Tips around the House

From About.com Today: You don't need a massive budget or a boatload of time to refresh your home for spring! We've rounded up over 100 ways to give your home some oomph this weekend—and all you need is a little bit of creativity, some common household tools and our simple, step-by-step DIY guides. Now, grab your glue gun and get crafty! DIY Furniture Ideas Buying furniture can cost a fortune! Save some serious moolah—and show off your DIY skills—by updating the furniture you already have. From reupholstering an old armchair to giving your old IKEA furniture new life, we've got smart tips and easy-to-follow instructions that'll make your dilapidated, old furniture pop. •How to DIY a Gorgeous Live Edge Coffee Table •Brilliant Alternatives to Nightstands •5 Ways to Update a Dresser Search Related Topics: diy safety painting furniture furniture shopping DIY Home Accessories Ideas Give any room in your home a personal touch by DIY-ing a few fun home accessories. Jazz up your coffee table with glittery, glam coasters; personalize your meals with custom glassware; or give a shady spot some extra light with a super creative, stylish light fixture.•50 Easy DIY Decor Projects •Make a No-Sew Table Runner •10 Clever Wall Art DIYs Search Related Topics: glossary accessorizing housewares DIY Home Cleansers Go green this spring! Being more eco-friendly can be as easy as trading chemical-based cleansers with homemade, natural alternatives or swapping plastic shopping bags for reusable bags. And we bet you already have the ingredients for all-natural cleansers in your pantry; vinegar, lemons and baking soda can clean virtually every surface in your house! Once you're finished with the scrub down, keep your rooms fresh with a DIY scent diffuser and linen spray.•Homemade, All-Natural Cleaning Products •10 Ingredients for Homemade Cleansers •Make Your Own Laundry Detergent Pods Search Related Topics: green cleaning natural cleaning products cleaning recipes Fun DIY Ideas for You! You deserve a lil' somethin' after all that DIY-ing and cleaning! Take a relaxing bath with some homemade body scrubs and a good read, spice up an outfit with a totally customized statement necklace or hop into some (absolutely brilliant) Louboutin-inspired kicks and get your strut on.•Natural Exfoliants for DIY Soap •Make Sweet Apple Cider Soap •Pretty Ombre Soap DIY Related Searches •DIY Room Ideas •DIY Simple •DIY Easy •DIY Crafts •DIY Painting Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest 8 Things That Can Totally Mess Up Your Credit Super Clever Ways to Store Winter Gear The Best Bloody Mary Recipe Ever Why Some People Will Never Use the Internet 11 Things Your Hairstylist Won't Tell You