
I'm always looking for creative ways to re-use objects, and I recently stumbled upon crafty lady Emily's reuse of her brother's toolbox, which she posted about on her blog Summer Crafting. She
writes, "My dad bought a fancy new toolbox recently and gave his older one to my brother, who thus passed down to me an even older one that had originally been my dad's."
To see how she's using the toolbox, read more.

Tired of corkboards? Can you not even stand to think about a whiteboard? Then try this alternative to message boards.

Karen and Thaddeus are amazing DIYers. They make their own beer, cross stitch Ms. Pac-Man screens, knit, sew, and construct flat-screen, old-school video games — and that's only the beginning!
Whether you're going through monsoon season or a week of snowstorms, having a foyer rug that can stand up to the elements is essential for stopping dirt from tracking into your home. The rugs that I've rounded up are all mold- and mildew-resistant, so you don't have to worry about them getting wet. They'll stand up to dirty pets, snow-covered kids, and any other messes this season might throw at you.