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Get PocketStep One: Don’t be DIY. We see “DIY” a lot these days, it is a hot marketing term that is added to headlines like a bad seasoning. Successful musicians are being described as “DIY” all the time.
Packing for a trip can be a daunting task, this we know. Whether you're concerned about saving space in your bag or the size restrictions on the liquid toiletries, organizing all of your belongings into one spot seems like an impossible feat.
Tackling some DIY projects can be daunting, but there can also be a payoff both in knowledge and cost. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether doing it yourself or hiring a project out is right for you.
The closest many of us have ever come to making our own furniture is piecing together the contents of an Ikea flatpack. But no matter how many mass-produced Grundtals and Dagstorps you’ve "built" in your lifetime, it’s never too late to try your hand at actually making furniture from scratch.
There's no better way to give thanks than to gather family and friends around an enormous table to share a feast. A farmhouse table would be the perfect spot. You could make one out of construction lumber and ordinary hardware in a couple of days. We're not talking precision woodworking here.
View this image › 1. Create a library wall. View this image › projectnursery.com A great way to keep books on your mind and at arm’s reach. 2. Use tote bags in place of toy bins. View this image › 6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com 3. Repurpose plant baskets as storage.