Habitat for Humanity ReStore Omaha Blog
Create your next masterpiece using our DIY Tutorials or find creative ways to make your home your own.
Herb Garden Drawer
Supplies Wooden drawer Primer Paint Brushes Power drill Potting soil Herbs/flowers (Optional) Plastic (trash bag/plastic drop cloth) (Optional) Drawer handle(s) (Optional) Scissors/box cutter Instructions Drill holes in bottom of drawer. Mark holes for handles and...
Shamrock Fan Blade Sign
Supplies 4 fan blades cut to your desired length Small piece of trim Paint Sandpaper Twine 2 Screws Glue Stencil Instructions Sand and paint fan blades and allow to dry. If desired, brush a little black paint on trim and let dry. Using your stencil, paint word...
Dryer Duct Pumpkin
Supplies Dryer duct Paint Twine Wooden dowel Glue Instructions Measure a piece of dryer duct so that it’s long enough for a circle, plus a couple extra inches. Glue the ends together and let dry. Paint in your desired color and let dry. Glue on your “stem” (wooden...
‘Give Thanks’ Door Hang
Supplies 2 fan blades cut to your desired length Sand paper Paint Twine Stencil Instructions Sand and paint fan blades and allow to dry. Print out words to fit (we used Edwardian at 550 pt. font). Using a ball point pen, trace letters onto fan blade. Paint on (and in)...
Rustic Scrap Wood Christmas Tree
Instructions Gather pieces of scrap wood and trim. Cut to different lengths as needed. Level and center your bottom piece of wood on the “stump” and attach it with nails. Add each additional piece, making sure the top one covers the end of the “stump.” Cut your own...