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Celebrate the Fourth of July with a crowd-pleasing creamy potato salad. This classic salad goes well with steaks, barbecue, and other savory dishes. Spices like cilantro and chilies add an extra kick to this popular side dish. Read on and serve a potato salad that is a guaranteed hit.
Summer is the peak season for camping, hiking, gardening and fishing. These are frugal outdoor activities that you can enjoy with family and friends. The downside is being exposed to irritating bug bites that ruin the fun and can lead to more serious diseases. So, Hobbyfarms.com came up with this tutorial for making homemade itchy sticks to treat bug bites. These DIY … Read more
Want to spice up your sandwiches? Try baking crackling Dutch crunch bread rolls at home! Dutch crunch bread rolls are great for sandwiches and unbelievably simple to make. This yummy bread has a unique topping made from oil, gluten-free rice flour and yeast. These ingredients, when combined with normal dough, creates noticeable stripes in the bread. That’s why these … Read more
Warm weather usually encourages the growth of disgusting mold and mildew. These fungi grow indoors on moist surfaces such as bathroom tiles and under the kitchen sink. What’s more, they can trigger allergies and cause respiratory diseases. Unfortunately, getting rid of mold and mildew can be quite a challenge. Instead of buying commercial cleaning products such as borax and bleach, try … Read more
Here’s a creative project for a summer weekend: make this miniature lighthouse using clay and a solar-powered lamp. This functional decor adds a nautical touch to your garden. You can paint or decorate this lighthouse in different ways. Click the link below for the tutorial from Recycledawblog.blogspot.de. Build a Solar-Powered Mini Lighthouse
This Brick Street Chocolate Cake is the perfect last minute dessert for a birthday party. Inspired by a popular cafe in South Carolina, this gooey cake is filled with cocoa ganache. A super easy and delicious cake that will surely leave a lasting impression on your guests. Click the link below to get the recipe from Throughherlookingglass.com. … Read more
Rachel came up with a great idea to make a Chore Chart for her kids. This determines how much TV time her kids get…now her kids are fighting over who gets to do what chores. I love it!! So easy and you can get a bag of those Wood Craft Sticks for $5.95 from amazon.
I’ve heard about brown bag sessions and brown bag lunches, but Lovelycraftyhome.com takes the concept further by using brown paper as a frugal flooring material. You’ll be floored (pardon the pun) when you see the stunning results. The tutorial is so easy, you can ask kids to help you out. If you are excited to begin, click the link below. Brown … Read more
This small 12 x 20 wooden cabin is perfect as a guest house, artist’s studio, or additional storage space. If you want to try a minimalist lifestyle, you can even move into it full time. As with most things, building your own cabin is way cheaper than purchasing a prefabricated unit. With the right materials and this guide from … Read more
Do you have limited floor space but need more storage? This gorgeous DIY open closet is perfect for you. It mainly uses wood and metal, durable materials that will give you your money’s worth. You can even adjust the shelving height of this industrial-style cabinet. Check out the tutorial from Ana-white.com below. How to Build an Open Style Closet