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I found these plans for a homemade farmhouse table on the Ana White website. It’s a sturdy-looking and rustic table that can be finished in a number of ways. In addition to a dining room table, I think it would make a great work table in a garden space.

Ana provides dimensions, a materials and tools list and a cut list. There are very detailed, step-by-step directions including drawings. It would make a terrific summertime project.

Click on the Homemade Farmhouse Table Tutorial link below to see the complete tutorial.

Homemade Farmhouse Table Tutorial

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I LOVE this rustic kitchen island! I found it on Anna White’s DIY site. She found the original table and plans at House Food Baby. Unfortunately, House Food Baby  removed the plans.

Good news! Ana created detailed build plans for the kitchen island/work table. She includes a materials list, shopping list, cut list, and complete build instructions. She includes very detailed diagrams.

Click on the DIY Rustic Kitchen Island lin below to see the project and plans.

DIY Rustic Kitchen Island

Manuela of A Cultivated Nest bought some old shutters at a garage sale and wasn’t sure what she was going to do with them.  So she looked around for inspiration and collected 10 different ways  to use old shutters.

There are some really creative uses here: plant holders in the garden, shelving, sofa tables, window boxes and more.  Manuela includes some beautiful photographs.

To see all 10 ideas for repurposing shutters, click on the 10 Ways To Use Old Shutters In A New Way link below.

10 Ways To Use Old Shutters In A New Way

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I thought this was an incredibly creative coffee table made out of pallets. One side lifts up to reveal substantial storage space on the inside of the table. It folds down for everyday use. Thanks to caster wheels, the table can be easily moved.

Dirkdeus includes a materials list and build instructions.

Click on the How to Build a Multifunction Pallet Coffee Table With Storage link below to see the complete tutorial.

How to Build a Multifunction Pallet Coffee Table With Storage

These are Autumn luminaries, but they really work any time of the year. I just love the look!

I found this tutorial for an Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holder at the Spark and Chemistry website. The tutorial explains how to use autumn leave (real or artificial) , mod podge and other tools to make these great mason jar candle holders. Click the Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders link below to view the tutorial.

Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders

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The Kitchn website asked their readers to share their genius organizing tips. Some of these are really great ideas. Here are just a few:

• Using small lidded containers to organize the junk drawer
• Use cardboard tubes to store silicone baking sheets
• Hang 2 white boards by the refrigerator – one for “What’s in the freezer” and “Shopping list” on the other

Click on the 18 Genius Kitchen Organizing Tips link below to see all 18 tips.

18 Genius Kitchen Organizing Tips

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I loved this article by Kari. She has researched and collected links to 24 DIY patio lighting ideas. There’s a photograph for each idea. If you see an idea you like, get the number from the photo and click the appropriately numbered link underneath. You’ll then see details for that lighting idea.

I loved the:

• Party Paper Lanterns
• Tin Can Patio Lights
• Solar Lamp Mason Jars
• Mini Fabric Lamps
• Shoji Style Solar Lamp
• Hanging Paper Bag Lanterns
• Doily Fairy Lights
• Outdoor Glass Globes
• And MORE!!

Click on the 24 DIY Patio Lighting Ideas and Tutorials link below to see all 24 creative lighting ideas.

24 DIY Patio Lighting Ideas and Tutorials

bestplants.com

I have seen several outdoor, gas fire pits that use fire glass. If you are building or having a gas or propane fire pit installed, this is a method you might want to include.

Fire Glass is made of small, tempered glass. It comes in different colors and shapes. It’s usually used in gas or propane fire pits and fireplaces. It doesn’t burn, and retains heat. The glass glitters and shimmers. What’s really neat in firepits, in particular, is that the flames seem to dance on top of the fire glass. It’s a very neat look, especially at night. Also, because of the heat retention quality, it’s very practical.

Click on the Fire Glass – Fire Pit with No Smoke, Odor or Ashes, But Plenty of Style link below to read the complete article.

Fire Glass – Fire Pit with No Smoke, Odor or Ashes, But Plenty of Style

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If you’re looking for inspiration for creative ways to decorate the walls of your home, check out this article. John has collected 29 different creative wall art ideas.

If you see a project that looks good,just click on the link and you’ll be brought to the tutorial for that project. There’s a nice variety in style, color and technique.

Click on the 29 Creative Wall Art Ideas link below to see the complete article.

29 Creative Wall Art Ideas

Laura has collected the top 10 DIY projects on the Bright Bold and Beautiful website. These are the best projects of 2013. They are both creative and fun. For each project, there’s a link to a tutorial. Here are just a few of the projects:

• How to Make a Lamp from a Vase
• DIY Clove Pomanders
• DIY Washi Tape Votives
• DIY Gold Dipped Mason Jars
• And MORE…

Click the Top 10 DIY Projects~ the Best of 2013 link below to read Laura’s article.

Top 10 DIY Projects~ the Best of 2013