DIY and Crafts - 10 Gifs DIYers Will Understand

What a wise intro. Now to the real thing - here is a short compilation of funny, or not-so, gifs for all of us - diy-ers.

DIY Cat Nail Scratcher

Kitty 4 months old and me - some morning cuddling

Having recently experienced taking a small kitten in my home, I had to come up with something for nail scratching. Fortunately, I did it in time, so the furniture is safe, as much as the cat can get used to scratching its nails on this particular place.

3 Clever and Simple DIY Ideas

DIY projects don't necessarily involve big expertise and handiness. Little cleverness mixed with a touch of simplicity - you get these solutions. Some may call them hipster, others may find them really useful. Hope you like them.

The Guide to Lazy Cleaning

Even though, at a DIY blog, we are not supposed to be lazy, but when it comes to cleaning there are some shortcuts that anyone can take. Are you too lazy to clean? Read further and save yourself some precious time and effort.

DIY Staircase: Mount Your Stairs in One Day Without a Carpenter

The connection of an upstairs room is most of the times complicated and costly. Carpenters and blacksmiths are usually needed. Have you ever thought, instead, about buying an adjustable staircase assembly kit? Would you like a straight staircase or a spiral staircase? No problem. Thanks to mounting kits and simple and detailed instructions (in pictures or videos), in just one day you'll be able to mount and use one of the various models of staircases in kit.

How to Clean Sateen Coach Handbags

Bags – probably the most precious accessory for women.

Coach fans should be well aware of the fabric called sateen. Unfortunately, this material tends to get dirty with ease. Moreover, the stains often remain unnoticed. As someone who buys and sells mostly Coach bags, I’m often disappointed when I get one that is photographed and described as being “flawless”, but comes to me rather dirty. In the process I've learned some tips that will help you boost your sateen bags appearance.

What the World Would be Like if Home Cleaning Didn't Exist

Even if home cleaning is not such a major global problem, its non-existence would still influence the world. Let's imagine what would it be like, if no homeowner had to face housework. In order to be able to reach a final conclusion about the consequences of this, we have to first go through the past, the present and the future of cleaning. What if cleaning never existed? I will try to find an answer to this question in an imaginary world of cleanliness.

DIY Vinegar Formulas for Household Cleaning

Instead of spending six to ten pounds or even more per bottle for a cleaning product, you can make your own for a fraction of the cost without sacrificing quality. People have relied on natural formulas for years, and you will find they work just as well as commercial products.

Know More About Colours

The colour settings in our homes can have a different influence on our feelings. If you are up to a remodelling project, it is good to know more about what colours mean. This will help you find the one that will have a particular type of effect.

DIY Coffee Table - Living Room Table DIY

As most of us know, a small living room table is not very practical for dining. However, as a place to have our daily cup of coffee, a couch area with a small coffee table in the living room has a number of benefits. With some additions this will become your favourite place to see in the morning. Besides space-saving, such a DIY project can prove to be a stylish one.

DIY Vinegar – How to Make Vinegar

The wide-range of uses vinegar has doesn't need to be mentioned. Making vinegar in your home is very simple. The expenses are down to as little as the needed for supplies and equipment.

DIY Easter Decorations Photo Guide - Creative Ideas

It is time for Easter decorations, so here are some inspiration and creative ideas. Here at the DIY-Blog we made a simple guide to do your own accessories. This idea is pretty simple and allows you to use your own imagination. With bunnies and eggs the main theme, we chose the former and here is the result:

DIY Chandelier - Easy and Simple Plastic Chandelier

You need an easy and cheap do it yourself chandelier for the garden, basement, or anywhere else? Here is a clever suggestion.This small DIY project provides a solution for reusing plastic cups. The DIY blog will look for more clever ideas for your home.

DIY Essential Tools - Learning About Your Trusted DIY Helpers

Here is the DIY-Planet's first short guide. In this post we will learn about proper tools to own, hiring professional equipment and power tools.

Introduction

Why doing DIY?

Is it more of a hobby, or is it because of saving money? This is a question you should answer. Find the survey on the right and give your opinion.

The first questions that pops in mind, is whether the money-saving is worth it. And why shouldn't it be? Done properly, our DIY fixes won't be just quickies. The main thing, in my opinion, is that if you are fixing your personal home, possession, etc., you probably know its weak spots, you know what to emphasise on. In addition, no one knows your personal preferences better than you.

Proper desire and guidance lead the way for successful DIY

We are at this stage where you know what should be fixed. You want it fixed and the only thing left to make sure the experience will be trouble-free, is to get some proper guidance. This is where the DIY-planet wants to become your number one source for trusted information. If you want to ask what kind of tools, equipment or approach to take, this is the right place. Tackle the trouble and do it youself.  

A better understanding

Once we know why something is done, we are halfway through understanding how to do it. In no means DIY is an easy job. It requires a lot of skills, which we will later try and sum up, but proper guidance is certainly going to help even the clumsiest person.

Learning DIY Together – What is DIY Planet

Learning is a complex process. DIY is an abbreviation with an even more complex meaning.

However, we are here to have fun while learning to be DIY masters. This is why the DIY-Planet is a blog designed to bring fresh ideas, practical and simple fixes, and related materials to you.

Discussions, opinions and tips are always welcomed. This is why this blog is a planet – we want to hear from you.

“What can I expect from DIY Planet?”

This reader-orientated blog will bring a balanced mix of fun and hard work. Let us all fix our homes, workplaces, even cars and personal belongings.

Keeping this blog personal, I will share my own insights. Criticise, suggest and help me and the readers learn and improve. Become the DIY master in your home. Do not be afraid to try and fix your own things on your own.

Motivation and desire can help every person achieve everything. I will try to prove this in several ways:

• Me fixing different stuff
• Useful content from reliable sources
• Showing your ideas in action