Indice dei contenuti per Winter 2018 in Do It Yourself

The premiere August 1924 issue includes directions for planting backyard trees and an illustration on how to mend a broken water pipe with a piece of rubber. Meredith published its first special-interest publication devoted to DIY projects in 1968—a whopping 429 pages for $1.35! Annual editions followed until 1989 when Do It Yourself became the quarterly publication you know and love today. To celebrate our golden anniversary, we dove into the DIY archives. While we shuddered a few times, we also smiled a lot as we encountered a familiar, reassuring voice in our instructions and eagerness to try new trends and techniques. The resulting story, “50 Years (and Still Fabulous),” page 63, refreshes some of our most popular projects, proving good ideas do stand the test of time. We hope…

Weaving luxe decor for your nest is as easy as threading yarn and flipping a handle. Craft Crush Weaving Loom sets are linkable to create wide projects, such as wall hangings and throws. $25; annwilliamsgroup.com 1. Make your appointments fun with this scrapbookmeets- planner. The kit contains a planner, stickers, page markers, and sticky notes to let you dream and scheme. $35; meandmybigideas.com 2. Green thumbs will love a tiny garden to care for this winter. Each house is customizable and sprouts to life with a sprinkle of seeds and water. Kit includes house, seeds, and waterproof seed tray. $7; anotherstudio.etsy.com 3. Whether you’re wrapping gifts or crafting, these gorgeous paper books will make anything pop. Each book contains 12 sheets of 191½2×271½2- inch folded paper in beautifully rich patterns.…

1. CLOCK’S TICKING Fashioned from concrete with legs made from bolts and screw nuts, this tabletop ticker is an industrial-modern addition to your desk or nightstand. $30 (light gray), $32 (graphite, shown), plus shipping; kucodesign.etsy.com 2. FILAMENT FINESSE Elevate the look of electrical components with a dimmable, steampunk-style lamp that boasts an outlet and two USB ports. Standing about a foot tall, it includes an Edison bulb and a solid oak base. $99; atwoodpetersen.etsy.com 3. PULLED TOGETHER Available in 10 sizes ranging from 3 to 12 inches, hefty drawer pulls made from dowels and galvanized-steel elbows offer a creative take on the popular pipe look. $12–$16; blinklab.etsy.com 4. PRECIOUS METAL A 2×3-foot Cloverleaf aluminum sheet is large enough to make a wastebasket with some scraps leftover for other projects. Find…

KILIM RUGS are made using a flat weaving technique practiced in Turkey and surrounding areas. Although often included in the category of Oriental rugs, kilim rugs are in a class of their own because of their geometric interwoven designs. They are primarily made of wool because the fiber is durable and to work with. SUZANIS originate from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries along what was the Silk Road. Suzani translates to “needlework.” This folk art has been practiced for centuries. Suzanis, often made from embroidered silk, were given by brides to grooms on their wedding day. You can still find vintage suzanis; newer suzanis are often made commercially. MUD CLOTH or Bògòlanfini is a handmade cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud. First made in Mali in West Africa,…

CHOOSE YOUR TOOL Routers come in both fixed base and plunge styles. A fixed-base router in the 1- to 1½-horsepower range is best for beginners because it lets you specify the bit’s depth, which then remains constant as you cut. Higher horsepower and plunge-style routers offer more versatility and oomph but are harder to control. EASY DOES IT Deep router cuts and high bit speeds can cause wood burn markings. To prevent burning, first test the bit, speed, and cutting depth on scrap wood. If burns appear, opt to make the cuts in a few different passes, moving steadily and cutting deeper each time. BITS AND PIECES Before purchasing router bits, determine the size of your router’s collet (the piece that holds the bit in place) to ensure you get…

A PAPER TRAIL Textured wallpaper is a low-fuss alternative to hanging planks on an accent wall, this photo. To install, make sure the wall is clean and dry. Measure wall height and add 4 inches to allow for trimming waste at the top and bottom. Choose an appropriate wallpaper paste and read instructions carefully. (Our paper required a paste suitable for nonwoven paper and was applied to the wall rather than to the paper.) Start at a top corner of the room and use a level to mark a vertical reference line. Working in manageable sections, apply the paper to the wall along your line and smooth using a paperhanger’s brush. Carefully trim excess at top and bottom and continue with the next strip. WEATHERED TO PERFECTION New wood planks…

FIND CLICKABLE LINKS TO ALL THESE SOURCES IN THE DIGITAL EDITION OF THIS ISSUE. BHGSPECIALS.ZINIO.COM [P] Paint Color Because of the magazine printing process, paint colors depicted on our pages might vary slightly from manufacturers’ colors. Use paint color names or numbers, when provided, as a starting point. To get a color as it appears in the magazine, take the page to a paint retailer for matching. [T] To the Trade Contact a design professional to find more information about this product or service. ON THE COVER Wall paint Ibis White SW7000—The Sherwin-Williams Co.; 800/474-3794; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Pillow— Anthropologie; 800/309-2500; anthropologie.com. Screws for artwork Stainless-Steel Wall Mount Glass Standoff Holder Screw Nails—Uxcell; amazon.com, search: Uxcell. Rug—Urban Outfitters; 800/282-2200; urbanoutfitters.com. White basket—Target Stores; 800/800-8800; target.com (product line varies). Brass lamp—homeowners’ collection.…

ON THE LEDGE Gold leaf adds a sparkly touch to the edge of these jade green shelves, above. Cut wood to desired shelf size (ours are 3½×12 and 7½×12 inches). Trace a penny at two corners, and trim with a jigsaw to round the corners; sand. Place and trace two keyhole brackets on the back of each shelf, inset. Use a keyhole router bit or a chisel and hammer to recess the brackets; screw in place. Prime shelves, let dry, and sand lightly. Paint shelves and let dry. Apply gold leaf to the edges, according to the package directions. Hang with anchors appropriate for your walls or secure screws in studs. How to Make a Wood Frame MATERIALS • Poplar, pine, or birch project panel • Circular saw • Miter…

1. BUBBLE LEVEL Check whether a surface is level (horizontal surfaces) or plumb (vertical surfaces) with a bubble or spirit level. A box beam or I-beam level will get the job done for most projects. Pittsburgh 9-inch Solid Aluminum Level, $11; harborfreight.com 2. TABLE SAW In terms of versatility and accuracy, a table saw is a great all-purpose tool to have in your arsenal. With the ability to rip, crosscut, and miter, you can tackle most of your cutting needs. Remember to consider the saw’s weight, size, safety features, and portability before you buy. 10-inch Portable Table Saw, $199; ryobitools.com 3. SCREWDRIVER SET A basic screwdriver set with a mix of standard and Phillips drivers is a must. Whether you choose a set of individual tools or a single…

HOT TO HANDLE Purchased grill utensils get a makeover with sleek leather-wrapped handles, this photo. Offer them as a set or individually to all the grill masters in your life and you’ll get an automatic invite to the next BBQ! SERIOUSLY CHARMING A set of magnetic wine charms is a useful gift for the frequent entertainer, this photo. Position ¼-inch rare earth magnets on either side of a piece of cardboard. Glue charms, gems, or beads to magnet (A); allow to dry 24 hours. Transfer magnets to decorative cardstock and insert in a small gift box for giving and storage. We applied glitter spray paint to make our box sparkle. How to Make Leather-wrapped Grill Utensils MATERIALS • 2 mm leather cord (6 yards per handle) • Yardstick or ruler…

THEN Tone-on-tone base + shades NOW Vibrant colors + zigzag accents Re-covering a lampshade is a classic trick that never gets old, left. Cut fabric 2 inches longer than the height of the shade and an inch longer than its circumference. Starting at the shade’s seam, hot-glue fabric at the top inside rim. Pull taut to the bottom inside rim and glue. Work your way around the shade, pulling taut and gluing to secure fabric to inside rim. Make a zigzag pattern using yarn and a large-eye needle (A), catching just enough of the fabric to make the stitches. Repeat with a second coordinating color of yarn. TIP: Our shade is slightly tapered, so we chose a jersey fabric with stretch and pleated the excess neatly at the seam. MULTIUSE…

ALABASTER SW7008, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 1 The wall in Courtney and Joel Warren’s entry is sheathed in its original wide wood planks, treated with a fresh coat of white paint. 2 Courtney spied two vintage awnings on the curb on bulk trash day but was unable to lift them on her own. She resourcefully paid two teenage passersby $10 to load them into her car. One awning now crowns the front door outside, and the other stretches over the TV in the living room. 3 Paint in a fresh-air blue revitalized the front door. 4 The old porch sat on a crumbling foundation, so Joel and Courtney built a set of steps. The bigger landing gives the cottage a heightened presence. Even from the curb, Joel and Courtney Warren’s Texas home seems…

1. Made from reclaimed and sustainable woods sourced from U.S. locations, Stikwood planks offer effortless peeland- stick application in a wide variety of colors and finishes. Victoria Plankprint, $16 per square foot; stikwood.com 2. Timeline creates reclaimed-looking planks on new sustainable lumber using water-base and low VOC materials. Timeline Skinnies start at $4 per square foot; wayfair.com 3. DC Fix self-adhesive film (think contact paper) is an easy stick. Rustic (346- 0478), $6 per 18×78-inch roll; amazon.com 4. We used Brushed Wood in Ash wallpaper from Walls Republic (no longer available). Look for similar white wood designs such as White Timberland and White Vintage. Wallpaper starts at $89 per 21-inch by 33-foot roll; wallsrepublic.com 5. Wall Pops offers a wide variety of designs. Beachwood Peel and Stick NuWallpaper, $50 per…

SEE THE LIGHT Highlight a lamp’s textural details with metallic wax, below. (We used Antique Gold Rub ’n Buff.) Apply it to a clean, dry surface with a paintbrush, then gently buff with a lint-free cloth into a lustrous finish, right. When the wax is cured (should take only a few minutes), spray the entire surface with clear, acrylic-base varnish. MIXED METALS Turn a plain vase into a modern masterpiece, opposite, using dramatic swishes of several metallic finishes. We used gold, copper, and silver leaf foil sheets, left, to create the design. For detailed instructions, see “How to Apply Metal Leaf,” page 11. PICK YOUR PRETTY METAL LEAF IS A MICRO-THIN SHEET OF METAL. IMITATION LEAF IS MORE AFFORDABLE AND EASIER TO USE THAN LEAF MADE FROM REAL PRECIOUS METALS.…

THRIFTY SOURCE WE SHOPPED THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE FOR THE BEST DEAL ON OUR ECLECTIC MIX OF 40 ELECTRICAL BOXES. IT’S ELECTRIC When unified with paint and displayed en masse, humble electrical boxes become an abstract art installation, above. Collect a variety of round, rectangular, square, and octagonal electrical boxes. Remove all stickers and screws, clean, and dry, then spray them with several thin coats of creamy white. After the paint dries, slip in black-and-white photos trimmed to size, opposite. Use removable adhesive strips to attach them to the wall in an organic arrangement. How to Make an Orb Pendant MATERIALS (A) • ¾-inch metal hanger tape (duct straps) • Marker • Tin snips • #6-32×½-inch machine screws and nuts • Metallic gold spray paint • Cord kit (We…

HACK IT HANG ’EM HIGH Wrangle ribbon and washi tape onto a trouser hanger to get them up and off your work surface. Then slip the whole hanger onto a wallmounted hook for simple unwinding and clipping. .ORG Friction Four-Tier Swing Arm Trouser Rack, $8; bedbathandbeyond.com BUY IT FILE AWAY One surprising source for gift-wrap storage: office supplies! This metal mesh pocket is suitably sized for folded sheets of tissue (we mounted it on the wall); clipboards are handy for gathering adhesive labels and decorative stickers in a single spot. Brenton Studio Mesh Wall Letter File, $12; officedepot.com MAKE IT ON A ROLL Two clear wall hooks and a wood dowel join forces to elevate a roll of gift wrap, leaving your work space free for wrapping. 3M Command Clear…

IN THE MIX ADD INTEREST TO YOUR MAP BY VARYING THE THICKNESS, CONTOUR, AND COLOR OF THE SALVAGED BOARDS. “A ROUTER IS A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A STOCK PIECE OF WOOD HAVE A LOT MORE DETAIL AND CHARACTER.” KASEY HENKE, PROJECT DESIGNER How to Make a Silhouette Map MATERIALS • ¼-inch plywood • Enlarged printed map • Scissors • Permanent marker • ¾- to 1-inch-thick salvage boards • Wood glue • Spare piece of wood • ½-inch 18-gauge finishing nails • Router • 1-inch cutting bit • Sanding block • 2 screw-in hanger loops • Braided picture wire Step 1 Purchase ¼-inch plywood in your desired size (our map measures 45×30 inches). Have an office supply store enlarge a map image found online to fit the plywood backing. Cut…

CUT CORNERS Two bookcases wrap around the corner to host tableware and collectibles in this dining room, left. Before assembling the bookcases, adhere paintable wallpaper to the back panels and let dry for 24 hours before applying two coats of latex paint in your desired color. Remove bookcase tops and trim wallpaper to eliminate any overhang. Coat the bookcase frames, tops, and shelves, as well as separate crown molding, with chalk-finish paint. Once dry, sand the surfaces to create a distressed look, and seal with polyurethane. After letting cure for one week, assemble the two bookcases, arranging them perpendicular to each other so the side of one bookcase is flush with the other’s front. Connect the adjacent legs with a screw, then secure the bookcases to the wall with L…

BEDROOM REDO SATURDAY 8:30–11:00 AM CLEAN AND PAINT HEADBOARD 1:00–1:30 PM ADD NAILHEAD TRIM TO TABLE 2:30–4:30 PM APPLY SECOND COAT TO HEADBOARD SUNDAY 8:30–9:00 AM DISTRESS AND SEAL HEADBOARD 10:00 AM ASSEMBLE LIGHT 11:00 AM APPLY SECOND COAT OF SEALANT TO HEADBOARD 3:00 PM HANG LIGHT FROM CEILING HOOK NAIL THE LOOK OF NAILHEAD TRIM. BHG.COM/NAILHEADTRIM CHALK TALK Since it dries quickly, chalkfinish paint (A) is the ideal choice for a time-sensitive makeover. Applying multiple coats—even with full drying time—is totally doable. To give the metal headboard a distressed look (B), sand the paint with a foam sanding sponge, then seal with water-base polyurethane. ENTRY UPGRADE SATURDAY 8:30 AM SAND & PRIME TABLE 10:30–11:30 AM ASSEMBLE & PAINT MESSAGE BOARD BASE 12:30–2:30 PM PAINT TABLE & MESSAGE BOARD SUNDAY…