Do It Yourself: DIY Ideas

266 Pages·2012·101.07 MB·English

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Projects anddd tips ffor every room
DIY Ideas
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Due to differing conditions, tools, and individual skills, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., assumes no
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If you can dream it, you can do it—that’s
what we like to say around the editorial
offices of Do It Yourself ™ magazine.

We know this to be true, because our team does a lot of both
dreaming and doing. Sometimes those dream projects require
basic tools and familiar techniques; other times we’re
developing new ideas with a trial-and-error process that
allows us to work out the kinks for you. So whether you have
a passion for decorating, remodeling, craft ing, or gardening,
you’ve come to the right place. We’ve fi lled this volume with
our most-loved projects and the instructions for how to craft
them. The fi rst fi ve chapters are packed with real-life homes
fi lled with smart and stylish ideas. You’re sure to fi nd
inspiration for your next project here. The next set of chapters
is chock-full of inspiring projects and how-to. From small,
decorative accents to window treatments to easy-on-you
custom furniture and so much more, we’ve got you covered. Be
sure to turn to Chapter 13 before you get started. This primer
chapter is fi lled with tips, tools, and techniques you’ll need to
make any of our painting, sewing, craft ing, building, and
outdoor projects. Throughout the book, you’ll fi nd “before”
photos, clever shortcuts, and step-by-step instructions for
gett ing the job done right. Your home is a canvas for creative
expression. It says a lot about who you are. Let us inspire you to
make it all you dream it can be.
Team DIY
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ideas
DIY
Projects and tips for every room
Real-Life Rooms 36 R ecipe for Style 64 S o Simple, Sew Happy
Packed with smart planning and A hardworking craft room
FAMILY SPACES
can-do projects, this kitchen is a packed with storage ides is sure
08 C ottage Charmer family hub. to inspire your creative side.
Paint and pattern—and a lot of 68 Double-Duty Office
ingenuity—update a mix of BEDROOMS Convert that extra bedroom into
fi xer-upper furnishings. a home offi ce and hobby room
12 R ugged Retreat 44 Sweet Dreams with a project closet you’ll love.
Turn an unfi nished basement into Give an ordinary bedroom a
a durable, comfortable room for splash of sunshine and pattern
LAUNDRY & BATHROOMS
the family. with a lively color palette.
18 Colorful Comforts 48 O vernight Guests 76 Cure Your Laundry
Simple projects make an Nature-inspired accessories pair Take your utility room from
unfi nished basement into a livable with modern DIY furniture to wishy-washy to wow with thrifty
extension of the home. create a cozy guest retreat. decorating ideas.
52 Little Girl, Big Fun 80 L ittle Wonders
Help your little one keep her When it comes to performance
KITCHENS
bedroom tidy with these storage per square foot, it’s hard to beat
28 Budget Makeover solutions. this little laundry room.
Several gallons of paint, clever 84 Pipe Dreams
reuse ideas, and a few weekends WORK SPACES For less than the price of
fashion a vintage kitchen. cabinetry, you can make a wall
32 S mall Packages 60 Something for Everyone unit with pipes and shelves.
Colorful tile, skinny fi xtures, and This reinvented basement space 88 Small Bathroom, Big Style
functional storage make a small is now the hardest-working room Making a tiny space live large
kitchen cook. in the house. doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
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Projects Primer
HEADBOARDS
FURNITURE TIPS, TOOLS &
MAKEOVERS 156 A headboard really makes your TECHNIQUES
bed—even if you never do. Try
94 With a little elbow grease and a 230 Our primer is chock-full of
one of these 18 projects sure to
few creative ideas, you can supporting tips, how-tos, and
induce happy dreams.
remake almost anything. These insider knowledge that will make
lessons for fi xing chairs, dressers, your DIY projects go smoothly,
WALLS & FLOORS
tables, and so much more show including an extensive guide to
you how it’s done. painting, choosing, and using
168 Add architecture and interest to
hand and power tools, and basics
your room with ideas that turn
for sewing and crafting. Learn
ACCENTS plain walls and fl oors into DIY
more about installing building
works of art.
110 Personal touches show off your materials inside and outside your
style. Here are more than 80 home. Plus, we provide patterns
projects you’ll love to make. EASY FURNITURE for some of our featured projects.
184 Firing up the power tools to
WINDOWS make your own furniture is 262 EDITORS’ FAVORITE
extremely satisfying. These ideas RESOURCES
144 To sew or not to sew? Find your scale it back so even beginners
answer here with projects that can succeed.
dress up bare windows using
panels, shades, and more.
OUTDOOR ACCENTS
204 M ake your green space special
with ideas for paths, pots,
fountains, fences, and furnishings.
This is outdoor living at its best.
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Chapter 1
room for fun
family spaces
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family spaces
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