12 Crazy Ways to Go DIY This Year
Project #11: Turn that workspace from cluttered to clever with a DIY storage unit. Photo: Flickr/tandemracer
For the garage
11. Multipurpose storage
If piles of junk are making it tricky to fit your car in the garage, it may be time to invest in multi-purpose shelving. Rather than pay $100 or more for a storage unit from the discount store, try crafting one yourself for a low-cost, low-waste way to keep clutter under control.
This detailed tutorial from Handy American will help you prep your garage wall, choose the right materials and put it together like a pro.
12. Cheap and easy DIY car cleaners
Keeping your car looking nice can cost a fortune, but not if you go DIY! With this quick and easy tutorial from Gather Little by Little, you can make your own car soap, car wax, tire cleaner, carpet cleaner and even windshield wiper fluid using stuff you already have in the house.
Helpful hint: It’s best to test all cleaning products on a small area of your car’s exterior or interior before using, as certain mixtures may scratch or stain some materials.
Nora Derr
posted on January 24th, 2012 at 5:15 am