What You Need Well Clear plastic poster boardPebblesHot glue gunMosaic groutSpongeSticksSmall wooden craft rectangles (1-inch x 2-inch)Palette knife Basket Mini wooden dowelsJute cordMini wooden flower potScissorsHot glueTapePencil How to Make the Well Step 1: Cut Poster Board Base Cut 1-inch x 4-inch piece of plastic poster board and glue ends together to make a circle that is 2 inches in diameter. Step 2: Glue Stones Hot glue the stones to the sides of the circle....

First off, you need quality measuring tools. And you need to know the two key ingredients to accurate measuring: consistent technique and practice. Also knowing a few tricks of the trade can’t hurt—which is exactly what this guide provides. Read on to learn about taking and transferring measurements, choosing tools, and more. Editor’s Tip: It’s a good idea to keep the concept of accuracy in a reasonable perspective. For example, you don’t need a perfect fit between sheets of drywall....

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The vinyl siding cost savings extend to installation. It’s the least expensive of all siding materials to install and can be cut dramatically if you’re able to do the work. Vinyl siding is sold by most home centers and requires few tools to install. This home siding needs to be installed on flat surfaces, so the wall will need to be lined with 1/2-inch-thick sheets of rigid foam board to provide a nailing surface....

Solution: Double up on hanging rods to give clothes more room to breathe. Use wooden hangers instead of plastic or metal to keep weightier shirts, jackets, and pants wrinkle-free. Solution: Install a custom closet system ($150, Walmart) that combines open shelving and hanging rods in various heights. To ensure the components will fit, measure your space and sketch a plan before purchasing a system. Boost organization even further by adding other organizers, such as drawers, dividers, and bins, that best fit your wardrobe....

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Grain bowls are one of our go-to cheap lunches for work. Not only can they use up any extra grains and roasted vegetables leftover from dinner earlier in the week, but they’re also a cinch to pack. To do so, consider a bento box to store the brown rice, citrus-scented beans, butternut squash, and toppings in separate wells. Then pack it with a big bowl to assemble and enjoy at lunch o’ clock....

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Whether you’re a “decorate early” person or a December purist, now is the perfect time to browse for artificial Christmas trees across retailers—with many slashing prices ahead of Black Friday. Tree shopping has never been so easy. Artificial tree sales up to 53% allow you to save or to splurge on this seasonal must-have, picking between elegant firs and light-wrapped black spruces to determine your ideal space. Tall and towering?...

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