We provided a whole new exterior envelope for the house, including an upper and lower deck, screened porch, new roof, exterior siding, doors and windows, and stone veneers. There are cozy ...»

For about $19, I've updated the backsplash of my kitchen. We can't afford new countertops or tile, so this was nearly the only option available to me. It has the interest of tile with none of the cost.

Over the weekend and in about 45 minutes my husband and I built this simple shelf between two bookshelves. It now houses my desk accessories, telephone and computer backup. It consisted of one board for the shelf, a face board for the front of the shelf and two pieces of wood (cleats) that were nailed into the cabinets.

This super simple DIY project saw us simply screwing 1"x6"s to the wall for a rustic headboard. See the whole thing here: http://akadesign.ca/?p=3898