Table of contents for Spring 2016 in Do It Yourself

MODERN ART USE PAINTERS TAPE AND SAMPLE POTS OF PAINT TO CREATE THIS LARGE-SCALE ART. APPLY THE TAPE TO CREATE TRIANGLES AND GEOMETRIC SHAPES. BRUSH ON PAINT, REPOSITIONING THE TAPE AS NECESSARY. CHECK OUT MORE AFFORDABLE ART IDEAS: BHG.COM /DIYCANVAS DARE TO GO BOLD Tired of the same old light gray, bright white, or boring beige walls? Check out our adventurous paint picks—and find out why they work. BHG.com/ColorPlay CUSTOMIZE A PILLOW No sewing machine? No problem. See some of our favorite ideas for no-sew pillows. You can make these easy projects in minutes. BHG.com/PillowProjects UPDATE OLD FURNITURE Pin these ideas for future reference. Our DIY furniture makeovers will inspire you to rehab your tired dressers, chairs, hutches, and more. BHG.com/DIYFurniture…

GARDEN CENTRAL TRICKED OUT WITH SHELVES AND LIGHTS, A LADDER BECOMES A CONVENIENT PLANT STAND TO RAISE SEEDLINGS AND KEEP OTHER PLANTS OVER THE WINTER. LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT ON PAGE 52. SOW EASY! Coaxing seeds into garden-ready seedlings indoors presents you with a spectator sport for late winter or early spring—typically six to eight weeks before your region’s last average frost date. By the time the soil warms outdoors, you’ll have an abundance of plants at a fraction of the cost of nursery stock, as well as leftovers to share or swap. GERMINATION STATION OPPOSITE AND PAGE 50 Here’s how to turn a 6-foot wood ladder into a spacesaving plant stand: Cut boards for four sets of shelves measuring 2, 3, 4, and 5 feet long, fitting the…

GO ECLECTIC! A TRADITIONAL QUEEN ANNE-STYLE WRITING DESK AND A MODERN OFFICE CHAIR DON'T HAVE MUCH IN COMMON— UNTIL YOU UNITE THEM WITH A COMMON COLOR SCHEME A PATTERNED PAINT ROLLER CREATES ALLOVER FLAIR ON FLAT SURFACES, SUCH AS DRAWER FRONTS. PATTERNED ROLLER, $24; APPLICATOR, $19; PATTERNEDPAINTROLLER.ETSY.COM BUDGET BREAKDOWN THRIFTED CHAIR // $10 SPRAY PAINT // $4 SEALER // $6 FABRIC // $38 BATTING // $17 SPRAY ADHESIVE // $13 TOTAL // $88 BUDGET BREAKDOWN THRIFTED FRAME // $2 SPRAY PAINT // $4 SPRAY ADHESIVE // $13 BATTING // $5 FABRIC // $19 TOTAL // $43 PRO TIP! PAINT THE HEADS OF YOUR SCREWS AS WELL SO THEY BLEND IN WITH THE BRACKETS. MAKEOVER MADNESS YOU'LL NEVER LOOK AT A THRIFT STORE OR CRAIGSLIST FIND THE SAME WAY AGAIN AFTER…

HISTORY LESSON! CONFRONTED WITH A LACK OF MATERIALS DURING THE 1940S, DESIGNER HENRY P. GLASS TOOK A HUNDREDSYEAR-OLD BEAUTY IMPLEMENT—THE HAIRPIN—AND TRANSFORMED IT INTO A MINIMALIST SUPPORT FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS. FINISH STRONG RAW STEEL LEGS WILL RUST IF LEFT UNTREATED. PAINT THE LEGS, OR SEAL THEM WITH CLEAR POLYURETHANE OR WAX TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE STEEL. STAINLESS-STEEL LEGS WON'T RUST, BUT COST MORE. STYLE CRED There’s no bulk to hairpin legs—that’s part of their cleverness—and the supports can be even slimmer when the column numbers increase. These three-rod legs also feature leveling feet that compensate for any unevenness in the floor. For this bench, cut a ¾-inch-thick piece of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) to 18×48 inches for the seat. Also from ¾-inch-thick MDF, cut the side aprons—two at 21/4×49½…

UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD WATCH A SERIES OF VIDEOS ON THE PROJECTS IN THIS BEDROOM. BHG.COM/DIYBEDROOM WE WRAPPED FABRIC AROUND STRETCHER BARS TO MAKE THESE THREE ART PIECES, BUT YOU CAN ALSO FIND MINI CANVASES AT CRAFTS STORES. UNDERBED STORAGE TOP Turn an old dresser drawer into a storage solution that maximizes untapped space under the bed. Prime and paint the inside and outside of the drawer. Casters installed at each corner make the bin easier to access. We labeled the existing wood handle with a Sharpie. VINTAGE BROOCH ART ABOVE Personalize boring walls with small fabric canvases. Create the canvases by assembling stretcher bars—wood pieces with notched ends that are available at crafts stores and used to make frames without glue. Wrap and staple felt and fabric around the frame. Embellish…

THE BASICS WHAT IS IT? Three-dimensional printing (also known as additive manufacturing) creates a physical object from a digital 3-D model designed with modeling software such as CAD. A digital file (.STL or .OBJ) downloaded or created on your desktop computer provides the blueprint for a 3-D printer to make an object by extruding and layering material. WHAT MATERIAL IS USED? Anything from metal to glass to porcelain is fair game, but for hobbyists, the most common material is PLA (polylactic acid), a malleable and easy-to-use polymer made from cornstarch and sugar cane that comes on a spool. DIYers more experienced in 3-D printing can also use ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), a sturdy oil-base plastic with a high melting point used more often in professional manufacturing. WHAT CAN I MAKE…

Tiny tapestry Start creating custom weaving projects in minutes with this miniature loom kit. At just over 6×8 inches, the laser-cut bamboo frame is accompanied by a comb, a needle, a ball of cotton warp, three colors of handdyed yarn, and a guide. $48; theunusualpear.etsy.com 1 Dress up a doorway or dessert bar with the DIY tassel garland kit. Choose four colors from more than 20 options, then twist and hang 20 tassels on the included twine. $16; modparty.etsy.com 2 Keep energy costs low with the Smart Vent System, controlled through your home network and smartphone. Each vent senses heat and pressure, wirelessly regulating airflow throughout your home. Smart Bridge $40, Vent starting at $85; keenhome.io 3 Begin with the ABCs (literally) of handlettering and move on to more complex…

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM (@DOITYOURSELFMAGAZINE) TO LEARN OUR TRICK FOR AVOIDING PAINT BLEED. SMALL BUT MIGHTY What this nursery lacks in size, it makes up for in style. A herringbone feature wall in gray and white offers the visual impact of wallpaper without the cost or commitment. Painters tape, a level, and a tape measure are clutch when creating the design. Start by placing strips of tape vertically, using a level to ensure they’re straight. Be sure to account for the tape’s width when determining even spacing. Randomly position strips diagonally between the vertical lines for a modern look. Smooth tape with a credit card to ensure a tight seal before painting. CROCHET AFGHAN WASHABLE COTTON OR ACRYLIC YARN IS BEST FOR A BABY AFGHAN. YOU’LL NEED ABOUT FIVE SKEINS…

HOW TO TILE + GROUT! SEE PAGE 95 As a reflection of the 1960s in America, the swanky Mad Men made for a successful TV series. But as a practical approach to modern-day decor, the knotty pine and dated laminate featured in the show signal a time-stuck aesthetic. No matter, decided Nick Sellers and Joseph Wanek: The pair were smitten with the midcentury bones of their first home in Des Moines, including the outmoded cooking space. “The only thing the kitchen had going for it was that it was large and square,” Nick says. “Everything was shellacked.” On weekends and in the evening, the pair—with minimal DIY experience— refreshed every surface and fixture in the room. They began with the wood cabinets—deglossing with liquid sander, filling holes, sanding. The cabinetry…

WRITING ON THE WALL Manage a hectic week with a clip-and-see system that allows you to assign important reminders, shopping lists, and bills to the relevant day. Find seven clear clipboards—they will allow the wall color to show—with classic clips. (We found ours for $7 each at an office supply store.) Using a Sharpie oil-base paint marker and your best penmanship, write the days of the week at the top of each plastic board. Decide on an arrangement, and hang from the back of the clips using screws or nails. CORK COMMAND STATION Keep your family organized in a can’t-miss-it way. We attached 20 cork squares to the wall using heavy-duty foam mounting squares. (Plan to spend about $12 for each set of four cork squares.) We used 1/4-inch-wide white…

WE USED A LINOLEUM CUTTER SET THAT INCLUDES A HANDLE AND FIVE STEEL CUTTING TIPS. $10; DICKBLICK.COM TAKE NOTE Customize notebook covers with stamps made from balsa foam blocks, found at art suppliers. We used a linoleum cutter to carve geometric textures into this rigid foam material (opposite), but a dowel with a tapered end also works as a carving tool. (We created three designs: a screwhead motif, simple straight lines, and a grid pattern.) Dab an even layer of paint onto the designs with a stenciling sponge, and then stamp it on the notebook. ALLOVER PATTERN A repeating floral design makes a plain cotton pillowcase look like designer fabric. Remove the pillow form from the case, and slip a piece of cardboard inside to prevent the ink from bleeding…

BEFOREAffordable and versatile, these modular shelving units are begging for a makeover. Ours are from the Better Homes and Gardens® collection at Walmart and are available in a variety of finishes. $49 ( four-cube organizer); $70 (eight-cube organizer); walmart.com TOMATO CREAM SAUCE 2089-40, BENJAMIN MOORE, BENJAMINMOORE.COM VANITY FLAIR Stash shoes, beauty supplies, and accessories into this floating shelf system for swanky bedroom storage. Prep, prime, and paint three assembled four-cube units; let paint cure for two days. Hidden braces at the top and bottom of both ends of each unit attach it to the wall (see page 25). We mounted the top shelf so the unit’s bottom was 72 inches from the floor, the middle shelf 27 inches off the floor, and the bottom shelf 6 inches from the floor.…

WE PAINTED DASHED LINES ON A CURTAIN PANEL USING THE THIN EDGE OF A FOAM BRUSH. TURN A LAMP INTO A TABLE:BHG.COM/DIYTABLE CURTAIN PANEL PAINT Plaid Fabric Creations Soft Fabric Ink, $3; plaidonline.com POWER Painted fabric remains soft and pliable and is machine-washable. PROCESS Spread a curtain panel over a protected surface. Squirt paint on a plastic plate, dip brush, and dab away excess. Apply, working from left to right and top to bottom of the panel. Let dry 24 hours; heat-set with a dry iron using a pressing cloth. END TABLE PAINT Amy Howard at Home High Performance Furniture Lacquer, $20; amyhowardhome.com POWER Get the high-gloss look of lacquer on wood, metal, resin, glass, or ceramic. PROCESS Work in a wellventilated area. Clean your piece with degreaser. If it…

1. GET FLOORED Take concrete floors from dingy to designer with stain. Valspar Etching Concrete Stain ($74/gallon) is for interior or exterior use and available in premixed hues of Tan, Coffee, and Cayenne Red. Solid Color Concrete Stain ($27/gallon) is for exterior use and available in 24 custom tints. lowes.com 2. ANIMAL ATTRACTION You don’t have to be a big-game hunter to dress your walls with trophies. Re-create Angela’s antler artwork by hanging a lightweight metallic bronze resin replica inside a frame. $40; whitefauxtaxidermy.com 3. FABRIC SAVVY For yardage that's durable, texture-rich, and penny-wise, take a cue from Angela and shop the painting supply aisle at your local hardware store. You’ll find that canvas dropcloths come in a range of sizes. $14 for 6×9-foot cloth; acehardware.com 4. LITTLE LEDGES Lack…

1. HANG IN THERE Keep herbs close for cooking with these handmade ceramic space-savers. Leather straps make the most of vertical space. These 4Π-inch-tall planters don’t contain drainage holes so water won’t leak; add rocks at the bottom to keep roots from drowning. $135/set of three; lightandladder.etsy.com 2. COUNTERTOP COVER-UP Update existing laminate, tile, and other hard surface countertops with Encore’s Complete Countertop Refinishing System. Available in five colors (including concrete), this three-day refinishing system is resistant to scratches and stains. $269; encorecountertop.com for retailers 3. LOOK BELOW Natural stone tile is beautiful but pricey. The digital imaging used to print the detail on Rockwood glazed porcelain tile in Glacier achieves a similar look for less. The 12×24-inch format covers a lot of square footage quickly and gives a room…

FIND CLICKABLE LINKS TO ALL THESE SOURCES IN THE DIGITAL EDITION OF THIS ISSUE. BHGSPECIALS.ZINIO.COM [P] Paint Color Because of the magazine printing process, paint colors depicted on our pages might vary slightly from manufacturers’ colors. Use paint color names or numbers, when provided, as a starting point. To get a color as it appears in the magazine, take the page to a paint retailer for matching. [T] To the Trade Contact a design professional to find more information about this product or service. TRY IT PAGES 8–15 Screen-printing ink Versatex, carving block Speedy Cut Easy by Speedball, carving tools, brayer—Blick Art Materials; dickblick.com.Notebooks Moleskine, white bed linens—Target; target.com. Buttons, wood blocks for buttons, foam spongers—Jo-Ann Stores; joann.com. White table runner, white pillow—HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Balsa foam Balsa-Foam—American Foam Technologies; americanfoamtech.com.…

1 Channel a tropical paradise with removable vinyl wallpaper. Available in 21×48- and 21×96-inch sheets, it can be used as an accent or on a feature wall. $38–$79; wallflorashop.etsy.com 2 Adapted from an 1825 engraving, this turquoise coral design is gicleeprinted on watercolor paper and available in sizes from 8×10 inches to 13×19 inches. $15–$42; noahsnauticalprints.etsy.com 3 Hand-cut ceramic candleholders are dipped in an ivory satin glaze by Convivial Production. The set includes two small, two large, and three medium. $152; scoutmob.com 4 Lounge in style with this 20×20-inch banana leaf zippered pillow cover. The fabric is a durable outdoor grade and is machine-washable. $33; tonicliving.com 5 Wrap gifts in paper printed with pretty pastel flamingos and pineapples. Each sheet is 29×20 inches. $4 (1 sheet); $7.50 (2 sheets); $10.50…