Jennifer Forker | The Seattle Times

June 19, 2019 at 6:00 am

Would you buy handmade workout clothes?

How three women are filling niches in the sportswear industry out of their own homes.

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November 20, 2015 at 1:23 pm

Discarded wooden pallets are DIY gold for furniture and more

There are two ways to approach DIY pallet furniture: Use the pallet intact, as the foundation for a coffee table or sofa, or take it...

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November 13, 2015 at 10:49 am

Give new life to old furniture with DIY reupholstery

Amanda Brown encourages creative types who are looking to upgrade their furniture to think outside the box — big-box retailers, that is. Increasingly, she and...

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October 22, 2015 at 2:20 pm

Welcome Halloween with fun, DIY decorations for your front door

Want to display your Halloween spirit right at the front door? These nine do-it-yourself projects are simple enough to be done by kids with an...

October 14, 2014 at 12:05 am

10 ways to make Halloween luminaries

This Halloween, lighten things up with luminaries. There are lots of quick, do-it-yourself projects to make the flickering lights that welcome partyers or trick-or-treaters. Besides...

October 6, 2013 at 5:02 am

From elf ears to pig snouts: DIY costume tips

If you’re thinking of making this year’s Halloween costume yourself, you can stick with simple or go Hollywood pro. Neither has to take much time...

August 30, 2013 at 8:00 pm

Outdoor art is easy, affordable

Even a small slice of the big outdoors can call for big art. With some do-it-yourself ingenuity, creating artwork for an outdoor living space needn’t...

October 22, 2012 at 8:00 pm

Tricks for carving and extending the life of a pumpkin

Professional pumpkin carvers share how to create a Jack-o'-lantern that will have trick-or-treaters stopping in their tracks.

October 15, 2012 at 9:00 pm

Do lunch with a personalized bag

Crafts: Make lunch and your lunch bag, too. Instructions for crafting a bag and Web links for more projects.

September 9, 2012 at 5:30 am

Indoor herb gardening can yield home remedies

Soothe some basic ills by growing your own mint, thyme and lemon balm at home.