Plans and tips for making almost anything, including exciting woodworking projects. http://www.motherearthnews.com/ <p>You don't have to be a master carpenter to take on a DIY project. What building project have you done all on your own that you are the most proud of the results?</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Building-Project-Most-Proud-Of.aspx By Heidi Hunt Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:46:12 CST <p>Create a custom room in your home and express your creativity by decorating with stencils.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Decorating-With-Stencils.aspx By Emily Kennedy Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:07:26 CST <p>Wood pallets can be used as is or stripped and remade into new forms. What creative uses have you found for wood pallets?</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Wooden-Pallets.aspx By Heidi Hunt Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:18:55 CST <p>Convert your old jeans into brand new items without spending a cent.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hand-On-How-To/Recycled-Jeans.aspx By Emily Kennedy Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:04:24 CST <p>Prepare the soil in your raised bed in one-sixth the time using a U-bar, also known as a broadfork.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/Build-A-U-Bar.aspx By the Mother Earth News editors Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:36:45 CST <p>Organize your home with simple household products.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Organize-Your-Home.aspx By Heidi Hunt Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:53:58 CST <p>Recycle old clothes and other fabrics by making them into a cozy, colorful rag rug. This delightful project, from the book "Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures" by Amanda Blake Soule, will leave you not only with the satisfaction of creating a new piece of décor, but also the satisfaction of knowing you made something new out of something old.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/Make-Rag-Rug.aspx By Amanda Blake Soule Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:26:39 CST <p>Here are great ideas on how to improve your garden for the new year. Learn how to build a new garden gate and transform the appearance of your garden without spending any money. </p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Simple-Garden-Gate.aspx By Emily Kennedy Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:38:24 CST <p>Build a reflecting telescope to enjoy the nighttime celstial show.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Hands-On-How-To/Build-a-Telescope.aspx By Heidi Hunt Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:27:55 CST <p>Here's how to avoid a slew of bills related to cold weather.</p> http://www.motherearthnews.com/Ask-Andrea/Avoid-Costly-Problems-In-Cold-Weather.aspx By Andrea Ridout Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:34:38 CST