When you're a DIYer, you know that accidents happen. We're not talking the bloody hospital-trip causing accidents, no, we're talking about those oops moments that inevitably pop up somewhere no matter how careful and planned your process was. So we've compiled a list of the five most essential, flexible, and durable adhesives to have in your workshop so you can (hopefully) save your project from complete failure.
1) Duct Tape The obvious contender for this category, duct tape really can (at least temporarily) fix nearly anything, save for actual duct work. And if you like a little whimsy with your adhesives, many brands of duct tape now come in a myriad of colors and patterns to match nearly every palette.
The pinnacle for any DIYer? Building a house! If you're intimidated by the process, we've got a simpler version for you to try.
The Tata Group has created a $720 flatpack home that can be built in a week - that's right, 7 mere days! The 215-square-foot home "consists of coconut fiber or jute walls and interiors, and has a life expectancy of just 20 years," writes Ariel Schwartz for Fast Company.
So it's not the luxury home of your dreams, but it might make a nice prefab addition to your existing yard - maybe as a separate office or pint-sized getaway?
There are so many things I love about blogging for C&H, and one of them includes browsing shelter magazines and websites for the latest and greatest products. Some of them are definitely splurge-worthy, but we can dream, can't we?
I've found the newest item to add to my wishlist. Smith & Fong's Plyboo Neopolitan Flooring is, quite simply, amazing. The material is dramatic and eye-catching, and better yet, it's incredibly durable, too.
"With a hardness nearly three times that of red oak, Neopolitan is one of the hardest bamboo floorings on the market, offering superior durability and dent and scratch resistance," according to Smith & Fong.
One of the cool things about living in a small space is that it tests the bounds of your creativity. You'll need clever storage solutions, thoughtful furniture arrangements and pieces that can do double-duty to help you maximize every inch of a petite abode.
A minor addition to existing furniture can help transform it to a small-space workhorse. Pick up swivel casters from your local hardware store and attach them to pieces like a kitchen or dining room table or desk. Once they're secure, you can easily wheel these items to other parts of your home, giving you the work or entertaining space you need without the downside of manual labor.
Of course, the swivel casters are ideal on hardwoods, tile or other hard flooring surfaces, but a good solid push will move them across carpets, too. And if you're worried about the furniture moving while it's in use, don't fret--the casters will lock, allowing you to secure the piece in place until it's time to move again.
