With spring, comes the insatiable desire to get outside and do some DIY projects! Right? Well, we found the best of the DIY Web for you this week. Enjoy! Construction Chronicles: Rain Barrels Redux (DIY Life): Collect rainwater and conserve water, this post details the how-to. Shopping with Michelle Spadaro (New York Times): Set designer Michelle Spadaro shows how to...

The variety of home and do-it-yourself magazines available can be a little overwhelming. We scanned the shelves at our local bookstore and make these recommendations if you’re thinking about adding a new magazine to your library. Backyard Living Backyard Living Magazine is for hands-on people who love working and relaxing in their “outdoor living...

People are amazingly creative. This chandelier is made from plastic spoons! Created by studio_verissimo. What can you create today? From the designer’s site: This is a lamp made from plastic spoons used in the coffee which are going to the garbage daily by the thousands because they are only used once.The objective was with this waste to create a luxurious...

Inspired by the amazing play at the French Open this year (visit the official site here), I thought I’d take a look and see what online opportunities there are for amateur tennis players to get support, improve your stroke or just connect with others online. There were two that appeared to be pretty popular and have a variety of features for users. Racquet...

On DIY Life today Kelly Smith tells readers how to fix a leaky faucet valve. You’ll find valves anywhere water enters the home. If it’s leaking, not only can the water make a mess, but you it can also cause foundation damage. Kelly gives readers tips for fixing the valve yourself. After reading the post, I thought about the other places around the...