If you are artistic and love projects for your home, then think about creating a stained glass window for your home. Not only can you be creative, but you can add value and originality to your living space. If you don't know how to do stained glass, there are videos with instructions on youtube.com. Just type "stained glass" into the search box. And of course, you can find instructions on About.com.

Stained glass would be the perfect project for the long winter ahead (it is coming up fast, folks!). By Spring, the sun will be shining through your own work of art. And if you decide to make it, let us know. Our forum is the best place to talk about what you are doing and share tips with others.

Photo: Kriss Szkurlatowski

I am inspired! I have just been reading about enterprising families that have built their own homes - some for as little as $100. Yep, I have been reading Mother Earth News again! Every time I do, I imagine myself building my own home out of nothing but tin cans and duct tape! What set my mind to dreaming this time is an article on earthbag home construction - houses made of bags of dirt from your own front yard. If building your home was just a matter of playing in and sacking the dirt, just think of how much fun decorating would be!

Want to make a simple wooden pot into something special?

Just turn it over, add a glass bowl and a few sparkling clear rocks and voila! A work of art!
Photos by Sandra Herd

ERs have seen a rise in visits by do-it-yourselfers, according to a story by Jillian Berman in today's USA TODAY. It seems that as the economy tightens and homeowners are wanting - or needing - to save money, they are taking on jobs that should normally be done by a professional. You won't save money on a home project if you are forking out big bucks for doctors and emergency room treatment. So be safe this summer. If you want some tips on how to be safe, read my article on Summer diy safety. Read it and follow the advice! We don't want you to be a statistic this summer.