June/July 2008: The Getaway Issue

So you know: You can read the whole June/July issue of ReadyMade online (and for free). Check it out!

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Jen : DIY Projects, Tools, Reinventing X, Sustainable living, Stuff We Love
June 5th, 2008

One week left: MacGyver Challenge, Curtains Edition

{Deadline: May 19, 2008}
by Anthony Discenza

Let’s be honest: No one pays attention to curtains unless they’re ugly—and they’re usually ugly…

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Jen : DIY Projects, Events
May 12th, 2008

DIYF (Do-It-Yourself Friday): Make a plastic bag dryer

I’ve been seeing plastic bag dryers all over the blogosphere lately. And while I’m all about getting a few extra uses out of disposable plastic bags, these gizmos just aren’t worth the money (twenty bucks!). Why? Because they are super simple—and cheap—to make…

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Jen : DIY Projects, Reinventing X, Sustainable living, DIYF
May 9th, 2008

The worst of Craigslist: D-listed Decor

No matter what you may be seeking, we all know what a fabulous resource Craigslist can be for finding it. But every Craigslist junkie knows that striking gold on the popular classifieds site often means sifting through quite a bit of dirt. Therein lies the beauty of D-Listed Decor…

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Jen : Stuff We Love
May 5th, 2008

MacGyver Challenge: Curtains and Drapes

{Deadline: May 19, 2008}
by Anthony Discenza

Let’s be honest: No one pays attention to curtains unless they’re ugly—and they’re usually ugly…

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Jen : DIY Projects
April 26th, 2008

In honor of Earth Day…

It’s Earth Day, and the whole Internet is out celebrating. Here are our favorite links from today’s influx of eco-conscious coverage…

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Jen : DIY Projects, Sustainable living, Stuff We Love
April 22nd, 2008