We’ve covered many DIY undertakings this past year, and between repairing your broken washer or refrigerator, you may have forgotten about that awesome brick oven pizza you can make for $5, or whip up some delicious freezer jam in a snap. We’ve put together some of our most popular DIY projects of 2013 for you to enjoy.
Keep Track of Clean/Dirty Dishes with a Dry Erase Board
Wouldn’t it be nice to know if those dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty? Sometimes you just can’t tell. Now you can use your dishwasher to your advantage by reminding yourself of the status of your dishes with a dry erase board.
Organize Your Tools Today! DIY Customizable Pegboard Tool Hanger
Nothing is worse than an unorganized toolbox, especially during a DIY appliance repair. From a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to small precision tools, it can be tricky to find the correct storage space to keep your workspace organized and practical. While most of us are familiar with pegboards and their tool holder counterparts, you’ll come to find that the pegboard tool hangers are too large to be useful for smaller instruments…until now.
Turn Your Fridge into a TARDIS Police Box (Inspired by Dr. Who)
Why not transform your regular refrigerator into an awesome police box? Hey, your fridge won’t get any bigger on the inside nor will you be able to time travel…but, you will have one chic TARDIS police box refrigerator.
Use Sugru to Revamp Your Old Appliance’s Lettering
Sugru is a rubber material that is formable by hand and self-sets. For a less than 10-minute fix, you can’t go wrong. Now, your old (but still awesome) appliance will look new for super cheap to match your beautiful kitchen.
Save Storage Space with a DIY Kitchen Pegboard (Wall Organizer)
Organization is one of the many keys to success, especially in the kitchen. There never seems to be enough storage! Thankfully, a simple pegboard will save the day, and is great for a small weekend project. Where do you store all of your pots and pans? If you have a small kitchen or lack storage space, a kitchen wall organizer may just be the solution you have been looking for.
Never Buy Dryer Sheets Again: Craft Your Own Money-Shrinking Dryer Balls
Felted wool dryer balls are the way to go. If you’re not already making your own DIY Laundry Detergent, why not save time, money and resources by making your very own wool dryer balls? Whether you use them for a table decoration or to decrease your drying time, these wool dryer balls are convenient and money-saving…what more could you ask for?
How to Optimize Your Laundry Room: Make a DIY Pedestal
If you like pedestals, but not the price tag—this DIY project is an absolute must as it serves multifunctional purposes. Your end result will be a gorgeous wooden pedestal to display your clothes dryer and washing machine; not to mention, the pedestal has an open bottom so you can place baskets underneath to separate your laundry.
Photo by: swanksalot
