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I like this – for its simplicity and the resourcefulness when going out to spend money to buy a frame wasn’t an option. In this case, scarcity became the mother of invention. If you think about it, humans have always been able to do a lot with very little and chezlarsson is no different in this case.

Here’s what some imagination, perspex and some clips can do

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Found this clever innovation via photojojo – a guide on how to create your very own cork photo coasters. Now you have the chance to get downright personal and have pictures of family members on separate coasters, one for each to call their own. Another great idea would be to use contemporary motifs/designs which you can usually find in magazines to turn out some chic coasters! Wow your guests with your one-of-a-kind designs Here’s the complete step by step guide from Photojojo

I remember how much fun it would be going to the shopping malls and have my parents allow my brother and I to sit and play with other children at the Lego section where they would have a huge circular table with a deep pocket in the middle where all the Lego pieces would be stored. For each seat, there would be a flat Lego grid in which you could anchor the foundation of your lego pieces on (build area).

Casey868 posted a marvelous instructable on the first day of this year detailing a step-by-step guide to making your very own Lego table made from PVC pipes! Having looked all over for a Lego table for his children and not being able to find one, he decided to build his very own using PVC piping for the framework and a wood top for the table surface.

A step by step guide to building this table, after the jump

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Aside from work, your home is where you spend a majority of your time. After all, your home is a place to dine, relax, get entertainment, work, exercise, and sleep, so it’s no surprise that the interior design can have great importance on your mood. Whether it’s spacious Bellevue apartments to tiny New York lofts, or even a two-story house deep in the suburbs, a well-designed space can help lift your spirits and improve your mood whether you realize it or not.

Clutter

Some people may like the look of trinkets in every corner but often times, a space filled with too many odds and ends leads to a feeling of chaos. A space filled with simply too much stuff, no matter how attractive they may be, can leave a person feeling disorganized and unable to think as clearly. Some people prefer a minimalist look because of this very reason. The clean lines and surfaces leaves them feeling organized, uplifted, and ready to take on their day to the fullest. But not every home has to have a minimalist look to uplift your sprits and help you feel organized. You just need to figure out the amount of furniture and other pieces that feels comfortable for you, and don’t be afraid to edit.

Colors

Psychologists have known for awhile now that different colors have the power to influence our feelings and moods. The science has been well established and even advertisers and product manufacturers use colors to influence consumers. In a home, different colors in paint, furniture, art and other decorative items can illicit certain moods. For instance, blue can help bring on peace, calm, tranquility, and help bring in a sense of cleanliness. For that reason, people may choose to incorporate more blue color into a bathroom, bedroom or living room where a calming, relaxing environment is desired. Red or orange on the other hand are known to help raise energy and is associated with strength and passion. That’s why people choose these colors for their home offices or, sometimes, kitchen. Yellow can brighten up a space and induce feelings of joy and happiness.

Photos and Memories

Nothing can improve mood better than happy memories and meaningful keepsakes. That is why an interior design of a home that incorporates personal touches and remind people of happy memories and the people they love can have the power to substantially improve a person’s mood. Meaningful photos should be incorporated into a space using stylish frames. Other important items collected from special vacations or passed down from family members shouldn’t just be on display, but their layout should be well planned and should fit well in the space to prevent the feeling of clutter. Items don’t have to be obvious. For instance, a very small jar of sand from your favorite beach placed in your bathroom can help make your mornings a little bit easier. Incorporating little touches that you love into your space makes your home feel less like a hotel room and more like a personal sanctuary, which is sure to lift your mood no matter what.

Most living rooms these days have a TV, Astro (satelite TV), home theater system or DVD player. It is safe to say that the minimum number of remote controllers in any living therefore is 3. I have remotes for my air conditioner and fan as well so that makes it 5 remotes for my living room alone!

Boy, do i hate remote clutter. But yet, I don’t want to go around forking out sinful sums of moolah just to get my home fitted with one of those all-in-one remotes which controls the A/V equipment, lights and fans. Unless you already have one and you’re thinking I’m a cheapo for not doing so, you’re probably agreeing with me right now.

Fortunately for us, Lifehacker has a ultra cost-saving solution for taming remote clutter – to ensure that you always have your remotes in a central location.

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With time, wear and tear of your home furniture occurs. The one item that is most susceptible to damage would be the sofa – the place where you lounge the most, apart from your bed. Naturally, minor tears will show up in an aged sofa but there’s no need to dump it out the moment you spot a tear.

Tipnut’s handy tip will guide you on how to mend small tears in your upholstery (including leather).

This is brilliant. Why didn’t I think of using my digital photoframe for this? I’m going to definitely work on getting moving pictures into my photo frame this weekend. I wonder if it’ll look downright cool or creepy to see an image of me moving about behind the photo frame?

Here are the instructions on how to achieve that Harry Potter moving photos feel, courtesy of the folks over at PhotoJojo. Mind you, you’ll need a digital photo frame for the effect.

YinLeng found this and I simply love it. It’s so clever, it’s simple, it’s cheap and has a stunning effect!

Kelly Moore of ‘Welcome Home’ @MSN shares this excellent tip for dressing up your walls.

If you’re just like her – love art but can’t find something to invest in OR like me – love art but can’t fathom forking out tons for it, then this tip is really just what you need. Fill up that wall with something a little more personal – a favourite quote, favourite tagline or even a hilarious movie line.

Read the details on how to achieve this quick and inexpensive fix for your walls

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Organization and cleanliness are crucial components of any home’s utility and appearance. The problem is, organizing your home – and keeping it that way – can be such a pain in the neck. It’s no secret that cleaning up your home and making sure everything is in its proper place is lots of work. Frankly, it’s easier and sometimes more immediately gratifying to just throw your clothes on the floor or leave your paperwork all over your desk. But the more you put it off, the more things pile up, and before you know it, the place you once called home becomes a total pit. You’ll need effective storage space like bathroom vanity cabinets to keep your house clean.

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If you’re currently one of those who display wine bottles (empty or unconsumed) at your home today, you might be interested to go a step further – by personalizing your wine bottles!

Here’s how:

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