Lamps for crafters, all under $50
Recently I suggested a footrest that might make your crafting life easier on your body. A really good lamp is also important for preventing eye strain. The craft tabletop lamp pictured here is $37.99 and uses full-spectrum bulbs to give you natural-looking light. It’s great … READ MORE
Jan 10, 2009 Crafting Room, Lamps - Floor, Lamps - Table
What you can do with inexpensive steel bookshelves
Steel and particle board shelving has been around for ages because it’s cheap, sturdy and built to last. It’s designed to hold items other than books, but there are lots of ways to use shelves like these.
In the garage, put bins into a shelf like … READ MORE
Dec 31, 2008 Crafting Room, Decor, Shelving
Door Stor: hang hats and accessories from the back of your closet door
Yesterday I covered a very affordable over door shelf unit that expands your storage space without taking up floor or wall space, by hanging on the back of a door, out of sight and out of mind until you want it.
Here’s another option for using … READ MORE
Dec 27, 2008 Decor, Organizers, Shelving
Over door storage rack holds tons of DVDs or paperbacks
I used to have several of these over door storage racks, and would still except the doors in my last few apartments were hung to high for them to fit. If you have even a little room between the top of your doors and their … READ MORE
Dec 26, 2008 Decor, Organizers, Shelving
Get more shelving with an undershelf basket
If you’ve got a shelf that’s taller than you need, leaving empty space above the items on it, you can take advantage of that space by hooking an undershelf basket onto the shelf above. The basket acts as an additional mini-shelf, holding some short items … READ MORE
Cedar chests for under $200
Cedar chests are yet another great way to create storage space without giving up much room. You can use them to store clothes, blankets, linens, unsightly junk, mementos, books or pretty much anything. It always surprises me how much they actually hold, since they don’t … READ MORE
Dec 19, 2008 Cedar Chests, Decor
Floor lamps under $60
Lighting makes such a difference to both your decor, your home’s ambiance and your eye strain. It’s one of the cheapest things you can use to - literally - brighten up your home. The beauty of floor lamps is that they don’t need to take … READ MORE
Dec 14, 2008 Decor, Lamps - Floor
