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We know you want to live a more DIY life—it's just that you don't have the time to weed through the hundreds of projects, directions, and ideas that crowd the internet every week. But don't worry: we have the time. Every week we bring you the best do-it-yourself plans we've seen over the last week, so you can spend your time doing projects instead of just searching for them.
From breezy summer skirts that you can whip up in less time than it takes to make dinner and kid-friendly baby bibs made of durable denim from old jeans to chic containers for small-space gardens and beachy, shelled flower pots, this week's projects give your life a new look (without requiring a ton of time, money, or resources).
Skirt Issues:
Image courtesy of Kathleen Dougherty.
Update your warm-weather wardrobe with this make-it-in-20-minutes skirt tutorial from Grosgrain Fabulous: You'll need only about a yard of fabric (or less) and the most basic sewing skills for this cute and easy project. (Via Craft)
Grow Greens:
Image courtesy of Sunset Magazine.
Small yards don't have to prevent you from growing your own veggies; this small-space gardening guide from Sunset magazine lets you grab your five daily servings right from your own backyard. (Via Re-Nest)
Bring Home the Beach:
Photography by Ditte Isager.
Collect your favorite shells from this year's vacation and cart them home to give your garden a surfside feel with this flower pot embellishment project from Martha Stewart. Your pots don't need to be as rustic as these; the magazine used a solution of acrylic paint and lime, but you can decorate according to your own taste.
Pass on Jeans:
Image courtesy of Kristena Derrick.
Treat the new moms (and new babies) in your family to these sweet denim bibs: they?re durable, comfortable, and a simple way to reuse your old jeans, jackets, and jumpers. These instructions from thimbly things make it easy to be the star of your next shower.
Step Up Your Yard:
Image courtesy of Brigitte Smith/istockphoto.
This project might not be simple enough for the casual DIYer, but that doesn?t mean you shouldn?t try it: using the elevation in your backyard as a guide, try building this stone wall and steps from DIY Network. The structure adds interest and—maybe more importantly—makes mowing much simpler.
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