering deck decorating you will need a clean deck. Remove dirt with a pressure washer and sweep off debris regularly. If you have large trees that shed leaves or branches, tend to fall on your deck make sure you remove them as needed. During the warmer months of the year look to a suitable water sealant for your wood deck to protect from the harsh sun, humidity, and severe rains....

But sometimes having only giant plants in your house can be overwhelming. It’s nice to have a variety of sizes and heights so you can layer them, place them on shelves, and create the prettiest indoor jungle. That’s why tiny houseplants are amazing options. First of all, they’re really cute, and second of all, you can place them on tiny shelves, on little tables, or basically anywhere you can’t fit a medium or big one....

T-Shirts Scientists have revealed the most efficient method for folding T-shirts. The technique, described by robotics engineers at the University of California Berkeley, was part of a research project that programmed robots on how to fold clothing for maximum space-saving. Dress Shirts While you might be tempted to hang your dress shirts, folding them so they can be stored neatly in drawers not only saves precious closet space but also prevents wrinkling....

Container-grown vines are best planted in a moist, general-purpose planting mix, and in a fairly large container. If you don’t want your vines trailing down out of the pot, you’ll need a trellis, which you can buy or make yourself. An easy way to make a trellis is also quite informal: Simply stick small, straight branches into the soil around your plant, creating a structure the vines can climb. Another idea is to spray paint bamboo poles and then use a decorative zip tie or twine to fasten the poles together at the top, like a colorful teepee....

Reduce the overall smell of paint fumes from the beginning of your project, so you don’t have to wait until you finish painting. Here are tips to get rid of the paint smell with the six common, eco-friendly products. Natural Ways to Reduce Paint Smell Tips to Prevent Heavy Paint Fumes By addressing paint fumes before you even begin a painting project, you can reduce the odor and make the process easier....

Regardless of your reasons, it’s nearly inevitable that at some point you’ll feel ready to refresh your home with new and inspiring updates. However, sometimes our budgets aren’t quite as big as our motivations for change. Fortunately, there are quite a few interior updates you can apply that will make a big difference while costing very little time or money on your part. If you’re ready to fall in love with your home all over again, be sure to add the following interior updates to your to-do list....

There are many different options available for rug pads, but not all of these options will suit every application. It is best to buy a pad that is specially designed for use under an area rug. Avoid cutting pieces of under-carpet padding to fit your rug, as rug pads have unique qualities not found in carpet padding. What to Consider When Choosing a Rug Pad Though it’s often overlooked, a rug pad has many benefits beneath an area rug....

Our choice for best overall is the BestSelf Co. Self Journal, a durable planner that also includes space for logging gratitude, daily reflections, and tracking goals. Here are the best journals for introspection, wellness goals, productivity, and more. If you’ve already heard of self-journaling, then you’ve probably stumbled upon this company. The BestSelf Co. SELF Journal is one of the most popular and robust self-journals you can buy, and it’s not hard to see why it has so many fans....

Here are nine fun ideas to create New Year’s Eve memories with kids. Have a Mock Midnight If you know your kids won’t be able to stay up until midnight, don’t hesitate to fudge on the time a bit. Rather than waiting for clocks to strike actual midnight, do your countdown a few hours earlier instead. Then the kids can go to bed happy that they got to participate in the tradition, and the adults can stay up to celebrate the real midnight if they wish....

We spoke with KonMari–certified experts who also happen to be fans of the show, and rounded up a few key lessons anyone can learn from the series. Cleanse Your Home’s Energy by Greeting Your Space In the premiere episode, “The Joy of Family,” Kondo visits a LA-based father-son duo who own a garden center called Logan’s Gardens. At the start of the episode, Kondo greets her home, which she then does upon arrival at Logan’s Gardens....